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 …
Motivation
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 …
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 …
Creating Resistance for a Deeper Stretch: The Secret Ingredient to Getting More from your Pilates Practice
If you’ve been practicing Pilates for a while, you may have heard about the importance of creating resistance within the body to achieve a deeper …
Why I Chose Classical Pilates—and Why It’s the Best for Your Body
My Journey to Classical Pilates My Pilates journey had plenty of twists, turns and changed directions. It was a road of exploration to find the …
