The Lineage of Carola Trier: A living history with Deborah Lessen
Explore the lineage of Carola Trier – one of the most direct and authentic connections to the original teachings of Joseph and Clara Pilates. Focused around a recorded workshop presentation with Deborah Lessen who trained and worked directly with Carola and who continues the lineage.
Carola Trier, the first and closest protégé of the Pilates founders, was a pioneering teacher whose studio became a model of integrity, artistry, and precision, and set the pathway for how boutique studio sessions are still run to this day.
In this exclusive online course, Deborah shares her firsthand experiences as one of Carola’s apprentices and employees, offering insights into Carola’s direct connection and lineage from Joseph Pilates, the teaching approach within Carola’s studio, the evolution of Trier’s methods and their lasting impact on contemporary Pilates practice, and lineage repertoire variations and techniques across Pilates mat and apparatus
A former professional dancer, Deborah brings together a unique synthesis of lineage, movement artistry, rigorous pedagogy, and decades of leadership in industry training, certification standards, advocacy, and policy development.
Her depth of expertise and direct lineage make this course a must-do opportunity for Pilates professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the method’s history, philosophy, and living legacy.
