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 straighten...
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 confused!...
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 confused!...
