I did not see Star Wars until a couple years ago and ended up watching almost all of them. I grew up with a brother who was into Star Wars and had watched the movies and I resisted watching them. But now that I’ve seen the movies there are certain quotes that I can’t resistContinueContinue reading “Be One with the Spring”
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Connecting People to People
Have you observed another instructor’s class? More than likely yes you have. There are plenty of opportunities to observe an instructor’s class whether it’s at your studio, on Pilates Anytime, being a student and taking class, observation for your teacher training program, or at a continuing education class to name a few. What’s your firstContinueContinue reading “Connecting People to People”
Vulnerability: the Good and Bad
Recently I experienced unexplained pain in my left hip for about a week. This happened after a road trip that had me sitting in the car for 8+ hours on a weekend both Friday and Saturday. Can the the hip pain be linked to the car ride? Maybe. But do we always know the causeContinueContinue reading “Vulnerability: the Good and Bad”
Pilates Helps You Run Better
Yesterday I had a long run at an easy pace which meant I had time to wander in my thoughts. I realized it’s not as easy as it was when I was running long distances in Columbus. I still have the ability to let my mind open up to new ideas but my running hasContinueContinue reading “Pilates Helps You Run Better”
Time is of the Essence
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” -Mother Theresa Time is precious. It’s not something we can physically hold on to or see or taste. It’s almost like it’s invisible and you can’t catch it, like a ghost or a cloud. How often do you make timeContinueContinue reading “Time is of the Essence”
Finding the Inner Spirit
Pilates is the complete coordination of the mind, body, and spirit. Contrology is actually what the series of exercises is called but we refer to it as Pilates from the creator, Joseph Pilates himself. When starting Pilates there are lot of thoughts and emotions and feelings being experienced all at once and it’s hard toContinueContinue reading “Finding the Inner Spirit”
A Pilates Instructor’s Journey
Rachel began her journey with Pilates 5 years ago when she was referred to the technique after a running injury. She immediately fell in love with the method and exercises and discovered the importance of incorporating it into her exercise routine along with running. When doing Pilates you truly learn from multiple instructors and theirContinueContinue reading “A Pilates Instructor’s Journey”
Pilates: Created by a Man for Men
Did you know that Joseph Pilates created the series of exercises now known as Pilates specifically for men? It was meant to be manly but once Mr. Pilates started teaching in New York it became popular among women and dancers. As a Pilates instructor, my female to male client ratio is higher on the femaleContinueContinue reading “Pilates: Created by a Man for Men”
Building A (Pilates) Home Practice
Let’s be real here: we all have a hard time finding the motivation to get up and move and workout- whatever kind of exercise that entails. It’s so much easier to be lazy and hope that there’s a spark inside you to complete that workout for the day. I’ve found the first thing to buildingContinueContinue reading “Building A (Pilates) Home Practice”
Pilates Brings Peace
Have you ever found yourself ask the question “What is Pilates?” Or maybe someone has asked you the question before. How did you respond? We have our own way of explaining things and hopefully all answers point back to a similar core. We could answer from a technical, textbook style which is Pilates is contrology:ContinueContinue reading “Pilates Brings Peace”