Contrology equipment at workshops with Gloria Gasperi and Emanuela Romano
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 Emanuela Romano, we provided equipment from the Contrology line.
Training with original geometry
Participants of the sessions at Q Hotel Plus Wrocław trained on reformers designed in collaboration with Jay Grimes – a student of Joseph Pilates. The Contrology line is based on recreating the dimensions, spring resistance, and working angles of the historic machines from the New York studio of the method’s creator.
Working with this equipment allows you to experience the mechanics of the exercises without modern resistance modifications and with the original geometry.
Practice and movement anatomy
The workshop program included two thematic blocks as well as individual and observation sessions:
- Chest Expansion – analysis of the rib cage: the impact of movement on breathing, the nervous system, fascial function, and trunk stabilization.
- Bottom’s Up! Constructing Inversions – a methodology for safely building inverted positions step by step in personal practice and client work.
- Private lessons, duos, and observations – working with Emanuela Romano and Gloria Gasperi on movement precision and communication with the practitioner.
Pilates studio equipment
The presence of Contrology machines at the event gave participants the opportunity to test classical equipment in a workshop environment.
Are you planning to open your own studio or looking for equipment with classical specifications for your current space? Explore the full offer of the Contrology classical line and contact our team of advisors.
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