One Step at a Time: Lessons from The Narrows
Part II — My Zion National Park Adventure. Read Part I here. What a day! We had just completed one of the most memorable experiences …
Motivation
Keep Moving
I’ve spent the past several days hiking, walking – a lot – and exploring some incredibly beautiful places. I even rode an e-bike into Zion …
When Inspiration Is Hard to Find
I’ll let you in on a little secret. This week, I didn’t feel particularly inspired to write a blog. Usually, an idea pops into my …
The Push Through Bar: Simple in Name, Profound in Purpose
I honestly don’t remember the very first time I used the Push Through Bar. I was a brand-new teacher, and the Cadillac I learned on …
Enjoy the Journey
The other day, while teaching a group class, I found myself thinking about something that happens often in Pilates. We were working on Side to …
Trust the Process
I’m sure I heard the phrase growing up, but I distinctly remember hearing it during my first training with Peak Pilates more than fifteen years …
Pilates: The Workout Your Brain Has Been Waiting For
When most people think about Pilates, they think about stronger abdominals, better posture, improved flexibility, or perhaps relief from aches and pains. And while Pilates …
The Teaser: More Than Just a Shape
Let’s talk about the Teaser. It’s one of the most iconic exercises in Pilates – and one that can stir the pot a bit. We …
Be Boring – It Might Change Your Body
Let me ask you something… can you stand with both feet on the ground and keep equal weight on both legs? Sounds simple, maybe even …
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 …
