Rael Isacowitz

Rael Isacowitz, founder of BASI, has been a leader, innovator, and educator in the Pilates industry for the past 40 years.

04/16/2026

Happy 71st Birthday to our unicorn, lion, barbie, dinosaur—and everything in between 🫶 We couldn’t resist the ‘anything but a birthday balloon’ trend, and he fully embraced it 😂 We love you!

04/13/2026

Our BASI family just grew 🤍
Hanako Machida welcomed her son, Taro, on March 13th. After a challenging experience, we’re so grateful both are now home and doing well.
Congratulations, Hanako—we’re so happy for you!

02/26/2026

February BASI Mat Class 🫶

02/02/2026

Such a pleasure and honor to welcome BASI faculty from around the world to BASI Headquarters in Newport Beach this past weekend 🌎🤍 So grateful for the community, connection, and our time together.

02/02/2026

We said Set Up For Success…and that’s exactly what happened ✨💪 Students, teachers and faculty from around the world - thank you for showing up BIG this weekend.

01/01/2026

Dear BASI Community and Friends,

I was out paddleboarding yesterday morning; the last day of 2025, the last paddle of 2025, the last wave of 2025. The ocean was calm, the sky an unusual hue, the silence deafening like a blanket had descended over the world. It was a moment to pause, recognize and acknowledge the passing of time.

I love moments in life that encourage us to take stock of our lives. I could not feel more grateful and blessed for our community. We are a community that is bound together by far more than our love of Pilates and our devotion to the practice of Pilates. We are a community that is sowing seeds of positivity around the world and shining a bright light on the importance of wellbeing.

As we enter 2026 this is more important than ever; personal wellbeing, the wellbeing of our communities, and the wellbeing of the planet. As we cross over the threshold of time from 2025 to 2026 I wish you all, my dear friends, a year filled with good health, an abundance of joy, and world peace.

Thank you!

🙏❤️🤗

Rael

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨
If you’re looking for a little post-feast inspiration, we have something special for you.
Today at 9am PT, a powerful, transformational conversation with Rael Isacowitz airs on the Valentina Ga***rd Show. The episode goes far beyond an interview—diving into movement, purpose, and the deep intelligence of the human body.
In this conversation, Rael explores:
• The language and intuition of the human body
• The evolution and future of classical Pilates
• His pioneering work shaping global Pilates education
• Movement as a catalyst for resilience and longevity
• The BASI story across 50+ countries
• Leadership, discipline, and legacy
🎧 Available today at 9am PT — link in bio.

https://healthylife.net/RadioShow/archiveVG.htm

11/25/2025

In case you missed the results! Bronco for the win 🐎✨ The owner is VERY pleased with this outcome 😂🚙 Rael’s Bronco WON over the Lamborghini and he’s never been happier.
🔗https://healthylife.net/RadioShow/archiveVG.htm