Romana Pilates Box Set

 

 

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This DVD collection is alright, but I've seen others I like better. I began my teacher training through the Peak Pilates program, and I love the great benefits you can achieve from the method. Videos cannot replace private instruction, but some DVDs are good at explaining and demonstrating Pilates. If you are just beginning Pilates, you might want to try "Pilates for Dummies." This is definitely a good introduction. If you want a wide ranging menu of excellent mat workouts try "Pilates Complete for Everyone." If you want the most traditional Pilates with complete workouts showing basic-advanced workouts try "Classical Pilates."

But isn't Daria Pace, who wrote one of the good reviews, the granddaughter of Romana Kryzanowska and a teacher of Romana's Pilates?

Truly, this DVD series leaves much to be desired. As anyone who bought the full collection knows, the beginning of each DVD is the same. The workouts are flawed in presentation - didn't they rehearse? - and lack the quality of instruction I expected from such a production. Considering that these DVDs feature Romana and some of the best Pilates practitioners in the world, it is a crying shame that they aren't any better than they are, and that Romana's own granddaughter has to deny her heritage to promote them.

I'm the granddaughter of Romana Kryzanowska, and I've been surprised by a few of the not so favorable reviews some folks have issued here. I think this video series is great, if you're a beginner and have not had much exposure to the Pilates method, then this is a great way to start the learning process and have something you can follow at home. From what I can tell, many individuals who possess more experience with Pilates than the average person or are instructors by trade have very lofty expectations and are looking for a video product that will help them learn more advanced exercises or become better Pilates teachers. Simply put, these folks are missing the boat; with the exception of the Mat Challenge Workout video, this series is geared towards beginners or folks who are new to Pilates, not certified instructors or experienced students. As my grandmother tells you at the very begging of each video, this series wasn't designed to replace a private lesson with an instructor, let alone a seminar of any kind. This is because you can't put your hands on someone or adapt to their specific body type or ensure the student is applying the appropriate rhythm and dynamics on tape like you can in person. Also, the vast majority of Pilates exercises should be learned and practiced under the direct supervision of a certified instructor, otherwise individuals can take on unnecessary risk when trying to work out at home. While later videos may focus on more advanced pieces of Pilates equipment and exercises for more experienced Pilates students and teachers, this series does not. My grandmother has always been reserved about providing instruction through video, for one simple reason...SAFETY. As a result, her video series takes into account beginners are most likely to buy and use videos; therefore Safety was the primary driver of the exercises that were selected and taught in the first series. If you're new to Pilates, buy it and begin your Pilates journey in a safe manner, while learning more about Joseph Pilates and Romana Kryzanowska in the documentary; experienced instructors and students get yourselves to the studio and take a lesson with a certified instructor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the real deal!
I feel that after wasting lots of money on Pilates videos, I finally got what I always wanted. A real workout and real understanding of Pilates. Fantastic!

Published on Jun 7 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Not My Way
I began my Stott Pilates training 6 months ago, and someone told me to get this 4 DVD set because it features the well-known Romana Kryzanowska. Read more

Published on Jun 4 2004 by Ben S.

5.0 out of 5 stars the best
this was the best, really took me to new places

Published on May 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Best help
For 2 1/2 years after a car accident, I suffered continuing pain. After following this Pilates program, the stretching and strengthening has done wonders in relieving the worst of... Read more

Published on May 10 2004 by madddy14

3.0 out of 5 stars Romana's Pilates:4 Vol Gift Set: too much of the same
I own videos by Lynn Robinson, Mari Winsor, Hilary Burnett, Yvonne Lin, Moira Stott, and Tracy York & Michelle Dozois and books by Ellie Herman (Dummies) and Alan Menezes (The... Read more

Published on April 4 2004 by Judy

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Romana's High Standards
Romana is surely one of the the most artful, colorful, and extraordinarily gifted of Joseph Pilates' students. But these videos don't show the greatness of Mr. Read more

Published on Mar 19 2004 by Jane

2.0 out of 5 stars Unpolished
I had never heard of Romana K. before my instructor told me about this well-known student of Joseph Pilates. Read more

Published on Mar 12 2004 by Jay R.

2.0 out of 5 stars One Among Many
I am a beginner in Pilates and have purchased many videos to complement mat classes at the gym. This video set is OK, and the history of someone named Romana is pretty good. Read more

Published on Mar 4 2004 by Richard Z.

3.0 out of 5 stars Middle of the Road
I am fairly new to Pilates, but I take regular lessons. I have bought several other Pilates videos to supplement my training. Read more

Published on Feb 28 2004 by Jake W.

2.0 out of 5 stars Well...What Can I Say?
I trained to be a certified instructor in the Physicalmind system of Pilates. Physicalmind is a farily new school within the history of the Pilates method. Read more

Published on Feb 27 2004 by B.H.

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