Posture Conscious
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase – “use it or lose it.” As you can see, this fellow pictured here is definitely NOT using good posture. A couple weeks ago I posted about it being National Correct Posture month on Facebook. Pilates is known to help you create a better posture – and by that, I’m sure most people think right away of certain exercises you’ve learned - or simply try to ‘straighten up.’ As a mind/body method Pilates also reaps one of the greatest benefits of regular practice – a greater body awareness. So, having the senses more...
Read MoreLet’s Give a Hand for Our Feet!
When’s the last time you treated your feet? It’ time to let the toes out from “hibernation” – wiggle them out of boots and shoes and take a good look at them! We tend to take our feet for granted – yet this part of our body is key to getting us from point A to point B. Walking, riding a bike or pushing the accelerator. Even if you prefer your transportation by horse, you communicate some directions with your feet. Because of its dynamic role in support and mobility, in Pilates we specifically focus on foot function. We work to correct imbalances in the foot, ankle, lower...
Read MoreMyPlate vs Healthy Eating Plate
We know that Balance is an important tenet in the Pilates Method. Balance is something we should strive for in our workouts where we burn calories; but it is also essential to find that balance in our calorie intake. I personally have had to alter eating habits due to some food sensitivities. But, when I heard MyPlate replaced the Food Pyramid I thought that, in general, it was a favorable “revamp” for the general public. I wanted to learn more, so I asked Elizabeth Prebish, RD, LDN to share her opinion about MyPlate. Here are some things to consider and what she uncovered in...
Read MoreI Love You, Pilates
First of all, I completely acknowledge that Valentine’s Day is a particularly Hallmark holiday. However, despite, I still think it’s a fun day to recognize the people and the things in your life that you love and appreciate. For me, I’ve decided to take the length of this blog to briefly list out why I love the thing to which I devote so many aspects of my life. So, because of Pilates: I love how I feel in my mind and body. Keeping up with a regular Pilates practice for a person with a busy work/life schedule is something to proud of in itself! But beyond that, Pilates...
Read More2 Reasons to Gift Pilates
With Christmas less than a week away, it’s time to get serious. As in: seriously, Christmas is less than a week away and that means less than a week to get the gift shopping in check and checked off the to-do list. If you’re reading this, you most likely have experienced the benefits of Pilates and may be considering the gift of this experience to one, or some, of the loved ones in your life. If you’re on the fence, here are 2 solid reasons to give the gift of Pilates. A Pure Reason. You have felt and understand the immeasurable benefits of Pilates and wish to share that...
Read MoreGroup Classes for the Holidays
It’s hard to believe the holiday season has already come back around and the thought of all festivities ahead can provoke just a smidge of anxiety. There’s the preparations involved for hosting guests, figuring recipes for dinner and potlucks, organizing outfits… oh yea, and all the usual day-to-day stuff like working and getting to the studio! It’s important not to let the craze of the additions to our calendars let us stray from focus, however this is way easier said then done. Personally, when the holiday season kicks in, I like to kick up my time in group...
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