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May 2020
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Introducing Pilates Students' Manual

Olivia Bioni
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Everything you want to know about Pilates, all in one place! If you love Pilates, or are just curious about it, this podcast is for you! I'm Olivia, and every week I'll will be diving into the who, what, where, when, and why of Pilates in an engaging and enthusiastic way for new and experienced Pilates students alike. Let's learn something new, together! ... Show More
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