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Inside 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.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: How Pilates Healed Sandra’s Pain From Spinal Stenosis
In today’s Pilatesology Member Spotlight, we learn the miraculous benefits of a consistent Pilates practice from our member, Sandra Malkovsky. Sandra was diagnosed in 2015 with spinal stenosis and bone degeneration in her spine and struggled with pain and numbness in her body. Read on to learn how Pilates made the biggest difference for her.…
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 More“Blessed are the flexible for they shall not get bent out of shape.”
Flexible is defined as “capable of bending easily without breaking, and (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.” The above quote is from Buck, one of my favorite documentary films which isn’t about Pilates at all but still spoke volumes to me about the relationship between Pilates…
Read MoreHow Pilates Can Help You Improve Your Balance
Are you struggling to maintain your balance during your daily activities? Do you feel unsteady when walking or standing for long periods of time? If so, you’re not alone! This is very common but the good news is that Pilates can help you improve your balance and stability. Before we dive into how Pilates helps…
Read MoreWhy do my hips pop and click in Pilates?
Do you ever feel your hips clicking or popping during Pilates exercises? This is super common and most of the time, perfectly normal! If you’re not having sharp pain, these sounds usually mean that you’re warming up and certain exercises are revealing your weak spots. For example, when your abs aren’t fully connected during exercises…
Read MoreThe #1 Tool for Exercise Recovery
Nothing is more important for exercise and recovery than water. Your body is about 60% water. Water flushes out impurities from your system and when you’re hydrated, Joe Pilates’ internal shower is an instant detox! In addition, water is the primary component of your blood serum, which delivers nutrients to your tissues and cells.…
Read MoreFall in love with the Classical System of Pilates
Are you ready to fall in love with the Classical System of Pilates? Look no further than the groundbreaking series crafted by Pilates expert Fabien Menegon. With his expertise and dedication, Fabien introduces practitioners to the Classical Pilates System, offering a unique opportunity to experience all of the benefits while understanding the method created by…
Read MoreThe Shape of All Things Pilates: Side Bend
Welcome to the fourth installation of The Shape of All Things Pilates. We have been exploring the organization of the Pilates exercises into Body Shapes, as taught by Karen Frischmann and Sandy Shimoda of Vintage Pilates in Los Angeles. Previously we have worked on the Tall Back, Round Back and Arched Back. Get ready, now…
Read More“Bite your hips, not your lips” – Romana-isms to live by
We loved this piece that Pilatesology member Christl Marcontell wrote for her blog. So in honor of Romana’s birthday, we’ve reposted it here. Visit Christl at her lovely studio in Seattle at Kinesia Pilates. I teach Romana’s Pilates. When I tell people that I teach Pilates they never ask what style. In the mind of…
Read MoreInside the Pilates Studio: Sandy Shimoda
It is the beautiful Sandy at Vintage Pilates that kicks my butt every Monday at 2pm. Sometimes she lets Karen Frischmann do it, but I suspect Sandy must miss it very much and always decides she’ll do it again. Friends are often shocked that I will make the 2-hour trip to Los Angeles to have a…
Read MoreIt’s Taco Time! Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipe
You’re giving a Cinco de Mayo party and among your guests you have a vegetarian, a person on a paleo diet, one who avoids gluten, a raw foodist, and one on a cleanse. What do you serve?
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