What is GYROTONIC®?
What is GYROTONIC®? November 20th, 2025 Equilibrium Studio What is GYROTONIC®? I may be biased, but it is one of the BEST movement…
Read More →Expert perspectives on Pilates, movement, wellness, instructor training, and the Equilibrium Studio community.
STOTT PILATES® is widely considered the most scientifically grounded approach to Pilates in the world. In this article, we explore what sets it apart, who it supports, and why alignment-based movement produces such lasting results.
Read Article
What is GYROTONIC®? November 20th, 2025 Equilibrium Studio What is GYROTONIC®? I may be biased, but it is one of the BEST movement…
Read More →
My Journey with Pilates and Bringing Wellness to Detroit October 1st, 2024 Equilibrium Studio I took my first Pilates class over t…
Read More →
Feeling That Neck Tension December 20th, 2023 Equilibrium Studio Most of us can agree that at times during our hectic day, we expe…
Read More →
How the MELT Method has improved my Pilates practice February 2nd, 2022 Equilibrium Studio Relax your shoulders. Soften your ribs.…
Read More →
Breathing—A Physical Therapist’s Perspective January 12th, 2022 Equilibrium Studio Breathing…. Should be easy, right? As it turns…
Read More →
Week 5 – A Whole New Body August 5th, 2021 Equilibrium Studio I finished the challenge on June 27th, a warm and bright Sunday. I l…
Read More →
Week 4 – Seeing the Difference? June 30th, 2021 Equilibrium Studio This week had a rough start. The Monday I was supposed to see t…
Read More →
Week 3 – The Middle June 16th, 2021 Equilibrium Studio How is it that I've had obliques my entire life but am just now understandi…
Read More →
Week 2 – Feeling the Difference? June 16th, 2021 Equilibrium Studio Last week I mentioned how humbled I was feeling by this experi…
Read More →
Week 1 – Back to Basics May 28th, 2021 Equilibrium Studio My lats, they hurt. I only discovered this during a private with Anna wh…
Read More →
Hello! I’m Cambrey. May 20th, 2021 Cambrey Thomas Cambrey Thomas Hello! I’m Cambrey. I’m a professional writer and fitness enthusi…
Read More →
The Value of Matwork April 12th, 2021 Equilibrium Studio Before I was certified on the Pilates equipment, I had my Mat certificati…
Read More →
Why Pilates? December 18th, 2020 Equilibrium Studio As someone with a passion for movement and well-being, I was naturally drawn t…
Read More →
Focus on a transformation bigger than myself December 18th, 2020 Equilibrium Studio I moved to Detroit so I could pursue my Master…
Read More →
Working out in a Mask July 29th, 2020 Equilibrium Studio Since we've been back at the studio, the biggest change for me has been w…
Read More →
Pilates Diversity Scholarship July 2nd, 2020 Equilibrium Studio My dear friend and colleague, Holly Furgason, owner of Blue Sparro…
Read More →
Coronavirus And Our Community March 19th, 2020 Nancy Hodari Greetings: I want to discuss coronavirus. Like you, I am unsure whethe…
Read More →
Why I Love Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels (CCB) March 14th, 2020 Equilibrium Studio Have you already taken Mat and Reformer or maybe…
Read More →
What to Observe When Observing…..PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY!!!! December 13th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio Doing your observation hours can b…
Read More →
Why I Still Love Pilates November 28th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio In 1998 I heard about Equilibrium from an acquaintance who had bee…
Read More →
In my Experience: How this STOTT PILATES® instructor made a meaningful difference in her client’s life November 20th, 2019 Equilib…
Read More →
MELT Inspiration Mary Alice October 15th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio Mary Alice has been my client for 5 years this month (Happy MELT…
Read More →
Which Workout Is The Best? August 15th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio As a seasoned fitness instructor of 30 years (how can I be that ol…
Read More →
My Tips for Preparing to Teach the STOTT PILATES® Basic Principles August 8th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio I consider the five Basic P…
Read More →
A Tough Start to 2019 and the Importance of Self Care July 15th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio Feb 15 I was skiing in Aspen and on my fi…
Read More →
My Love Affair with Pilates May 9th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio Senior Instructor -- Equilibrium Pilates Studio & Cecchetti Instructo…
Read More →
Passion for Pilates May 7th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio When I started pilates as a client in 2012, I just had my first job after rec…
Read More →To Count or Cue February 5th, 2019 Equilibrium Studio When teaching, counting reps is easy (most of the time). It can be a good id…
Read More →
Pilates and Dancers December 12th, 2018 Equilibrium Studio Senior Instructor -- Equilibrium Pilates Studio & Cecchetti Instructor…
Read More →
Why take CCB? September 28th, 2018 Equilibrium Studio Students often ask me about taking the Cadillac, Chair and Barrels courses a…
Read More →
Motherhood and Pilates Instructor = My Dream Career August 6th, 2018 Equilibrium Studio I started doing Pilates in 2003 after I ha…
Read More →
Tip #1 for Getting the Most Out of STOTT PILATES® Intensive Training June 30th, 2018 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations! You have…
Read More →
Why learning to teach Pilates is best with a group June 2nd, 2018 Equilibrium Studio Working out as a Pilates client is often best…
Read More →
What you need to know before choosing a pilates training school April 25th, 2018 Nancy Hodari My story of a spinal injury and the…
Read More →
Why I Think That You Should Check Out the Stott Pilates Difference for Yourself April 20th, 2018 Equilibrium Studio Amy Slowik, PT…
Read More →
Sitting Is The New Smoking January 24th, 2018 Nancy Hodari Ameera David WXYZ, an ABC affiliate Taking Action Reporter saw Equilibr…
Read More →
Martina Sprague and Nancy Hodari revive Barrechat.com April 13th, 2017 Equilibrium Studio Introduction 2.0 Martina is back! For th…
Read More →
Pilates or Bust (literally)! My Partnership with Equilibrium Pilates March 13th, 2017 Equilibrium Studio I’m not totally lost when…
Read More →
Leading Lady Spotlight: Nancy Hodari February 8th, 2017 Equilibrium Studio There's a saying I've been hearing over and over for th…
Read More →
TRx Rip Trainer course added to the calendar! October 26th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio We are hosting a TRX Rip Trainer Foundations c…
Read More →
Your opinion matters! October 3rd, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Help us create the schedule that meets YOUR needs. We are open in Birmi…
Read More →
Equilibrium Birmingham opening! September 18th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio We are ready to welcome you to a beautiful urban space dev…
Read More →
Welcome to Equilibrium Birmingham! August 2nd, 2016 Equilibrium Studio We are so excited to be opening our second location in Birm…
Read More →
Congratulations Erin Powers on passing your STOTT exam! July 8th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Erin Powers on passin…
Read More →
Congratulations to Equilibrium Instructor, Cara, on passing her exam! June 21st, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Equili…
Read More →
Congratulations to our newest Advanced Instructors, Lauren & Amanda! May 31st, 2016 Equilibrium Studio A huge congratulations to t…
Read More →
Congratulations on passing your exams, Amy & Tina! May 25th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Tina Bayn on passing her S…
Read More →
We’re Hiring! Immediate Opening! May 24th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Are you or do you know someone whiling their days away in a cor…
Read More →
If I wasn’t a Pilates instructor…by Jenn Montie May 3rd, 2016 Equilibrium Studio By: Jenn Montie On the Equilibrium Studio website…
Read More →
My favorite Pilates exercise is… April 21st, 2016 Equilibrium Studio By: Liz Smythe "So you just haven't lived until you try eleph…
Read More →
Pilates has Become a Major Player in my Life April 12th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Pilates has Become a Major Player in my Life By A…
Read More →
“Pilates an Effective Exercise, especially if you’re pregnant” April 4th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio We love seeing our pregnant clie…
Read More →
Inspiring testimonial from our amazing, post-pregnancy client! March 28th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio We love hearing inspiring stori…
Read More →
A great teacher is also a great student… March 24th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio A great teacher is also a great student... I love lea…
Read More →
Congratulations Mary, Maria and Julie on passing your exams! March 17th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio We would like to congratulate Mar…
Read More →
Studio Stars: Anastasia and Ron Plonkey! March 11th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Our FIRST Studio Stars Feature highlights one of our…
Read More →
“Anyone can beat you up. We can build you up.” March 5th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Our good friend and guest trainer, Holly Furgaso…
Read More →
My Favorite Exercise Is…with Jenn Montie March 5th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Jenn shares two of her favorite exercises: My favorite…
Read More →
STOTT Pilates for Dance Instructors March 3rd, 2016 Equilibrium Studio STOTT PILATES ® for Dance Instructors By Jenn Montie As a b…
Read More →
Congratulations to Julie Meyer! March 2nd, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Julie Meyer on passing her STOTT PILATES ® M…
Read More →
Challenger 2 Month Update! February 23rd, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Here's the latest update from our Winter Challenger, Debbie. Deb…
Read More →
CHALLENGER UPDATE: WAY TO GO, DEBBIE! January 26th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Our studio fitness challenger, Debbie, has been incred…
Read More →
Technique Tip: Rib Cage Placement January 19th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Importance of Rib Cage Placement By: Gayle Eubanks Have yo…
Read More →
Congratulations to Davy on passing her exam! January 11th, 2016 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations, Davy Darnton, on passing your…
Read More →
Pilates is NOT a trend…it’s a lifestyle December 21st, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Pilates is NOT a trend…it’s a lifestyle By: Nancy H…
Read More →
Congratulations, Courtney Jones, on passing your exam! December 21st, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Courtney Jones on…
Read More →
Congratulations to our alumni apprentice, Cortney! December 14th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio One of our most recent apprentices, Cort…
Read More →
“Let’s Breath” by Gayle Eubanks December 9th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio "Let's Breath" by Gayle Eubanks We all know that breathing h…
Read More →
12 reasons everyone should do Pilates December 7th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio A well known beauty editor in the UK lists 12 reasons…
Read More →
Congratulations to Brooke on becoming a certified STOTT instructor! December 1st, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations, Brooke…
Read More →
Congratulations Jessie Lauren on passing your exams! November 30th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio We are so excited to congratulate two…
Read More →
We are hiring! November 16th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio We are looking to add excellent candidates to our Client Service Team! Inter…
Read More →
Congratulations, Lily Seitter, on passing your exam! November 5th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Lily Seitter on pass…
Read More →
Thinking logically about imprint… November 5th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio A Thursday Technique Tip by Gayle Eubanks We often tell ou…
Read More →
Congratulations to Amanda on passing your Full Level 1 Exam! November 5th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Amanda Gyura…
Read More →
Congratulations to Kim Marian on passing her exam!! November 3rd, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Kim Marian who just p…
Read More →
Congratulations to trainee, Beth! October 29th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations Beth Maza on passing your STOTT Pilates Ma…
Read More →
Plie for Pink raised over $3,600 for Shades of Pink! October 26th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Our Xtend Barre class on Saturday, Octo…
Read More →
Plie for Pink with us October 24th! October 22nd, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Plie for Pink! Please join us for this very special clas…
Read More →
Congratulations to Andrea Schins on passing her exam! September 18th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio We are so excited to announce that o…
Read More →
Congratulations Lauren and Sarah on passing your exam! September 2nd, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to our latest traine…
Read More →
Danialle Karmanos’ WORK IT OUT volunteers come to EQ to WORK IT OUT! August 26th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Equilibrium believes in…
Read More →
Donation class for ALS of Michigan with Mari & Sam at Lululemon! August 25th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Thank you to all who attende…
Read More →
We love Holly Furgason! July 21st, 2015 Equilibrium Studio We loved having Holly Furgason back at Equilibrium this summer to teach…
Read More →
Postural Analysis…this is why STOTT Pilates is the “Ivy League” of pilates education! July 10th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Technique…
Read More →
Congratulations, Esther, on passing your exam! June 30th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio We are so happy for Esther Rauscher on receiving…
Read More →
Congratulations Amy and Angela! June 24th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Amy Southers and Angela Sutcliffe on being t…
Read More →
Pilates Training Scholarship available! June 15th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Equilibrium is offering a STOTT Pilates Training Schola…
Read More →
Stephen Tulloch credits Pilates at Equilibrium for his comeback! June 5th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Equilibrium loves having Stephe…
Read More →
Congratulations, Sarah Lange!! May 29th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Sarah Lange on being the newest STOTT Certifie…
Read More →
Congratulations to our March MATness winners! April 7th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Here at Equilibrium we love competitions that mot…
Read More →
Don’t take chocolate to the Seder or Easter Dinner! March 31st, 2015 Equilibrium Studio The perfect hostess gift is the gift of he…
Read More →
Ron Plonkey wins March MATness with 45 points! March 31st, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Meet Ronald Plonkey, overall March MATness winn…
Read More →
New EQ gift cards with fresh updated look! March 25th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR FAMILY, COWOR…
Read More →
Your Body. Your Future. Do Pilates. It Works. February 24th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Enter our March Matness by signing up for a b…
Read More →
EQ’s Wedding Bootcamp in the News! February 6th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Get in Shape with us for your Big Day! The whole wedding…
Read More →
Master Instructor, John Garey, coming in March! January 26th, 2015 Equilibrium Studio Join John Garey on March 7th & 8th for works…
Read More →
Congratulations to Sue on all your accomplishments as our Studio Challenger! December 18th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio OUR STUDIO CHA…
Read More →
Need STOTT or ACE CECs before the end of the year? December 17th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio We are offering two workshops THIS Satur…
Read More →
Adolescents 9-15 years old exercise at Equilibrium November 17th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Exercise and physical activity are vital…
Read More →
Way to go, Sue! Week 10 of the challenge started today… November 17th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Our challenger, Sue, has been AMAZI…
Read More →
Fall Challenger halfway update! October 28th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to our fall challenger, Sue Dumond, for maki…
Read More →
December Workshops with PJ O’Clair October 10th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Master Instructor, PJ O'Clair, is returning to Equilibriu…
Read More →
Congratulations to Tasha, our Summer Challenger! September 19th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Tasha, our 3-month Summer Challenger, fin…
Read More →
STOTT Pilates Workshops this Fall September 15th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Our September workshops with Lead Instructor Trainer and…
Read More →
Introducing our Fall Challenger, Sue! September 11th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to our newest challenger, Sue! We ar…
Read More →
Teen Fitness at Equilibrium September 9th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio If this class time or day does not work for you, you are welcom…
Read More →
No Sugar September…Join us! August 31st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio This September, the Equilibrium community is invited to take a pl…
Read More →
Keeping kids active when they’re back to school August 27th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Summer provides many opportunities for kids t…
Read More →
Sister-Sister…Wedding Bootcamp Testimonial! August 27th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Sisters, Jaclyn and Alyssa, participated in our W…
Read More →
JUST ADDED: Intensive Reformer near Toledo, OH this FALL August 22nd, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Due to the high demand of our Summer…
Read More →
Two Month Challenger Update…Congrats Tasha! August 21st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to Tasha Lord, our Summer Challen…
Read More →
“Equilibrium changed my life…” A testimonial from Andrea Schins August 20th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Dear Nancy, I wanted to write…
Read More →
Upcoming Workshops…For ALL Fitness Professionals August 18th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Ready to take your training and instruction…
Read More →
Look for equilibrium studio in the new issue of Leisure Lifestyle. July 21st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Have you seen the new issue…
Read More →
What being a Lululemon Ambassador means to me… July 21st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Lululemon clothing has been at the top of my bir…
Read More →
Challenger 1 Month Update…Congratulations on your progress! July 21st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Our 3-month Studio Fitness Class Ch…
Read More →
Congratulations to our Summer Studio Class Challengers! June 16th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations Nicole & Tasha, Equilib…
Read More →
The arrival of Xtend Barre Babies on Board! June 11th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Xtend Barre Babies on Board at Equilibrium We love…
Read More →
No Ordinary Fitness Bar…ActivMotion Bar June 4th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio You may have seen trainers and clients using a new piece…
Read More →
UPDATE: Winter Challenger Couple…Congratulations! May 27th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Remember our challenger couple, Monisha and Ma…
Read More →
Congratulations to challenger & bride-to-be, Sarah! May 20th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Our Winter 3-month Xtend Barre Challenge jus…
Read More →
Video Internship Announced May 12th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Video Internership Job Description - Our video intern will spend appr…
Read More →
Mother’s Day Partner Class! May 12th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Mother's Day is a wonderful chance to spend time with our mothers, g…
Read More →
Calling all new moms…Xtend Barre Babies on Board May 5th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Equilibrium is SO excited to announce we are exp…
Read More →
Congratulations! Grand Prizes announced at HAPPY HOUR! May 2nd, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Congratulations to all of our clients for…
Read More →
Congratulations Veronika Scott! April 9th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio We are thrilled to see such a powerful, driven and inspirationa…
Read More →
SPRING into ACTION April 1st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Today is the day... SPRING into ACTION with us for the next 30 days! Are you…
Read More →
Challenger Update! March 26th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Our challengers have been taking classes for a little over a month and are…
Read More →
Spring into a New YOU Event March 24th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio On Saturday afternoon we hosted guests and clients at the studio f…
Read More →
Lululemon Barre Crawl March 17th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio We loved seeing so many new faces and existing Equilibrium clients durin…
Read More →
Meet Erin Nicole… March 12th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio We are so excited to have WXYZ's Entertainment Reporter, Erin Nicole, workin…
Read More →
A Thankful Trainee March 3rd, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Our training coordinator, Jessie, was so pleased to receive this Thank You n…
Read More →
STRONG is the new skinny…Xtend Challengers 2014 February 21st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Introducing our first Xtend Challengers of…
Read More →
Wellness with Willow Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching February 21st, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Areas of focus with clients includ…
Read More →
Get your FREE Equilibrium Iphone or Android Phone App January 25th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio You're in control with the Equilibrium…
Read More →
Three months of free exercise if you are the next January 25th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Three months of free exercise if you are t…
Read More →
January Jammin with new hires! January 18th, 2014 Equilibrium Studio Pictures and complete bios coming soon: Sarah Willoughby - fo…
Read More →