This past week I talked to three different people who needed to know what I do for a career. All of them pronounced Pilates “Pea-lots”, leading me to assume they aren’t sure what it really is. Is Pilates strength training? Stretching? A practice like yoga? I’m very aware that unless you do Pilates, …
Give Yourself Some Credit
The words we tell ourselves matter. They creep into our subconscious minds and set up shop, affecting all the other thoughts and actions we have. If you let the good thoughts in, more good will follow; but if you max out on picking out what’s wrong, things become harder. Do you pick out your flaws? …
Break the Rules of Pilates
Pilates can be very scripted. Exercises are meant to go in a certain order, the positions are very specific, and your breath should match your movements. As a previous dancer, this type of exercise feels like home to me; there are rules to follow, and I love a good rule! My husband, however, …