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About Darien
When Darien Gold was introduced to the Pilates method in 1992, she felt an immediate connection to the work and soon after began studying with Romana Kryzanowska, a star disciple of Joseph Pilates. With Darien’s background as a professional dancer and former gymnast, the Pilates Method was a natural for her. She continued to study with Romana and in 1997, received the coveted Romana Certification. Initially, Darien’s students had their lessons in her small Hollywood apartment, but the practice grew and in 1999 she set up a large fully equipped studio in West Hollywood, naming it Studio Darien.
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Darien’s demand for excellence drew a varied clientele. Professional athletes such as basketball legend Kobe Bryant was first introduced to the Pilates Method by Darien, visiting dancers from the Juilliard School in NYC chose Studio Darien to stay in condition, and many international students also found their way to Darien’s studio. But, in 2013, after two decades of changing and building strong bodies, and much to the dismay of her Los Angeles clientele, Darien and her studio moved to Northern California for cleaner air, less traffic and a simpler way of life.
She introduced the classical Pilates mat work to various Pilates studios, ballet schools, fitness clubs and even a local police and fire department. It didn’t take long for her technical skills and unique teaching style to gain an enthusiastic following. And then, when she found the perfect home, a rural and peaceful area in Sonoma County, Darien introduced her students to the apparatus designed by Joe Pilates. Although the world as we knew it changed in 2020, Darien didn’t miss a beat and shifted her in-person mat and apparatus classes to online lessons. Now she had the freedom and opportunity to reach non-local and international students who only knew of her through her award-winning apps and DVDs. And, with Darien’s newly redesigned and updated app, Pilates Mastery™, her students can continue deepening their Contrology technique even when unable to study with her live or online.
If you’re interested in working with Darien, her classes are best suited for those interested in a serious practice, including other Pilates teachers who call upon her tutelage for their continued education. Darien teaches in-person both locally and internationally and for online classes reach out: darien@dariengold.com.
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If you’re interested in hiring Darien for a local or international workshop event, please reach out: darien@dariengold.com
Studio Darien - Sonoma County
A far cry from the noise of Los Angeles, Studio Darien is a peaceful and private studio found on a simple country road but yet, just minutes from the freeway exit. Once you’re out of your vehicle, you enter a succulent filled environment that surrounds an outdoor space protected and hidden by shade cloth. A symphony of birds, peacocks, horses and goats may be your musical backdrop during your lesson. Besides the surrounding nature, the best thing is you’re able to be yourself and feel assured the only onlookers may be a cat or two. Studio Darien’s apparatus is always clean and well taken care of and all students are expected to be respectful of the equipment. Workout wear must have no zippers or hooks, please.
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Darien’s Vision
My vision for the future was Joe’s vision. That his method will be accepted and embraced by every public and private school. And perhaps there will come a time when instead of teaching only general sports at school, a special class devoted to the wellness of the whole student will be offered.
Can you imagine beginning the school day with a bit of Contrology to allow the students to settle in, calm down, breathe, stretch tight limbs and then be prepared to learn? We start early with grade school children and use the Pilates method to foster self-awareness and self-discipline. A strong work ethic develops and carries over into other facets of life.Joe also envisioned his method in all hospitals.
Even if there is already an existing orthopedic rehab program, Contrology will enhance it. And it’s not surprising professional athletes and dancers motivated by the need for longevity in their careers have embraced his Method, especially when healing from injuries.
As Joe said, the entire world one day would practice Contrology and I do see that day approaching.