Exercise of the Week: Imprinting
Monday October 30, 2006
Pilates and Pregnancy
Friday October 27, 2006
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise for pregnant women and here's why: It strengthens and tones the abdominals, pelvic floor and back safely and quickly. Actually, ... Read More
Vary that Workout
Tuesday October 24, 2006
I've just graduated myself to a new level of my Pilates practice. Maybe it is the cooler weather, but I suddenly feel ready to work a little harder. I was ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Swan
Monday October 23, 2006
One of the principles that we work with a lot in Pilates is balance. One of the ways that we work with balance is to make use of exercises that ... Read More
Get Ready for Healthy Mondays
Friday October 20, 2006
The Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has launched a campaign called Healthy Monday. The idea is that Monday is the perfect day to set up our healthy intentions ... Read More
Could You Do Pilates Every Day?
Wednesday October 18, 2006
Once you start reaping the rewards of doing Pilates on a regular basis, you might start thinking about doing it every day! How would that feel? Would it be safe?
A ... Read More
Exercise of the Week: Open Leg Rocker
Monday October 16, 2006
Open Leg Rocker is a great abdominal workout. You can use this exercise to practice sequential control between the upper and lower abdominals. You will need to keep your abdominals ... Read More
Have a Pilates Body by the Holidays
Friday October 13, 2006
One of the many reasons that Pilates is so popular is that it is known for quickly re-shaping the body. If you are a person who is motivated by goal ... Read More
The PMA Conference is Coming Up
Wednesday October 11, 2006
There is still time to register for The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) "Return to Life" Educational Conference to be held in Indian Wells (Palm Springs), California, November 2-5. This is ... Read More
Well, How Are You Going to Do This?!
Monday October 9, 2006
Looking for the Exercise of the Week? Don't worry, this isn't it! This picture is of Lara Kolesar of Kolesar Studios performing a very advanced move on the Pilates reformer. ... Read More
A Gallery of Pilates/Yoga Workout Clothes
Saturday October 7, 2006
I found lots of wonderful Pilates and yoga clothes at the Yoga Journal Conference, 2006. I've posted a gallery of photos of some of the vendors showing off their great ... Read More
The Pilates - Yoga Connection
Wednesday October 4, 2006
Inspired by attending the Yoga Journal yoga conference, I've been giving some thought to the differences and similarities between yoga and pilates. While Pilates may be a bit more about ... Read More
Exercise of the Week: Seal
Monday October 2, 2006
Seal is a fun and challenging pilates mat exercise. Is also quite an abdominal workout in that it requires a lot of core strength in order to control the movement. ... Read More
Winsor Pilates at a Yoga Conference
Sunday October 1, 2006
I've just returned from the Yoga Journal Conference Yoga Conference in beautiful Estes Park, CO. The conference was near my home, and since there is so much crossover interest these ... Read More