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 ...

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...

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...

The vestibular system (inner ear) is one of the sensory systems that provide your brain with information about balance, motion, and the...

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...

We all know some of the principles of Pilates - *concentration *control *precision *breathe *flow We also know Pilates focuses on slow,...

Although it is considered a ballet exercise, Grand Battements are often done in Pilates while lying on our back or on our side. With...

Not only are resistance bands a highly versatile, portable piece of equipment, they can add an increased level of difficulty to your mat...

Yes, we are finally beginning to turn the COVID corner and beginning to embark upon safe travel again. I was recently away exploring Cape...

Double leg Kick is a great all round anti slouch exercise. Performed prone, on our bellies, it is a mat Pilates extension exercise whose...

Double leg stretch is the secound exercise in the 5 SERIES . It challenges the lower abdominal muscles while working the hip flexors,...