The complex choreography of classical Pilates exercises can be overwhelming, not only for beginners but also for seasoned Pilates enthusiasts as they progress through the material. However, the work of Joseph Pilates goes beyond the choreography of the exercises. Going deeper, learning and practi...

 “Sitting is the new smoking”, is a a phrase coined by Dr. James Levine of Mayo Clinic in 2018. He used smoking as a metaphor to amplify the dangers that prolonged sitting can pose to our health– and we definetley do too much sitting :) Those who transitioned to working at home don’t commute anym...

What You and I call Pilates, he called Contrology.    He outlined the art and science of Contrology in his two books: “Return to Life” and “To Your Health”. He wrote them last year... Just kidding! 😊   He wrote them about 80 years ago, but I bet you wouldn't be able to tell. Why?   In “Return to ...

Have you ever walked out of your Pilates class feeling like you uncovered a golden nugget of knowledge? Maybe it was a phrase your teacher used that resonated with you, imagery that helped you understand a new movement you were learning, or connect to muscles you did not know you had.  I certainl...

During and after the Pilates workout? Breathing:) Of course. It is hard to believe that even the most dedicated Pilates students often struggle with one foundational skill: Breathing. Some hold their breath without realizing it.Some try to force their exhale like they are lifting weights.Some are...