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The Pilates method was created by Joe Pilates with aspects of many other types of physical activity in mind: yoga, acrobatics, Tai Chi, and gymnastics, to name a few. However the main thing that makes Pilates unique and different as compared to other styles of...
If learning to do the Pilates method is like mastering a foreign language, then learning to teach Pilates my seem even harder! With learning to teach you have the added pressure of having to pass a test, people watching and possibly critiquing your teaching skills,...
This came up years ago when I was teaching a client a very simple yoga pose, dandasana. Basically sitting on the floor with legs together in front, straight and outstretched. I was explaining about how important it is for the spine to be straight before we...
You are SO not alone if you are wondering what the heck is going on in your first (group or one-on-one) Pilates class. I still remember the first time many years ago when I had my first real reformer (apparatus) session. It was a private session and I was so...
1. Not breathing: Many of the exercises in Pilates are meant to flow and coincide with your breath. The movements of the spine and sequence of the exercises are worked around this concept. The new oxygen nourishes the muscles and the blood while exhaling clears out...
You are SO not alone if you are wondering what the heck is going on in your first (group or one-on-one) Pilates class. I still remember the first time many years ago when I had my first real reformer (apparatus) session. It was a private session and I was so...
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I’m here to help integrate body, mind and soul through Pilates practice while helping instructors & students get better results in their daily practice.
I truly believe that healthy movement is an important part of both physical and mental wellness, and that Pilates and ELDOA work amazingly well to help you achieve freedom in your body and a sense of wellbeing.
The Basic Intro to Pilates and ELDOA is a workout bundle for anyone who wants a short go-to guided set of exercises to restore the spine, strengthen the core and mobilize and stretch the muscles and joints safely.
A quick, easy to access video bundle of 3 short workouts that includes the fundamental basics of Pilates and ELDOA. You can do them safely at home and on-the-go any time you need.