There is a comment I still hear regularly:“Wow. There is so much to think about.”And every time I hear it, I think: “Yes. Now we are beginning to understand what practicing Pilates asks of us.” :)You most likely know by now that Pilates isn't supposed to be a workout you perform while your mind i...

First a fun fact: What you and I call Pilates, he called Contrology. He outlined the art and science of Contrology in his two books: "Return to Life Through Contrology" and "Your Health". He wrote them last year… Just kidding 😊 He wrote them about 80 years ago, yet many of his observations sound ...

Here are a few truths that may help you in your Pilates practice:  Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. There is no belly breathing in Pilates. When taking a breath in, try to direct the air into the ribcage.   The rib cage is 3-dimensional. Try breathing into the upper back (...

Here are a few truths that may help you in your Pilates practice:  Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. There is no belly breathing in Pilates. When taking a breath in, try to direct the air into the ribcage.   The rib cage is 3-dimensional. Try breathing into the upper back (...

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...