The number one purpose of Rolling like a Ball is to have fun! I have a client who gives a squeal of delight when I tell her it’s time to roll like a ball. This movement is not meant to be perfect and truly embraces your inner child while having fun. But wait there’s more!ContinueContinue reading “The Purpose of Rolling like a Ball”
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What is the purpose of Spine Stretch?
What is the purpose of Spine Stretch? Have you ever wondered why I am doing this exercise during Pilates? I encourage these questions among my class and clients. Sometimes an exercise can feel silly but when you know the goal behind it, it has a purpose. You understand it better and are able to embodyContinueContinue reading “What is the purpose of Spine Stretch?”
How to prevent injury with Pilates
You can prevent injury with Pilates. There are a variety of reasons why and I’ll explain each one in this post. I will also explain how you can do Pilates when injured. Pilates strengthens the whole body. The exercises move the spine in all directions as well as strengthen the smaller muscles. When you’re puttingContinueContinue reading “How to prevent injury with Pilates”
Strengthen Your Wrists
What can I do to strengthen my wrists? Is this a question you’ve asked yourself recently? This tool is one you want to have at home. And the great thing about it is you can make one yourself! It’s simple and inexpensive. A trip to your local hardware and fabric stores, some sewing skills, and aContinueContinue reading “Strengthen Your Wrists”
What is the Franklin Method?
The Franklin Method is embodiment. You’ll improve your Pilates practice and everyday movements with this method that uses images and visualizations. But what is embodiment? First, it’s noticing. Noticing where you are here and now. When you notice, it’s feeling your body in space. Acknowledging how you feel and that’s all. There’s no judgment orContinueContinue reading “What is the Franklin Method?”
3 Props for Travel
Traveling is a lot of fun and even when you get to your destination you might find your body needing some love. Take it from stiff and tight to flexible and happy with these 3 props for travel. And they fit easily in your carry on! Do you find yourself tight and stiff after traveling?ContinueContinue reading “3 Props for Travel”
Pilates Rules: What are they?
There’s an order for the Pilates mat and reformer which can feel like a set of Pilates rules to follow. You may have noticed this after a few classes. Typically you’ll start with some form of footwork, hundred, and then roll up for the mat or leg circles/short spine on the reformer. And why isContinueContinue reading “Pilates Rules: What are they?”
Pilates Gift Guide
This Pilates gift guide is for you if you’re starting Pilates at home. It’s easy to start, all you need is a mat and some space! But what if you’re wanting more than that? Have you been asked what you would like for Christmas and don’t know the answer? Here are some gift ideas! FirstContinueContinue reading “Pilates Gift Guide”
Pilates After Waking Up
Have you ever woken from a deep sleep and taken a big stretch? Reaching your arms past your head and feeling your feet stretch for the wall. It feels so good to do! You can take it one step further by doing Pilates after waking up. After sleeping all night your body might feel stiff. AndContinueContinue reading “Pilates After Waking Up”
Stretches when Traveling
I love to travel and especially to new places. If it’s close, we love a good road trip. After traveling in a car or plane, I feel stiff and cramped. In an airplane there’s very little room to stretch your legs. And in a car I sit in all kinds of positions trying to getContinueContinue reading “Stretches when Traveling”