Consistency will always triumph in your exercise planning. FOCUS ON SHOWING UP in 2026. Its Ok with boring and mediocre sessions. That's the norm sometimes. How often would you ever exercise if expectations are; highly motivated, perfect conditions and discomfort free? Probably very seldom. Focus on showing up. Again Again Again Again..... And remember, you're putting in the effort now for 5,10,15, 20 years down the road. Join me on January 1 from 10-11AM for POWER into the

We all go through movement lulls, and whether they are brought on by illness, injury or feeling in a rut, we have the capacity to rekindle the interest and motivation to MOVE. Sometimes just lying in class, feeling the spine decompress, noticing your breath and reconnecting with your body can start you moving forward. Pilates is not about performance but rather presence. The smallest movements - rocking the pelvis, moving the shoulder blades, can wake the body up. Some day

Now that it’s September and autumn is upon us, consider adding an evening Pilates workshop class into your functional fitness regime....

Joseph Pilates spoke of mindless repetition, referencing that a high rate of repetitions invariably becomes mindless and produces...

Speed is the rate at which we are moving and every Pilates exercise has an internal tempo to it. Think about the 2 count breath pattern...

As we begin 2025 I'm reflecting on my evolving relationship with my approach to Pilates. My practice began nearly 40 years ago as a...

I have pondered this question so many times in the last four decades. I feel deeply that we shouldn't look at Pilates as a method to...

Please check out the modified schedule below as we dive closer to 2025!! Sunday, Dec. 29 Pilates Mat Strong 9:30AM ...

Dear Pilates friends/movers, I am deeply moved by the trust you place in me each and every day. Whether you've joined the studio for one class, or you're in the studio multiple days a week, and/or you're a video subscriber - your effort and dedication allow me to continue to share this movement method I so believe in and have been teaching for over twenty-five years. Holiday Hours - There will be a pause in classes from December 24-27th. All classes resume on Sunday, Dec. 28.

Lift heavy things more often. You want to be able to lift your carry-on luggage into the overhead bin on flights, so practice lifting...

Pilates is a practice and consistency is key. I've been practicing Pilates myself for 40 years and instructing the method for 20 years....

So much of our daily living is devoted to flexion through our spine. When we bend over to reach something on the floor or in the garden;...

You've got 10 minutes in the middle of your busy day that is unscheduled and you're in need of a 'pick me up' energy snack. Instead of...

Understanding these factors can help guide you into creating more or less intensity. The BASE OF SUPPORT (points of contact) is how much...

Before we begin to talk about Strength and Endurance in Pilates, we need to define these two terms- Strength is the maximum force you can...

What is posture? It is your dynamic relationship to the environment around you. It is often thought of as a static position, however, as...

I have been teaching Pilates for the last twenty years and Yoga for the last seven years. Prior to that, I taught dance for over a...

Join Christy Thursdays in September and October, 2025 from 6-7PM to BETTER our balance using the Pilates mat repertoire. This is a small...

In the age of infinite access to information via the internet, the concept of physical activity improving mental health is hardly new....

By Sam Valentine Very few of us think about the way we breathe, in large part because it's governed by the autonomic nervous system and...