Balance of body and mind is a moving target. Sometimes we are on-balance, and sometimes being off-balance provides the power to shift, change, and become more aware of what it feels like to BE in balance. Our thoughts direct both movement and balance of the body, and...
Do you have good posture, or poor posture habits? How fine is your spine? Do you stand and sit tall with everything in line? Or do aches and pains cause you to be out of line? Practice ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips, good abdominal support, with...
Good Posture, something we know we really should work on, but seemingly insignificant to pay attention to until our body hurts. Why isn’t it possible to just have perfect posture? Because maintaining good posture takes effort. We have to maintain balanced muscle...
Preventative medicine isn’t just pills and potions. There are many things we can do to ensure good health. It starts with learning how to listen to the body and take care of our daily needs. Eating healthy foods, getting enough rest, and daily exercise can go a...
Hard work doesn’t always have to be hard… By training efficient functional movement habits, so that all muscles are properly developed and working harmoniously together, tasks or “work” that once seemed difficult can become effortless. Are you ready to enjoy a little...
Contrology is such a cool word and aptly describes the power and benefits of the Pilates Method. Who doesn’t want to enjoy the benefits of complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit? And what better way to connect mind, body, and spirit than through movement....
This Pilates quote is one of many powerful phrases or “words of wisdom” that Joseph Pilates shared in his book Return to Life. It’s an interesting concept to contemplate. So, just curious… who is in charge of your body? Does your body easily and willingly do...
What does Vitality mean to YOU? Vitality defined: The state of being strong and active; energy. Exuberant physical strength or mental vigor. The Capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence. Focus your energy, connect body and...
Are your Habits helping or harming your health? Our daily actions and the choices we make directly reflect in how we feel, look, act, think. Our habits reflect whether we’re healthy and pain free, or health challenged and struggling with aches, pains, injuries, or...
Pilates Mat exercises (or any other form of physical activity) can be an excellent way to refresh the body and relax the mind. Adequate rest and getting a good night’s sleep is one of the key components to whole-body health. But for many people, falling asleep,...