June is National Scoliosis Month! This is a great time to discuss how Pilates can help improve and manage scoliosis symptoms, as well as check in with our spinal health in general. According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, this condition affects 6-9 million people in the United States. While there is not a known cure […]
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If you have low energy, are recovering from illness, or simply feel a bit under the weather, it can be difficult to bring yourself to the mat for a Pilates workout. And nothing can be more frustrating than a long interruption to your Pilates routine. The good news is that, in addition to rest, gentle […]
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Many people are shocked at how small movements using your body weight can reshape and tone your entire body. Because Pilates’ controlled movements use deep core muscles to stabilize and target small and large muscle groups all at once, you do not need a super-fast paced cardio or big, heavy weights to see a visible […]
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Stacking exercises (also known as sequencing) to create a workout routine is a method used in most exercise programs. Stacking can be accomplished with one fitness regimen or cross-training to combine many different exercise approaches. In Pilates specifically, a series of movements is designed thematically and with intentional ordering to create a stack—a personalized workout. […]
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6 Benefits of Pilates Breathing Pilates movements cannot be separated from breath. In Pilates, breathwork is considered a necessary tool that cleanses, prepares, positions and engages the body through Pilates movements. With conscious breath patterns, you will see improvements in your practice, as well as in integrating the mind and body on and off the […]
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There are two different approaches to Pilates: mat work and using the reformer, the traditional Pilates machine. Most people are familiar with classic mat Pilates because it can be practiced anywhere. However, because reformer Pilates uses a large machine, is often viewed as more complicated or difficult and only intended for the most serious Pilates […]
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