Category: Understanding Pilates
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How to get the most out of your Pilates workout at home.
We’ve heard from so many clients about the convenience and joys of being able to do their Pilates at home. While many are missing the Pilates equipment and can’t wait to get back into the studio, they’re keeping their strength and energy up by joining their instructors virtually. And they’re amazed at what they’ve been…
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Why I try to add a little meditation into my Pilates each day.
Meditation is something I’d always thought about doing. I read about it and knew of its countless benefits, but it never transpired into any type of regular practice. I admired it from afar, but was intimidated and figured that in order to start, I needed to go big: commit at least one hour every day,…
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Teaching Tips: Build Strength on the Pilates Mat to do Advanced Reformer.
As we move beyond the Pilates mat repertoire, we’re exploring functional strength patterns that are inspired by equipment based exercises. Instead of mimicking movement from the Pilate equipment onto the mat, we’re pulling different components from one exercise. This creates sequences of movements that can help our clients (and us!) with strength development and movement…