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 THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

 Archive

A curated collection of seven seasons of

All Things Pilates, published articles, blogs and testimonials from years of

dedicated practice.

PODCAST ARCHIVE

All Things Pilates 

Seven seasons of compelling interviews with industry Pilates experts sharing inspiring stories, wisdom and insights.

Listened to in over 137 countries.

07

Season 7

2025

06

Season 6

2024

05

Season 5

2023

04

Season 4

2022

03

Season 3

2021

02

Season 2

2020

01

Season 1

2019-2020

WRITTEN WORKS

Articles & Blogs

A collection of writings reflecting on the power, influence and legacy of the Pilates Method in shaping modern health and wellness.

My Time with Kobe

I opened the door on a quiet weekday morning and was met by a study in

contrast: one young very tall athletic guy, and effortlessly handsome; the other, shorter and more solidly built.

Gratz Pilates · 2024

A Legacy of Authentic Pilates Apparatus

Exploring the history of authentic Pilates equipment and the teachers who carry the tradition forward.

Long Legged Beauty · 2024

A Ballet of Coexistence

Preparing for the first storm of the season, I readied myself to stow away the lawnmower and garden tools in the storage container—an inheritance from a former boyfriend.

Pilates Style Magazine · 2020

The Voice of Pilates

Longtime teacher Darien Gold is now sharing her deep knowledge of the Method with a wider audience via a podcast, All Things Pilates.

Pilates Bridge · 2019

How I Found My Way Out

The Pilates Way to Respiratory Health.

Gold Blog · 2013

Message in a Hamstring

My high school years began with an invitation by two coaches to join their sports teams as I was known to run fast and hit hard.

CLIENT VOICES

Testimonials

Words from teachers, students and practitioners who have been touched by Darien's teaching, guidance and mentoring.

"Darien's attention to detail and understanding of the authentic pilates method is unmatched. She transformed not just my body, but entire approach to movement."

Professional Dancer
Juilliard, NYC


 

"Training with Darien was a revelation. Her expertise and dedication to the Pilates tradition helped me maintain peak performance throughout my career."

Professional Athlete
Los Angeles, CA


 

"Training with Darien during my time in LA was life-changing. Her commitment to authentic Pilates is inspiring."

International Student
Tokyo, Japan


 

"Darien has a gift for making classical Pilates accessible to everyone while never compromising on form or techinique."

Physical Therapist
Northern California


 

"Her studio was my sanctuary for years. Moving to cleaner air was her gain, but Los Angeles' great loss."

Studio Darien Client
Beverly Hills, CA


 

First Generation - The Elders
 

The words below were spoken by First-generation Pilates teachers to their students,  
living teachings that preserved the Method and its lineage.

Anna Shaffer 

The first time when I entered the Contrology studio, Joe took one look at me and said, “I will change your life forever.” And he did.

VOICED. EXPRESSED.

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