If There Were a Pilates Olympics…
Every four years, the world gathers to watch elite athletes compete in strength, speed, endurance, and precision. But I’ve been thinking… What if there were …
Karen Wilder
When Pilates Was Just a Workout — and When It Became More
When I first started Pilates, it was just a workout – like any other workout I had done before. And I loved it. I loved …
The Magic Flashlight
Thomas (my husband) and I have been painting the interior of our house since July 2025. Painting runs in my family. My brother, Mark, is …
Finding the “Up” in Pilates: Lift, Length, and the Work That Takes Time
Lately, in my own Pilates lessons, I’ve been working on something that isn’t new – but still very much a work in progress: finding more …
The Work is on the “In”
One thing I say often in the studio is that the work is on the “in.”It’s not just about moving the carriage out – it’s …
Thinking About Trying Pilates? Here’s What You Should Know Before You Begin
From the desk of Karen Wilder, Owner of Wilder Pilates — Lenexa, KS With so many new people discovering Pilates right now, I want to …
Lessons from My Pilgrimage: What Rome and Assisi Taught Me About Practice
This fall, I had the gift of traveling to Italy for a pilgrimage through Rome and Assisi during the Jubilee Year. It was a journey …
Fixing Your Alignment in Pilates: Awareness is the Superpower
In class today, I told my clients, “If you know about it, you can fix it.”That one simple sentence captures one of the greatest gifts …
Coordination Part 1. Slow is the New Strong: The Flow of Coordination
Let’s slow things down for a minute. No, really—slow it down, slow is flow… Flow, one of the guiding principles of Pilates, is often misunderstood …
Building Muscle Mass After 50 with Pilates: Strength Without Bulk
As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly important for overall health, mobility, and independence. After 50, the body naturally loses muscle due to hormonal …
