Prop Time: Don’t throw out that deflated ball! Getting right to it, here we are with a new prop. Did you know that a deflated ball can be a Pilates prop? The Squishy ball helps strengthen your core and posture when used as feedback in exercises. In a lot of ways, the squishy ball is […]
Pilates props
Prop Time: You need 2 of this prop!
Prop Time: You need 2 of this prop! It takes two to make a thing go right It takes two to make it outta sight Hit it! I just dated myself with that song lyric! I dusted off my 1-lb weights, and incorporated it into my Pilates mat practice. You can too! Weights strengthen and […]
Prop Time: What’s old is cool again!
Why I’m talking about the theraband, of course! LOL – I think it was popular in the 80’s. Don’t quote me on that, but I think that’s when it was all the rage. Well, as much as a prop can be a rage for a workout – ha! But with lockdown and quarantine, I pulled […]
Prop Time: Go to your dining room!
Prop Time: Go to your dining room! Ready to enhance/improve/challenge your Pilates mat practice with something from your dining room? Grab a chair. A dining room chair, or a folding chair. No wheels, and no arm rests. Also, grab a yoga mat or a Silpat (nonstick baking mat) to place your chair on top of […]
Prop Time: Roll it out!
Prop Time: Roll it out! Ready – here we go; here’s your clue! Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ Rawhide! This song lyric popped into my head as I was starting to write this. Some may say that I’m starting with everyone’s favorite prop. Can you guess? A self-care […]
Why do themed and prop mat classes?
Why do themed and prop mat classes? “Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking, nor outright purchase.” ~ Joseph H. Pilates When you read my class descriptions, you’ll see that I mention weekly themes and props to help with your Pilates practice. You may wonder why. And here it is in a Cliff […]