Pat Guyton has been teaching Pilates for almost 40 years. She began her movement career as a modern dancer and later was a gymnastic choreographer and USGF sanctioned coach. Pat is privileged to have taken workshops with First Generation Teachers: Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Mary Bowen, Bruce King and Ron Fletcher. This experience has provided a view of the diversity of the lineages. The value that each of these teachers contributed to the evolution of Pilates and Pat’s approach to teaching. Pat studied with Ron Fletcher in depth and was awarded a Master Teacher Certificate of Merit of The Ron Fletcher Work. Pat is a Franklin Method Level III graduate, author, a conference and workshop presenter in the USA and many countries internationally. Pat is the founder and owner of Pat Guyton Pilates Conservatory®, which offers mentorship programs, continuing education and a comprehensive teacher training program. Her method of teaching emphasizes functional anatomy and imagery applied to the classic Pilates repertoire to provide a safe and healthy exercise environment. Pat has a mission. Legacy is the generous communication of information for the next generation of Pilates teachers. The purpose is to develop the teacher in each person who shares the passion for Pilates. Teaching is a service to others.