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The 5 Parts of the Mind
Romana Kryzanowska is quoted thusly: “You can say what Pilates is in three words. Stretch with Strength and Control. And the control part is the most important because that makes you use your mind.” In a separate quote Romana goes into more detail about just what’s going on up there – the specific functions of…
Read MorePilates Projects: 5 Exercises for a Better Balance Control Off
Balance Control Off is an intricate Reformer exercise requiring strength, flexibility, coordination and courage. And then there is the Getting Back On part, perhaps even more discombobulating… I got my first glimpse of the Balance Control Off years ago. Wowza. The owner of the studio just rolled off the Reformer and got back on again.…
Read MoreDIY: How To Make your own Pilates 2×4!
The Pilates 2×4 is a wonderful small piece of Pilates apparatus. Despite its low profile and just like its friends the Foot Corrector and the Toe Corrector, the exercises on the 2×4 can give you a full body workout. 2×4 exercises can better your alignment and balance. It’s also a great place to connect the…
Read MoreThe 7th Principle of Pilates: MOVE!
Most all Pilates training programs – mine included – spend the first hour of the first training weekend imparting some basic information about Joe Pilates and his method. On my first page of notes: Pilates in 3 words = Strength, Stretch and Control. Okay, cool. Next my notes tell me what most if not all…
Read MoreHave Fun in Your Practice with Aloha Flow Series
We’re bringing all the Island Vibes to you with our brand new program with Blossom Leilani Crawford – Aloha Flow! 🌸 Get ready to have fun in your practice while building strength, read on to learn more! Aloha Flow is a fun, informative, and accessible Pilates flow series. This 5-class series includes a variety of…
Read More6 Tips to Improve Your At-Home Pilates Practice
Think you’re busy? Anastasiya Goers is a Pilates Instructor, web developer, and busy mom (with 2 sets of twins!), who still finds time for her own practice. So we had to ask, how the heck she does it? Practicing Pilates at home seems so easy….. You open your laptop (or turn on your tablet), find a…
Read MoreFitness Should Be About The Feeling, Not Aesthetic
How often have you heard these phrases? : “No pain, no gain”“The more sweat, the better the workout”“Don’t stop when it hurts, stop when you’re done” Statements like these and the ‘No Pain No Gain’ mentality are not only dangerous, but they are also completely untrue! Physical fitness should be more about the feeling you get from your workout,…
Read MoreEat Your Greens!
Eat Your Greens! Leafy green vegetables are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals, you can find them at the market all year long, and they’re delicious! There are many types of leafy veggies including kale, collards, turnip greens, swiss chard, spinach, mustard greens, bok choy, and beet greens (cook the beets too!). Making a…
Read MorePilates Adventures – Rock Climbing
Find out how Pilates has helped Jack on his climbing adventures: I grew up rock climbing at Smith Rocks in Bend Oregon. The ‘crag’ was just down the road from where I lived and fortunate for me, Smith Rock was just coming into its own as a world class climbing destination. I was lucky enough…
Read MorePilates & Breathwork For Children: Guest Blog from Charlotte Marsh
We’re so excited for this week’s guest blog post! Charlotte Marsh is the author of the newly released children’s book: Susie Sloth and her Secret Superpower: Pilates exercises and breathwork practices. Today, she’s sharing her story writing this book, how Pilates and breathwork are linked, and the importance of teaching this to children in a…
Read MorePilates Equipment 101: What to buy, what’s best for home use, and more!
One of the first questions we get from Pilatesology members who are new to the method or coming back after some time away is what Pilates equipment do I buy!? There is an extensive range of Pilates equipment on the market and it can be tedious to make sure you’re selecting the right pieces. That’s…
Read MoreInside the Pilates Studio: Blossom Leilani Crawford
Blossom Leilani Crawford is reputedly an amazing teacher and one that I would very much like to meet. Years ago I got my first glimpse of Blossom at a Pilates Method Alliance conference. She was assisting her mentor Kathleen Stanford Grant, one of the respected elders and former student of Joe Pilates.
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