To continue the apparatus blog series, it’s time to talk about the Pilates reformer. (Read about the mat and the tower in previous posts.) More people are learning about this “machine” called the reformer, but it isn’t a new apparatus by any means. Joseph H. Pilates invented and designed the …
The Pilates Mat – Part II
Each week I’ve been sharing information about an apparatus in the Pilates studio. Last week it was the Pilates mat (or mats - since you can use either a yoga mat or an upholstered Pilates mat). I want to talk about mat Pilates just a little bit more before we move on to another apparatus next week. …
Featured Apparatus: The Pilates Mat
Next up in helping you get to know the Pilates apparatuses is the mat! Pilates mat work can most definitely be done on a yoga mat and often is, when you’re doing a Pilates class in an open space like a yoga studio, gym, hall, outdoor space, or conference centre. You may find that a yoga mat is a …