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Carola Trier was the very first pupil of Joseph Pilates to open her own Studio in New York City, with his special blessing to carry on his work. Carola taught and trained countless students for over 30 years, and trained many Pilates students. On this DVD, learn how she came to meet Joe, and how her own teaching and special approach to the work evolved. Shot in Tarzana, California in 1989 after her retirement in 1988, this rare footage of Carola in action is all that we have left of her tremendous contribution to Pilates' legacy. Areas of Focus: - New Introduction by Jillian Hessel, student of Carola Trier - Interview with Carola including background information - Carola's Posture Analysis, including new footage from Carola's book - Breathing, including new footage and explanation by Jillian Hessel - Matwork - Spine Corrector - Reformer - Cadillac - Auxiliary Equipment - Final Interview and Farewell