Pilates Foundations
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I often talk about how Pilates is meant for every body. There are progressions to the exercises for those who are ready, and modifications for those who are still building strength, mobility, and flexibility. But… Modifications in Pilates aren’t always the best solution! Many years ago, I would have thought so, but I was still […]
Are you wondering when you’ll see results from Pilates? If you were to ask Joseph Pilates, he’d say “In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a whole new body.” He didn’t want you to come into the studio every day for thirty […]
Potential clients often ask me if we teach beginners. The simple answer is yes – of course! Everyone who does Pilates was a beginner at some point. But I think what they are really asking is, will they be able to do it? Will they look silly as a newbie? Are they too old, out […]
I know a lot about Pilates, but it wasn’t always that way. Back when I first was introduced to it, Pilates was enjoying a small surge in popularity, but most people didn’t know what it actually was. Fast forward to today, and Pilates seems to be everywhere. There are many studios in my small city […]
Breath is one of the 6 principles of Pilates and, like with anything in Pilates, it can take time to master. In fact, I’m 20 years into practicing Pilates and I still catch myself not breathing in certain exercises. I will never forget one presenter saying in a workshop that yes, the breath is important, […]
I know, I know. You want to jump right to the fancy Pilates exercises you see online. I get it – many of the exercises look impressive and fun to do. Unfortunately, those smooth, controlled movements you see on Instagram take a lot of practice. And that practice begins with the Pilates foundations. The Power […]
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