Pilates Training Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Efforts for Better Whole-Body Health How is your Pilates training program going? Are you Really Working the Pilates System, or only doing a few "Pilates-type" exercises during your workouts? Are you happy with...
3 Tips for Getting the Help You Need from Your Pilates Teacher(s) The questions to ask yourself are: Are you really getting the help you need from your Pilates Teacher? Did you do a good job picking the perfect Pilates teacher for you? If the answer is “Yes” then...
How is your spring fitness plan shaping up? What are YOUR favorite spring fitness activities? Do you enjoy getting outside for long walks? Hitting the road or trails on your bike for a ride? Participating in sports like Soccer, Baseball, or Softball? Participating in...
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,...
The upper body strength benefits of incorporating handstands into your weekly workouts are huge. In daily life we don’t typically spend much time upside down on our hands. But, being upside-down is great for developing balance, body awareness and control, and...
Joseph Pilates saw the Pilates benefits his clients received for strengthening the body, improving posture, and developing better whole-body health. While “Pilates” is a form of physical exercise and is not considered “re-hab” or “physical therapy,” it is becoming...
Contrology, the art and science of control. This is the term Joseph Pilates coined for his system of exercise. We must learn to be mindful of our movements. The brain controls the actions of the body. To develop the mind-body connection, we must begin by...
I'm excited to announce the release of my new Kindle book, 52 Fabulous Pilates Quotes, a compilation of my favorite words of wisdom from Joseph Pilates two published books, Return to Life and Your Health. What better way to enjoy a little Pilates, Health, and...
Unfortunately, I do think Joe was right with this Pilates quote from his book Return to Life about the body and self-care. We don't tend to always give our bodies the care that our well-being deserves. Can you imagine what you would feel like, and what a happy place...
Pilates Elder, Master Teacher, and Mentor Romana Kryzanowska: June 30, 1923 - August 30, 2013 I was deeply saddened to learn that Pilates Elder, Master Teacher, and one of my first Pilates Mentors, Romana Kryzanowska passed away today. Romana was a vibrant and feisty...