Private Sessions on The Original Pilates Equipment
Rhinebeck Pilates is one of very few places in the world where much of Joseph Pilates’ Original Equipment as well as Carola’s Trier’s original equipment can be found in working order.
The bulk of Elaine Ewing’s collection derives from the following lineage: Joseph Pilates —> Clara Pilates —> 939 Corp —> The Pilates Studio —> Isotoner Exercise Studio —-> Wei Tai Hom —> Drago’s Gym —> True Pilates NY —> Rhinebeck Pilates.
These pieces include an original Electric Chair, Push Up Devices, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Baby Chair, and Spine Corrector.
A second group of original apparatus in Elaine’s collection comes from a former student of Joe Pilates from the 1940s-1950s and includes of an original Magic Circle, a Bednasium, and a Junior Reformer, and a folding mat.
Seasonally, we also share two pieces of original equipment with Sean Gallagher’s Pilates Museum: an original Bench Mat and original Junior Reformer.
Additionally, Elaine has a collection of original pilates apparatus from Carola Trier’s studio, circa 1958-1988. Equipment from this collection includes an original high chair, baby chair, benchmat, spine corrector, ped-o-pul, and floor platform.
Sessions on the Original Equipment
Elaine offers private sessions on the original equipment by appointment. Discover the differences in Joe’s original designs and original equipment from Carola Trier’s studio and how they affect your workout and the exercises in profound ways. Experience the energy of this special equipment and its history for yourself, it’s an amazing feeling that we can share with you. You’ll gain a deeper insight into Joe’s work and what he intended for his method and his equipment.
If you would like to book one of these sessions, please contact the studio.