Madeline Black

Madeline’s life pursuit is the discovery of how the human body moves. Over 30 years in the field of movement, her curiosity explored all aspects of movement in dance, Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic®, fitness training and from studies of human biomechanics, human cadaver dissection labs, osteopathic and manual therapies. The second edition of Madeline’s book, “Centered: Organizing the body through kinesiology, movement theory and Pilates techniques” was published in 2022. A new book is scheduled for release in 2024, Pilates Applications for Health Conditions: programs and perspectives co-edited with Elizabeth Larkam.

Madeline developed the Madeline Black Method™, a movement method that improves function and strength based on intelligent assessments, manual techniques and exercise sequences that help people achieve their fullest movement potential. Madeline’s extensive study and widely respected accomplishments in the field of movement and fitness have fueled her rise as an international leader in movement and exercise education. What sets Madeline apart is her intuitive integrity, articulate awareness of the physical body and decades of expertise.

Madeline has filmed many workshops and movement classes for Pilates Anytime and Fusion Pilates EDU Online. Find out more about her teachings both online and in person at her website. She has a private practice in Sonoma, CA USA.