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How often should I do pilates?

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 you: Time Most of us...

I thought I’d never do this exercise again

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, and I...

What A Pilates Teacher “should” look like

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 🙂 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...
Do you feel graceful?

Do you feel graceful?

Is this graceful? This photo is from 2012 when I first qualified as a pilates teacher. High School Graduation 1998 Do you remember your gym class in High School?  There's probably people who fall in the middle ground, but you may have: LOVED it- felt so graceful...

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Do you Feel Good when you Exercise?

Do you Feel Good when you Exercise?

I came up for the idea of this blog post during my weekly swim. I LOVE swimming, and feel totally at ease in the water. I reach and pull, reach and pull, and breathe. It's repetitive and calming for me. And I've realized it is an excellent example of mindful movement....

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Goals! Schmoals!

Goals! Schmoals!

Last year I wrote a blog post about using positive language when writing your goals. I thought I was on to something at the time but now I'm not so sure. This year I have a new plan for those pesky New Years Resolutions, and it's called: Goals! Schmoals!  I've...

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Feeling Inspired at the YMCA

Feeling Inspired at the YMCA

Do you hate going to the gym? I know lots of people who hate the whole idea of working out at a gym. I used to feel exactly like that, in my 20's. I was unfit, uncomfortable, and nervous. Let's just say that I didn't exercise much back then. I used to think things...

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