I started this episode wanting to discuss Pilates history, but ended up talking more about Joe as a teacher, the power and shortcomings of lineages in Pilates and yoga, and how Pilates has gotten better as it has evolved.  Definitely check out "What is the History of Pilates?" on Pilates Students' Manual for a more concise timeline and discussion of Pilates history here: *https://bit.ly/studentsmanual* Or you can check out the sources I drew from to really go on that deep dive.  Your Health by Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/YourHealthPilates*  Return to Life through Contrology by Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/ReturnToLifePilates*  Sports Illustrated article from October 4, 1961 A Day with Joseph Pilates: *https://bit.ly/aDayWithJoe*  Sports Illustrated article from February 12, 1962 Act Like an Animal: *https://bit.ly/ActLikeAnAnimal*  Clara's Obituary in the NY Times: *https://bit.ly/ClaraObit*  Joe's obituary was also in the NY Times, but I could only find an image of it on Pinterest....He was listed as a body builder, and "a white-maned lion of a man, with steel-blue eyes and mahogany skin, Mr Pilates kept as limber in his 80s as a teenager." *https://bit.ly/JoeObit*  The Pilates Lawsuit: *https://bit.ly/PilatesLawsuit*  Interview with Ken Endelman on Pilates Anytime: *https://bit.ly/paDiscussion*  There is a biography of Joseph Pilates that just came out, but it's only in German. I can't wait for the English translation!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  Tracks: Tobu - Good Times, Tobu & Itro - Sunburst Tobu Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tobuofficialItro Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialitroReleased by NCS https://www.youtube.com/NoCopyrightSoundsSupport the show