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Rael Isacowitz

Hood River, OR
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Rael Isacowitz, MA, is the founder of BASI™ Pilates (Body Arts and Science International). He is an internationally-recognized teacher of teachers and an expert in Pilates. His BASI Pilates program spans 20 countries and 65 locations. With over 30 years experience, Rael has taught movement scie... moreRael Isacowitz, MA, is the founder of BASI™ Pilates (Body Arts and Science International). He is an internationally-recognized teacher of teachers and an expert in Pilates. His BASI Pilates program spans 20 countries and 65 locations. With over 30 years experience, Rael has taught movement science, dance, athletics, yoga and Pilates. In addition, he has produced an extensive compilation of DVDs, movement analysis workbooks and two books, Pilates (Human Kinetics) and Pilates Anatomy (with Kern Clippinger, Human Kinetics, that have gained international recognition and has been translated into several languages. less
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Pilates Instructor
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Activities: Pilates
Specialties: Mind-Body Fitness
Degrees
Bachelor's Degree , Wingate Institute Israel
Master's Degree Dance, University of Surrey, UK
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Rael Isacowitz's Articles

Successful Cuing for Pilates

By Rael Isacowitz, MA
How often have you given a cue and had a client respond, “Oh, now it makes sense!” or “Wow, that feels totally different!” or of course my favorite, &l...
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Rael Isacowitz's Educational Videos
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Pilates, Biomechanics and Reality

By Rael Isacowitz, MA
Science offers new information, or in many instances, substantiates old theories. This allows movement professionals to better their systems, ultimately providing better teach...
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Integrating Physiological Principles Into a Comprehensive Pilates Program

By Rael Isacowitz, MA
Over the years, commonly used cues and techniques delivered with the certainty of proven scientific knowledge have been misleading and incorrect. For instance, it is proclaime...
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Designing Flow in a Mat Class

By Rael Isacowitz, MA
Flow is a fundamental movement principle of Pilates and one that can be so well integrated into the mat work. I often refer to the mat work as the "bread and butter" of the pr...
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Achieving Core Strength Throughout the Pilates Repertoire

By Rael Isacowitz, MA
Core strength has become the focus of many exercise programs today. It can and should be developed at every level of the Pilates repertoire and remain a fundamental element of...
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Rael Isacowitz's Products Available in the IDEA Store
Integrating Physiological Principles Into a Comprehensive Pilates Program - CEC Course (Online Course)
by Rael Isacowitz, MA
Price: $69.95
Member Price: $59.95 (Save $10.00)
Pilates Anatomy (Book)
by Rael Isacowitz, MA, Karen Clippinger, Tara Butler
Price: $19.95
Member Price: $17.95 (Save 10%)
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Rael Isacowitz's Upcoming Sessions

213: Utilize Pilates Principles and Athletic Training to Create a Powerful YOU!

Presented By Darya Bronston, Rael Isacowitz, MA
Inner IDEA® Conference
Athletes must exhibit power, strength, balance, flexibility and fluidity of movement. This workshop will deliver training tools to achieve these goals, focusing on the connect...
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