Pilates or Yoga? “Change happens through movement and movement heals.” ~ Joseph H. Pilates After you’ve read my FAQ to Introduction to Pilates, I figured you would have more questions for me. Maybe you’re a yogi or a yogini, and wondering what is this cousin to yoga called Pilates? Do I need it? And I’m […]
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Prop Time: Love/Hate (or is it Hate/Love?) relationship with the Magic Circle
Prop Time: Love/Hate (or is it Hate/Love?) relationship with the Magic Circle Here we are with the most (un)popular Pilates prop – the Magic Circle! This prop adds resistance to exercises to provide muscular feedback of proximal connections (where your limbs connect to your torso/trunk), and isometric connections (similar to how springs teach this). There […]
Prop Time: Go to your bathroom for these props!
Prop Time: Go to your bathroom for these props! These props are definitely in your home, and I’ll show you its other purpose for a workout. Grab a hand towel or a bath towel, and a towel bar. These props give your body and mind feedback to see where you are connected or disconnected. I […]
Prop Time: Don’t throw out that deflated ball!
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 […]
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 […]
An Introduction to Pilates
An Introduction to Pilates “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” – Joseph H. Pilates Welcome to Pilates! Whether you came here out of curiosity, wanting to know more, or signed up for your first class, and wondering what’s next, here are some FAQ’s to help you get started. What is Pilates? Here’s by […]
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 […]
SELF-CARE
SELF-CARE “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” ~ hellobombshell.com If you’re like me, your mind thinks of self-care as a spa day, something you do to pamper yourself, maybe a face mask or a bath, even a facial or a massage. But what if you thought of self-care […]