Moira Stott
When I first tried this video I was only familiar with the matwork movements and some of the exercises with the band were a little confusing with unfamiliar names. Having since worked on the Pilates reformer and then gone back to this tape, it makes much more sense to me and I now enjoy it. Pilates is taken to a whole new dimension when the equipment is brought into the equation and this needs to be understood when using the band.
I think that a fairly deep understanding of the principles of Pilates is needed before using this tape (and most other tapes), but if you are already familiar with matwork then this can add a new dimension to your workouts. Experience on the reformer is extremely useful, even if you only have a few sessions. Stick with it as using the band is a little awkward at first.
One last thing: it is important to remember what Pilates is about. It is meant to be a mind-body exercise system where focus is the key. Some people have made comments about Moira Stott being less than inspirational but I think that it is important that the instructor be an informative presence with this form of exercise rather than a bouncy and glitzy instructor who might interfere with your concentration.
Instructor comments:
Moira Stott has many years experience in this method of exercise. She comes across as knowledgeable and professional with continual focus on correct form which is essential in Pilates. She always sticks to the original Pilates exercises although offers modifications where needed.
Anna T.
anna@trbalance.com
3rd January 2004
