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 installment here.) Lesson 3: The use of excessive force for breath work (among other...
(Note: this is the second in a series of blogs reflecting on what I learned in my recent Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training certification. You can see the first installment here.) Props are for supporting better movement, not just for “challenge”...
So I took the last 10 months out of my life to throw myself completely into the study of Pilates. What a luxury! I’m so grateful I had this opportunity. It wouldn’t have happened without the support of my family. It takes a village to raise a child, and...
I’ve always known that Pilates has a huge mind-body connection. But what I didn’t understand until recently was just how powerful the mind can be, and have how much this can have an effect on every aspect of your life. When I found out I was pregnant this time...
My 5 year old son on the playground My son is now 5 years old, and he achieves amazing feats of strength every day. He’s incredibly proud of himself when he swings on the monkey bars and pulls himself up with one hand. He has some incredible physical skills for...
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...