Decolonizing Pilates & Anti Racism Practices in the Fitness Industry

Joining me this week is, Sonja Price Herbert, a classical Pilates Rebel empowering black representation within the fitness industry for over a decade. This led her to found; Black Girl Pilates, Black Girl Fit & Well, Melanin Brothers of Pilates, and platforms alleviating and supporting black afro-latino pilates instructors. She increases black visibility through writing, speaking, and anti-racism training.   In this episode, I share:  [3:23] Racism in the pilates industry [4:50] Who started pilates [5:44] Pilates caters to the wealthy communities [8:03] White supremacy linked to fitness [9:39] Feeling unsafe in a class [10:01] 'Mash-Up' (Dance + Pilates) [10:51] A Ballet Dancer [11:24] Pilates is for Everyone [13:08] Violating space [16:11] Real-world of Pilates [16:49] Sonja shares how she started teaching anti-racism [18:53] Sonja's experience with racism [19:38] Level of bullying on social media is high [20:40] " The Caged Lion" by John Steele [23:22] Division of Pilates into different camps [24:18] Health and wellness should be for everyone [25:10] Pilates is not for weight loss [26:10] PMA( Pilates Method Alliance) Certification & how they are not inclusive [28:57] Gifted instructors are not given the opportunity [29:36] PMA's New Board still not addressing racism [30:47] Black Girls Pilates are working to make changes [32:43] Sonya shares some of her Anti-Racism Seminar Part 1 Introduction [35:34] Part 2 Elitism, Legacy, and Racism and how they intersect [35:56] Part 3 White Washing of Certification [36:18] How to Develop an Anti-Racism Plan for Studios & Gyms Workshop [36:24] Listen, Learn, and Act Workshop [36:35] Acknowledging you are part of the problem [37:52] The black community does more than racism awareness [41:10] My thoughts on white supremacy   Resources From This Episode: The Virtual Symposium 'Return To You' → Get your tickets HERE Wednesday, January 27, 1pm - 4pm CST ~ Join me, Somatic Practitioner Anna Gieselman, Applied Neurologist Elisabeth Kristof, Liberation Coach Miriam Rachael Freed, and Astrologist & Womb Activator Melody Joy for a 3-hour virtual mastermind class.   Work with Jennifer 25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE   McIntosh, Peggy. White Privilege and Male Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming To See Correspondences Through Work In Women's Studies Steele, John. The Caged Lion Saad, Layla. Me & White Supremacy   Connect with Jennifer Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Sonya Website @commandofitnesscollective @blackgirlpilates @melaninbrothersofpilates