We start Pilates at different times, stages, and reasons. This make us unique but one thing is the same: Pilates. I asked Cristina to share her Pilates story: why she started, what it means to her, and how it has helped. Read to see if you relate! It is never too late to start! WhyContinueContinue reading “Cristina’s Pilates Journey”
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Spread the Word
Spread the word about Pilates! I’m asking you to share your Pilates experience and talk about it often with others. There are many ways to tell others about Pilates and help them start their own journey. Here are a few simple options: Tell your friends, specifically those who are active or might benefit from Pilates.Explain theContinueContinue reading “Spread the Word”
Private Session or Class?
Considering Pilates but unsure which is right for you: private sessions or classes? Below is a guide to determining whether to start with a private session first or jump into classes! Private Sessions Individualism: Private sessions are designed for your individual needs which is great for when you want to know if you are doingContinueContinue reading “Private Session or Class?”
Natural Movement
Have you completed a workout that felt easy? Where you came home and wondered which muscles worked? How about a workout that left you sore for days? Where it hurt to walk up and down the stairs or sit in your car? The first workout sounds like an easy workout with little effort used. TheContinueContinue reading “Natural Movement”
How May I Help YOU?
Sometimes we need a little help from… The Beatles, our friends, or Pilates. Pilates helps in more ways than one and with my instruction you’ll soon agree! Asking for help is difficult but ask for a Pilates session and receive the help your body needs! I help people move better. This includes helping with injuriesContinueContinue reading “How May I Help YOU?”
What is Contrology?
Joseph Pilates referred to Contrology as the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. Today we call Contrology Pilates. Pilates teaches how to control your muscles with your mind and when the two are in sync, that connects you to your inner spirit. This post explains how the practice of Pilates (Contrology) is more thanContinueContinue reading “What is Contrology?”
Why Online Pilates?
Today, more than ever we are moving to a virtual world: schools, work, and even Pilates! I have been taking online Pilates sessions from my instructor Harvey, from London, for the past year. I absolutely love it! If you have not taken a virtual session before, consider these reasons below! Flexibility: There are many optionsContinueContinue reading “Why Online Pilates?”
Mike’s Pilates Perspective
Today’s blog post is brought to you by my husband, Mike. Mike has been with me since the start of my Pilates journey and he’s begun his own journey this year! My wife has proven to be a deep vessel for knowledge and practice of Pilates. I love learning about her personal practice, and the joyContinueContinue reading “Mike’s Pilates Perspective”
Core Strength
The definition of core is the central or most important part of something. Think of the Earth’s core and how there are many many layers surrounding the core. In the body we have many muscles attached at our core. Core strength means more than abdominal strength. If we took our body and looked at itContinueContinue reading “Core Strength”
The Pilates Journey
We start Pilates at our own beginning level. Pilates welcomes all levels and all people. The journey begins when doing Pilates for the first time, after taking a break, or working with a new instructor, or going to a new studio. The day you start Pilates will be the comparison you look back on in 10ContinueContinue reading “The Pilates Journey”