Michael Miller Pilates

The Un-edited version of what appeared in PilatesStyle Magazine without the editor added diminutive title of Teacher's Pet or "fellow teacher":

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:30:11 PDT

"I was delighted to see that the last issue of Pilates Style featured an article on The Pilates Center of Boulder, where I take class twice a week. Every good thing you said about it is absolutely true. I was even more delighted when I read the Success Story article about Steve Hobson, and he credited his study with Michael Miller "a teacher who finally and fully conveyed to me the physicality of Pilates--something that up until then had been missing for me."

Michael Miller has been my teacher for over 9 years. His passion for teaching is the reason why I am passionate about Pilates, because he gives the Method a "why." He travels the world teaching Pilates teachers that Pilates is an Idea; the reason that it works. He teaches through sensation, so the student feels in his or her own body the Idea of Pilates.

An article about Michael would be great in Pilates Style. He is unusual, intelligent, well spoken, and an inspiration to teachers around the world. Michael started out playing team sports in football, basketball and track. He came to Pilates through many of the same paths that Joseph Pilates traveled. The Pilates Michael teaches is classical, based directly on the work of Joseph Pilates. With his own understanding of why Joe's method works, Michael brings a depth to what he teaches that is unsurpassed. He also teaches through the internet with a website for which he is the sole developer and designer. It includes photos of the exercises which are invaluable aids for the teacher and the student. He offers training videos and dvds that he personally produces. Everything you see there is 100% Michael Miller.

Please check out Michael's website at www.hermit.com and see for yourselves. Some of the site is restricted to sbscribers, but for $20/year it's well worth the price. You can't go wrong learning more about this great Pilates teacher and scholar. "

Pilates - Advanced Mat Class & Idea Training in Zurich

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:33:38 PDT

Wednesday May 20th, 2009

Michael Miller Pilates Advanced Mat Class

THIS MAT CLASS IS GONNA ROCK! "35 MINUTE MAT"
19:00 - 20:00

Mats are available

door opens at 18:30
30 CHF

Michael Miller Pilates Certification Training
Pilates as an idea
20:00 - 22:00

70 CHF

Both 90 CHF

Zentrum Karl der Grosse

Kirchgasse 14

8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Closest tramstation: Rudolf-Brun Brücke

Next parking: Hohe Promenade.

Guest instructor: Michael Miller

Speaks and teaches in English
Michael Miller is the founder and director of the Michael Miller Pilates Brand. Michael Miller Pilates is unique in that it professes Pilates to have an ideal nature that comes straight from Joseph Pilates: his definition of his method, his promise of what doing his method will provide you, and his sequence of exercises he documents in words, photos, and film. Michael Miller Pilates is recognized throughout the world. Visit website www.hermit.comand blog.

Instructors and experienced mat students only

Reservations

076 756 0969

michaelmillerpilates@hotmail.com

Eye Test Challenge

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:26:00 PST

Most Eye Tests are a test of perceived alignment between two images.

In this Eye Test, the challenge is to perceive the difference between many images and put them in a logical order. In this case, the requested order is an order that makes sense according to the idea of Pilates.

This is meant to be a teaching test. Sure, you can subscribe and see the order suggested, but if you are $20 short of a year long subscription you can make suggestions or ask questions here and see if others (including me) can help you pass the test.

You can see the test here.

Push Up Images

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:34:00 PST

The Push Up is the last exercise of the Pilates Matwork because it is the most challenging. You are trying to create uniform usage in one long arc of flexion from your most extreme endpoints.

Subscribers can view accompanying images here.

Reformer Breast Stroke

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:07:00 PST

In the Reformer Breast Stroke Exercise it is customary to spot the performer's ankles to facilitate the lift into extension. Regan Hoerster shows that if you lead with the arms it is possible to attain the extension desired without being spotted at the ankles.

Subscribers can click here to see video.

Chair with Roller Exercises

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:18:00 PST

Kipling Solid (Solid Bodies of Highland Park, Illinois) loves to take the traditional work to new heights of challenge. Here she applies the Roll Up to the Low Chair and the Roller. If you try this, be careful!

Subscribers can see more exercises with the combination of Low Chair and Roller here.

Michael Miller Pilates in Tyler, Texas

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:12:14 PST

Here is the YouTube link to see the beginning clip for free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INzHsyZUGBI

Here is where subscribers can see the next two clips:

http://www.hermit.com/michaelmiller/courseware/media/MichaelMillerPilates_files/20090125b.mpg

http://www.hermit.com/michaelmiller/courseware/media/MichaelMillerPilates_files/20090125c.mpg

Michael Miller Pilates in Italian

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:45:00 PST

Audio recordings are now available of Michael Miller teaching at the Lorenzi Pilates Studio in Catania, Sicily in September 2008 .

Cecilia Lorenzi teaches a Mat Class in Italian. (33 min) then Michael Miller leads all other training. Antonella Motta & Cecilia Lorenzi provide translation.

Intermission 9 min.
Introductions 28 min.
Mat & History 77 min.
Idea Italian 96 min.
Idea Italian2 51 in.

If you only speak Italian and want to understand Pilates as an idea, this is your best product to date.

Recordings are provided in MP3 and WMA format on a single CD and can be ordered here.

UNITED STATES: Detroit, Miami, Tyler, Milwaukee

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:45:00 PST

No matter what generation or certification,

don't miss the chance to take a private session,

or attend a workshop, with Michael Miller.

Detroit January 6th - 11th

Miami January 16th - 17th

Tyer January 23rd - 25th

Milwaukee February 6th - 8th

Detroit Flyer Register

Miami Flyer Register

Tyer Flyer Register
Milwaukee Contact

Pilates Fear 2009

videoblogmaster@hermit.com (Michael Miller) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:00:00 PST

Fear sells. Let's see if I can sell you...
I'm afraid...
I'm afraid of losing my job.
I'm afraid of losing my studio.
I'm afraid of my competition.
I'm afraid of big brands pushing me out.
I'm afraid of dilutors.
I'm afraid of blenders and extenders.
I'm afraid I'm not good enough.
I'm afraid of losing my prestige.
I'm afraid I really don't know what I'm doing.
I'm afraid I won't get to teach what is important to me.
I'm afraid of losing my claim of legitimacy.
I'm afraid of my certification becoming meaningless.
I'm afraid of big organizations I joined to protect me will ultimately control me.

I'm not afraid because...

I'm not afraid because I am Joe. (1880 - 1967)
I'm not afraid because I learned directly from Joe. (first generation tradition)
I'm not afraid because I learned from somebody that learned from Joe. (second generation tradition)
I'm not afraid because I'm part of a big brand that will protect me. (tribalism)
I'm not afraid because I've been teaching longer than you have. (presumption)
I'm not afraid because I'm rich and nothing will ever change that. (aristocracy)
I'm not afraid because I am Michael Miller. (1952 - still breathing)
I'm not afraid because I learned the idea directly from Michael Miller. (first generation idea)
I'm not afraid because I learned from somebody that learned directly from Michael Miller. (second generation idea)
I'm not afraid because I learned the idea, from I can't remember where, but it made so much sense to me and my clients that they love working with me and say that I'm the best Pilates instructor they've ever had.

You can learn the idea on YouTube here.