09/03/2026
Honoring the roots. Embracing the evolution. Keeping the essence alive. ❤️
This past weekend, Brazil hosted one of the largest Pilates events in the country, if not the world, bringing together renowned national and international professionals to celebrate, learn, and share the method we all believe in so deeply.
But one presence made this event especially meaningful: Lo**ta San Miguel, one of Joseph Pilates’ Elders.
At 91 years old, Lo**ta continues to inspire the Pilates community with her health, energy, knowledge, and passion. For more than 60 years, she has dedicated her life to sharing a method she had the privilege of learning directly from Joseph Pilates himself — carrying his work forward and impacting generations of teachers and students around the world.
For those who may not know Lo**ta or the history behind Pilates, we wanted to share this moment because it represents so much of what we believe at Balance Pilates.
Pilates continues to evolve. We learn, study, adapt, and stay current — but through all the changes, we remain deeply connected to the strong foundation and principles that make this method so powerful.
Today, we simply want to express our gratitude. Gratitude for a method that has given us so much, for the teachers who came before us, and especially for people like Lo**ta who continue, decade after decade, to share their knowledge and remind us why this work matters.
Thank you, Lo**ta, for never giving up on sharing the power of Pilates.
We are proud to continue doing our small part, here at Balance, to honor that legacy and show people every day how Pilates can truly change lives. ❤️
P.S. Make sure you watch the next videos as well for the big moment when she leads the teachers through the Hundred! 😍
