How often do you smile? Hopefully you can take a second to smile right now because a simple smile will lengthen your life, make you appear more attractive, make you smarter, help you destress. I believe that it is important to smile during a Pilates session because we do Pilates to have fun and enjoy […]
View PostInside the Pilates Studio: Tiziana Trovati

Tiziana Trovati began her study of the Pilates Method in 1992. Originally from Milan, Italy, Tiziana came to New York City to continue her dance career and to study with Joe Pilates’ protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, at Drago’s Gymnasium, now True Pilates NY. Although I first met Tiziana in California, I saw her again in 2005 […]
View PostThe Entire Mat is in the Short Box

“The Entire Mat is in the Short Box.” Imagine my delight at hearing Jay Grimes utter this phrase. In any of his workshops, often less than 10 minutes in, a pearl of this caliber is unleashed and I am just so happy to be in the room. I’m not entirely sure I didn’t whoop out […]
View PostPilates Exercise Breakdown Video: The Pelvic Curl

The Pelvic Curl is a foundational and very important Pilates exercise. I believe that learning and practicing the proper execution of the Pelvic Curl (along with some other foundational Pilates exercises) sets the stage for successful and beneficial Pilates practice. But in saying that, performing the Pelvic Curl correctly with all of its subtle nuances […]
View PostExercise Breakdown: Seated Mermaid – A Must Do!

In your exercise routine, do you have a favorite exercise that you just love to do? An exercise that you know without a shadow of a doubt will make you feel good, strong, accomplished and ready to go? For me it’s the Pilates Mermaid. It’s a spirally, bendy and stretchy exercise that makes just about […]
View PostContinuing Education Platform for Pilates Professionals

We’ve been following the trends in online pilates education for years now. A new offering in online fitness education looks to be a great web service for pilates professionals looking to continue their education and renew their certification. The service has loads of Pilates and Dance video courses on the website. We included a copy […]
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