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If you’ve ever done the Pilates mat work, you very likely have done the “Rolling Like a Ball” exercise, which was called “Rolling Back” in Joseph Pilates’ book, The Return to Life Through Contrology. It’s a fun exercise that usually has people laughing as they try to master it, but it is more than just […]
The other day, I had a client contact me to say that she’d tweaked her back and didn’t think she could do class. In other fitness classes I’ve taught, my response would have been “Of course! Take time to heal and rest!”. But with Classical Pilates, my immediate response was that I could structure the […]
I often say that Pilates helps you to move better for all the things you do in life. That’s why I love it so much when clients tell me of a win they’ve noticed in their day-to-day life that they credit to doing Pilates. Some “wins” may be obvious to outsiders, while others are much […]
If you’ve ever wondered what exactly Pilates is (and what it isn’t), you’re not the only one. With so many fitness trends and workout fusions out there, it can be hard to know whether you’re stepping into an actual Pilates class or simply something “inspired by” it. When I first found Pilates, reformer-only studios with […]
Pilates is known as one of the safest forms of exercise. The method itself is built on control, precision, and progression—all of which help keep the body moving in a safe and effective way. Whether you’re brand new to Pilates or a seasoned practitioner, safety is always at the core of the practice. If You’re […]
This past summer, I taught a Pilates mat class at the gym where I got my start in fitness over thirty years ago. Would you believe that some of the people in that class have been attending the gym since it opened? I taught some of them decades ago, and there we were, together again […]
Pilates, Pilates, Pilates. Are you seeing and hearing about it everywhere, too? I hear people talking about this “new” form of exercise; perhaps a studio opened up in their city, or Pilates popped into their Instagram feed. While I love that the internet introduces people to Pilates, I hate that the algorithm will start pushing […]
The idea of going to a Pilates class can be intimidating. You may think that you need to be a certain age. It’s only for women. You have to be flexible or strong. It’s for dancers. You must wear matching sets. The list goes on. Take a look around – none of that is true! […]
Pilates can be very difficult to explain and it has many renditions – from clinical to the original classical work, to variations of fitness that actually don’t incorporate any Pilates exercises at all. Based on images and videos you find online, one might get the idea that Pilates is for a certain demographic. Joseph Pilates […]
Whether you’re a new or experienced Pilates instructor, becoming a more confident Pilates teacher will be something you’re always going to be working on. I’ve been teaching for twenty-ish years now and feel very confident in my knowledge and ability to share it – yet I’m still learning and tweaking my own skills. Over the […]
Have you noticed that there are certain exercises in Pilates that show up on both the mat and various apparatuses? My teacher says that her teacher (who was actually taught by Joseph Pilates,) would point out that you could tell Joe felt these movements were important and beneficial to most people. Some of the most […]
From the 1920s to today, there has been an evolution of Pilates, while other things have stayed very much the same. An excellent way to see this in action is by watching old footage of Joseph Pilates teaching. There is one in particular where he is teaching a man the neck pull exercise and his […]
Did you know that learning Pilates can improve your brain health? You might know that exercise in general is good for your mind; it is an excellent stress reliever, after all. But there is another aspect to bettering your mind with exercise, and it comes down to whether you’re passively following a routine or actively […]
There are many reasons to practice Pilates. What’s yours? Is the reason you started the same reason you keep coming back to it? For most people, their motivation to keep doing Pilates changes along the way. Here are just a few reasons people start (and keep doing) Pilates. I wonder if yours is on the […]
Years ago, when I was just starting out as a Pilates teacher and building my business, I began working with a business coach who taught that it’s important to have an ideal client avatar. Basically, I needed to understand exactly who I’m talking to. Who are they? What do they like to do? What do […]
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