During this highly emotionally, politically, and racially charged time, many of us have reflected on our lives, history, beliefs, attitudes, and place in this world.

It feels as if there are no words for this world that is literally tearing itself apart. This feeling has led us to fear saying the wrong thing – which we know is part of the problem itself.

We want to be thoughtful instead of thoughtless, sincere instead of tone-deaf and clear and direct instead of measured and scripted.

We sadly understand that nothing that is happening is new.

We understand that the unjust events happening in the US, not only happen here but also in other parts of the world; those of indigenous descent and BIPOC human beings who have experienced racism and xenophobia in all of its forms have suffered due to insensitivity and ignorance,

These deep-seated prejudices and biases have permeated into our Pilates profession and are no longer acceptable and must be addressed directly, thoughtfully, and in the context of making an immediate meaningful change.