I get asked this question pretty frequently, especially from new clients joining the studio. I don’t feel there’s an easy answer that fits for every individual. Here’s a few factors worth considering to help you figure out an answer that works for...
This pilates exercise is called the Rollover. Back when I was first training as a pilates mat teacher 12 years ago, I could do this movement easily on the mat with no props. It’s one of the really dynamic pilates exercises that is so exciting to be able to do,...
UPDATE: This blog was originally published in 2017. I decided that it was worth re-sharing in 2023 as this is still a relevant topic š My own mindset has developed a great deal since I wrote this, but I still have bad days of course. Being more in the public eye with...
I have been having some feedback lately from a few newer clients about how āgentleā pilates is. I’m glad they are finding it a gentle form of exercise, because that makes it appealing especially in the beginning, but I think thereās a bit of a misunderstanding...
My cat, Gordie (Note: this is the third in a series of blogs reflecting on what I learned in my recent Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training certification. You can see the first installmentĀ here.) Lesson 3: The use of excessive force for breath work (among other...
