This tax season, why not also “audit” your alignment and double-check your “form”? Tools like The Pilates Angle, Oov, The Aligner, and Spinefitter are great for…
Browsing: Everyday Conditioning
Human locomotion is diverse and complex. There are numerous forms of locomotion, such as walking, running, crawling, hopping, and swimming. During gait, we roll through our…
A Pilates Teacher’s Journey For years, my workouts consisted primarily of dance, group fitness, yoga, barre, running, and, of course, Pilates! I loved how these workouts…
If you’ve ever felt your muscles tremble during a Pilates class, you’re experiencing more than just muscle fatigue. These shakes signal your nervous system adapting, growing,…
Control is at the heart of Joe Pilates’ method. In fact, he named his system “Contrology,” highlighting its significance. But what does “control” mean when we…
Breathwork is an essential tool that enhances your Pilates practice and overall well-being. It helps shift your body from stress to relaxation, promoting inner healing. Let’s…
Balance….what is it? Is it the ability to stand on one foot? Is it walking with one foot directly in front of the other? Or is…
Proprioception is dropping your feet on the floor when you get out of bed in the morning without having to look down; keeping your eyes on…
To me, planks are one of the most perfect exercises that we can do for our physical health and strength. Here’s why: The main reason I…
Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation. Most people remember the ol’ RICE protocol. For most patients experiencing plantar heel pain, the initial treatment recommendations for plantar fasciitis aren’t…
