Diane!! It is wonderful seeing you on here!! I graduated from UCI and had you as my ballet and body conditioning class (AKA Pilates). You played a BIG role for me in taking Pilates as a career path. You always told me how well I did in your class and encouraged me to go for my training. I didn't at first, but when I really wanted a career that I could train people who wanted to train, I remembered you telling me that I was really good. I held onto that and went up to SF and got my certification with Madeline Black / Jean Sullivan while 6 mos pregnant (13 years ago!). Anyway, I just want to send out a BIG THANK, from this over arched back girl, for being a voice of encouragement!
I loved all of the Ron Fletcher variations, especially the diamond roll back! I also appreciated ending the class with running in place. It is a nice reminder as you walk out of the session that what we work in Pilates class definitely translates to how we carry ourselves in the outside world.