“I don’t like Pilates mat classes.” I’ve heard this phrase probably dozens of times from Pilates instructors and students alike. Every time that I hear this phrase I cringe a bit inside because I feel that they are missing the biggest jewel that Pilates has to offer. Most of us constantly complain that we don’t […]
View PostPilates for the Athlete: 3 Things You Need to Know

by Laura Browning Grant Are you an athlete that physically pushes your body? Such athletes are individuals that train hard in one discipline–marathons, triathlons, iron-man, cross-fit, MMA, tennis, baseball, football, basketball, swimming, boxing, etc. Typically, such an individual spends most of their time training specifically for that discipline and little or no time on other […]
View PostStaying Motivated on a Personal and Professional Pilates Journey with Clarissa Smirnov

The beautiful thing about Pilates is that it feels good. ~Clarissa Smirnov I got to know Clarissa a couple of months ago after I published an article How to Find Your Pilates happy Place. Clarissa responded to a newsletter (tip: it shows you that I always answer all the emails. And I love hearing your […]
View PostGet a Lift in Your Upper Back and Chest Area – Pre-Pilates Video

Do you ever feel tight in your upper back area? Have you been sitting behind the computer too long? Have you been driving for a long time? Have you been changing springs and adjusting Pilates clients all day? Have you been caring for a child? Or cooking? Or checking your phone? Everybody gets tight in […]
View PostStrong Upper Body with Pilates – 30 minute Video

Sculpt you Upper Body with a 30 minute Pilates workout that takes the best Reformer exercises to the mat. First we will release tight muscles in the neck and shoulder area and then will take Rowing, Stomach Series, Pulling Straps and even Tendon Stretch to the mat. We will finish with a delicious Mermaid stretch […]
View PostReformer on the Mat Pilates Video

Everybody loves a good Reformer workout because it is so much fun! Most people are limited to having Reformer workouts only at the studio but this video will bring all your favorite Reformer exercises to the mat. This intermediate Pilates workout starts with a gentle spin on the traditional footwork and then snowballs into an […]
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