In Part 1, we examined the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems individually and how, in practice, balance is not governed by any one system in isolation.…
Browsing: Teaching Tips
Kim West is back this month with a modification for side lying single leg feet in straps. If you have clients struggling with proper tracking in…
In 2008, I was teaching a packed workshop at my Pilates studio in Long Beach, California. There were twenty-four people in the room, and within the…
Before my injury, I was a competitive gymnast with dreams of becoming an Olympian. Gymnastics shaped how I understood discipline, body awareness, and movement. When I…
The human body is a miracle. It creates new life and continuously adapts to support it. Especially during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, our fascia performs something…
Each month we bring you some simple yet effective ways to modify Pilates exercises. This month we’re joined by Kim West, Balanced Body Educator based in…
Through trial and error, numerous intentional and sometimes accidental discoveries, plus a continual exploration of human movement, I’ve developed a proprietary system: the KR Human Performance…
Integrate Before You Activate – The Set Up is Paramount for Success How much time do you spend setting up your Pilates exercises? The answer is…
Introduction: Reframing Pilates Education Through Teaching Theory Within the Pilates profession, ongoing debates about nomenclature and pedagogy often create unnecessary divides. One of the most persistent…
Picture this: you’re teaching a class, and one simple phrase – “press your feet into the mat like you’re trying to leave footprints in wet sand”…
