The Pilates Institute of Boulder

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The Pilates Institute is deeply saddened to report that the wonderful Bonnie Von Grebe, cofounder of PIOB in the late 90s (with Richard Rossiter, her partner for 35 years), friend, mentor, and colleague to so many; passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025 due to complications around her cancer treatments. Bonnie trained us all, inspired us all, and made us laugh while doing it. Whether you were in the middle of Teaser, 100s, Tendon Stretch, you name it, she delivered the real and rare goods with humor, compassion, love, and phenomenal skill and knowledge. She taught us how to teach. Bonnie will be greatly missed and greatly remembered. Her DNA is woven into our practice. Teach on, Bonnie!

Brooke Siler Pilates always brings both the knowledge and the humor. All these points are true, not the least of which is the last one!

Joe called this 5th exercise of his 34 mat exercises: Rolling Back. In Classical Pilates it is known as Rolling Like A Ball.

Top 10 benefits of Rolling:

1️⃣it massages the mus­cles around the spine

2️⃣it boosts blood flow and breathing

3️⃣it improves mobility of the spine

4️⃣it creates self-myofascial release

5️⃣it strengthens abdominals

6️⃣it improves sense of balance

7️⃣it increases back-body proprioception

8️⃣it promotes spatial reasoning

9️⃣it aptly uses Joe’s principle of tension and relaxation

🔟it’s fun!

☝️Remember to have the right amount of padding underneath you to properly cushion the bones of your spine.

☝️Remember to exhale through your nose or mouth, or your body may find a less favorable exit. 😉

Glute P-floor connection.

I just learned of the passing of my friend, Pilates student/colleague, and running partner Rife Hilgartner. I knew he was battling cancer, and had the impression for some time he was coming out on top of it. But then hadn't heard from or of him for some months. Damn it. As soon as I met him in 2010 when he enrolled in our teacher training program, I couldn't help but love him. Dude was incredibly strong in many ways. He had a fierce and beautiful spirit, and an immense heart. A passionate athlete and helper of many, many people. Ride on, Mr. Rife.

We're saddened to learn of Jay's passing. He was such an inspiration to us, a great friend, and mentor. We're forever grateful for the times he spent with us in Boulder; his knowledge of the work, highly skilled teaching, and great humor will live on with us. Carry on, Jay Grimes.

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