The Holiday Gift Guide For The Pilates Lover
Whether you are looking for a gift for your clients, your teacher, a new mom or a Pilates newbie, we have got you covered. Check out all the brand new merchandise, together with some old Pilatay favorites and a few general Pilates-lover must-haves.
1. A gift certificate to your Pilates lover’s favorite studio or their FUTURE favorite studio
How many times have you thought, “I really wish my (insert family member) would do Pilates,” or “(insert family member or friend’s name’s) ankle would heal so much more quickly if they just did Pilates,” or “(insert significant other) would stick to working out if they did Pilates.”
You KNOW once they put their feet in the straps they will be hooked. Well, here is your chance to get them though the door.
Call your local studio and ask if they offer gift certificates or how you can purchase a class for your loved one.
You can give it to them in a card or wrap up the certificate in a box. Couple it with a Pilates shirt (check out the ones below) so they are ready to go!
2. Return to Life Welcome Mat for the studio owner or any Pilates lover
Return to Life is the term Joseph Pilates used to describe the benefits a Pilates practice would bring someone, and a universal reminder to go forth with a “uniformly developed mind, body and spirit.”
Whether you are buying for a Pilates studio owner to welcome their clients, or for a Pilates lover to use at home, this welcoming door mat is a reminder to all who pass, of the Pilates philosophy of whole body health, whole body commitment, and breath.
“Return To Life (Through Contrology)” is the title of Joseph Pilates’ first complete publication, detailing his physical fitness philosophy and exercise system, now known as “Pilates,” and how the world can use it to achieve physical fitness, “the first requisite of happiness.”
3. “Return to Life Through Contrology” for the bookworm
While you are at it, you might want to get a copy of the book. This is the bible of Pilates and the source of basically every amazing Pilates quote you have ever heard. Everything you need is in this book. It also gives step-by-step instructions on all the original Pilates mat exercises featuring Joseph Pilates, himself, at age 60. This is the ultimate gift for anyone who is discovering the magic of Pilates.
4. Pilates Holiday Cards and Notepads from the Pilates teacher to their students
The “Pilates: Because Small Muscles Need Love, Too” Notepad features an image depicting the beloved feet in straps exercises (frogs, circles, short spine). Clients can keep it on their desk as a gentle reminder, each time they take a note or message, to prioritize their health and go to Pilates! Notepads come in packs of three for $12.95.
The Pilates holiday cards, also featuring feet in straps, have the inside message: “We see you when you’re scooping. We know when you start to shake. We know if you’ve been stable and controlled, so be strong for goodness sake!” They come in packs of ten for $16.95.
5. Your Health for the wellness addict
If your Pilates lover has already read “Return to Life,” then they need “Your Health.” It is the companion book to “Return to Life,” and includes Joseph Pilates’ early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness. He bases his work on the concept of a balanced body and mind. It is pure Pilates nerd magic.
6. Zest + Pleasure Sweatshirt
This navy blue sweatshirt with rose gold lettering will keep your Pilates lover cozy and warm on their way to class.
"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure." - Joseph Pilates, "Return to Life"
Feminine, cozy and versatile, this women’s wide-neck sweatshirt is designed with an exceptionally plush fabrication, in a classic pullover fit that can be worn pulled off the shoulder. It's the perfect sweatshirt to wear over your workout clothes to keep you warm on your way to the Pilates studio.
Bonus! It’s reflective at night, so it’ll keep your Pilates lover safe!
8. “Joseph is My Homeboy” shirt for the Contrologist
This playful parody of the iconic t-shirt features a young Joseph Pilates in his favorite outfit - his exercise shorts. Pilates, who believed the skin should be free from lotions and excessive clothing, was well-known for wearing only his exercise shorts - even during the chilly New York City winter months. It is rare to find to an image of the beloved Mr. Pilates wearing much more.
9. “I’m Just Here For Feet In Straps” for the Reformer Class Junkie
Women's muscle tanks and crop tops with rose gold foil detail. "Feet In Straps" refers to a beloved series of Pilates exercises including Frogs and Circles and Short Spine Massage. It is the exercise series that hooks, you and keeps you coming back for more.