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...

Joseph Pilates wrote in his book: “Ideally, our muscles should obey our will. Reasonably, our will should not be dominated by the reflex actions of our muscles.” Let’s think about what that means. Here are two thoughts I had: Being strong is not the same as knowing how to use your strength. Being...

To Do Pilates Is to Constantly Explore Your Range of Motion (ROM) In Pilates, every movement is an opportunity to explore your range of motion (ROM) -   which is the amount of movement available at a joint in a particular direction. However, movement for movement's sake is not the goal. Instead, ...

As you are reading this newsletter, you are probably sitting. Before you read another sentence, don't change anything. Just ask yourself one question: How is my pelvis positioned right now? Is there a noticeable arch in your lower back? Does it feel like you are sitting more on your tailbone or c...

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...