Tuesdays at Ten | Mini Wellness Series

Pilates - The Man, The Origin & The Work

Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new.

Pilates originated with Joseph Pilates, a German-born visionary who created his method—originally called Contrology—to unite body and mind through precise, controlled movement. Developed in the early 1900s, his work emphasized breath, alignment, and balanced strength. Over time, Pilates evolved from its classical roots into a modern practice that integrates current anatomy and movement science, helping people worldwide build strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

About the presenter: for the past 14 years, Lisa Staples has immersed herself in the study of Pilates, teaching for the last seven. Her passion for learning and movement drives her to continually discover new ways to build strength and resilience—for herself and for those she works with.

Tuesdays at Ten | Spring 2026

• January 6, Exploring the World for Its Great Cats and other Elusive Creatures
• January 13, Exploring the World for Its Great Cats and other Elusive Creatures
• January 20, Exploring the World for Its Great Cats and other Elusive Creatures
• January 27, Exploring the World for Its Great Cats and other Elusive Creatures
  
  
• February 3, Travel and Tourism in Victorian Times
• February 10, Travel and Tourism in Victorian Times
• February 17, Travel and Tourism in Victorian Times
• February 24, Travel and Tourism in Victorian Times
  
  
• March 3, Travel and Tourism in Victorian Times
• March 10,Travel and Tourism in Victorian Times
• March 17, The Benefits of Massage Therapy and a good LMT
• March 24, The Benefits of Pilates
• March 31, The history of Champaign Public Library 
• April 7, Out in the Garden - Gardens
• April 14, Out in the Garden - All about Bees, Pollinating, and Honey
• April 21, Out in the Garden - House Plants
• April 28, Out in the Garden - Homegrown National Park 

Adults | Social, Presentation, Discussion

Main Library, The Studio

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