Last weekend (July 25–26), Wrocław became a meeting place for instructors and enthusiasts of the classical Pilates method. Balanced Body Polska took part as the event’s equipment partner, organized by Pilates 6 Studio. For the workshops led by Gloria Gasperi and Emanuel...
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How was the Allegro 2 Reformer created? 15 years of history and the new Anniversary version
Joseph Pilates built his first reformer prototype from a hospital bed. Over the decades, the classic design evolved, but the real breakthrough in the commercial segment came 15 years ago. That’s when Balanced Body joined forces with the IDEO design studio from San...
Pilates on the theatre stage. Why does ballet need reformers? An interview with Patrycja Brodek
Classical dance is associated with lightness, fluidity, and beauty. But behind that facade lie extreme strain, asymmetrical work, and movements in ranges inaccessible to the average person. How do you protect an artist’s body from injury when anatomy takes a back ...
Pilates and ballet. A history that still shapes dancers’ futures today
Pilates training and classical dance have been joining forces for a hundred years now. What Joseph Pilates started in New York back in the 1920s is being carried on today not only by Pilates studios, but also by leading cultural institutions. A perfect example of this s...
Balanced Body at EU4YA 2026: three zones, discussions, and business acceleration
The May EU4YA congress by tiguar in Łódź has gone down in history. For the Balanced Body Polska brand, it was the third participation in this largest celebration of the fitness industry in Central Europe. Over two intense days, the EXPO Hall became a center for equipmen...
20 Reformers in One Space: Balanced Body Polska Partnering for the Reformer Power Up Weekend
20 Allegro 2 reformers, a rustic space, and an incredible dose of energy. This is a brief overview of another edition of the exceptional event REFORMER POWER UP WEEKEND, organized by Palm Studio at the Mała Wieś Palace. As the official partner of the event, we ensured t...
Pilates Day: a global celebration
Pilates Day is celebrated worldwide and serves as a wonderful reminder that we are all united by our love for the method and movement. Balanced Body reached out to studios from various corners of the globe to ask what makes their spaces unique and how they plan to...
50 Years of Balanced Body: From the First Reformer to an Unquestioned Leader in the Pilates Industry
The year 2026 is a doubly exceptional moment for the world of conscious movement. We celebrate the 100th anniversary of Joseph and Clara Pilates' arrival in New York, the establishment of their first studio, and the 50th anniversary of Balanced Body. What was the journe...
Advanced Movement Principles in Łódź – report from the training with Angelie Melzer
Is "core" just the abdominal muscles? Angelie Melzer, a world-class Balanced Body educator and second-generation teacher, reminded us during the April training in Łódź that true core strength starts much lower – in the feet and pelvis. At Movimento Pilates Studio...
Wrocław has become the heart of classicism: a report from the Contrology® Pilates Conference 2026
When passion for tradition meets a modern approach to business, events arise that change the course of careers. We just had an intense weekend in Wrocław, which became the European capital of classical Pilates for three days. The Contrology® Pilates Conference 2026 has ...
