How is it that I’ve had obliques my entire life but am just now understanding what it feels like for them to activate? Don’t I use them every single day? Don’t they literally function to keep me upright and stable? Thanks to this week, my obliques are now engaged and sore in a way that I never knew was possible.
Week 2 – Feeling the Difference?
Last week I mentioned how humbled I was feeling by this experiment. It’s abundantly clear to me that, no matter your level as a devotee or as a teacher, we are all students of Pilates, and it’s our real-time growth that keeps us moving forward.
My Tips for Preparing to Teach the STOTT PILATES® Basic Principles
I consider the five Basic Principles the essence of STOTT PILATES; what distinguishes the STOTT PILATES brand from all other Pilates methods. As a trainee, if you are going to learn one single thing from our training courses, learn the Basic Principles.
A Tough Start to 2019 and the Importance of Self Care
Feb 15 I was skiing in Aspen and on my final day skiing I fell, my first fall in 5 days. As I was going down I felt a pop in my knee and I knew I wouldn’t be able to get up.
May 30 I was waiting to turn left, blinker on and I was rear ended by a distracted driver- he didn’t even brake- resulting in whiplash a concussion and my car being totaled.
Pilates has Become a Major Player in my Life
Pilates has Become a Major Player in my Life
By Amy Slowik, PT
Pilates has become part of my life, whether I am in the studio or not.
In my physical therapy practice, I incorporate the pilates principles into every patient’s treatment program. Sometimes I teach them pilates exercises.
CHALLENGER UPDATE: WAY TO GO, DEBBIE!
Our studio fitness challenger, Debbie, has been incredibly committed to taking a variety of classes, where she has increased her upper body strength and fitness level! Hear what Debbie has to say about her first month as the challenger:
I have been having a great time being the 3 month challenger at Equilibrium and feel so grateful that I have had the opportunity.
Technique Tip: Rib Cage Placement
Importance of Rib Cage Placement
By: Gayle Eubanks
Have you ever wondered why your instructor is always commenting to you to keep your ribcage down on the mat or closed?
There are a couple of reasons for this. If you think about basic anatomy, (check out the skeleton behind the front desk) you’ll notice the rib bones actually have an attachment to the spine.
Pilates is NOT a trend…it’s a lifestyle
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Pilates is NOT a trend…it’s a lifestyle
By: Nancy Hodari
GOOGLE ALERT December 17, 2015:
“Pilates is NOT a top Fitness Trend for 2015-2016″
You might be surprised to learn of my relief when I read this Google alert.
“Let’s Breath” by Gayle Eubanks
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"Let's Breath" by Gayle Eubanks
We all know that breathing helps us focus and move tension from muscles we don't need to be using, especially our upper backs, shoulders and necks.
Breathing, especially your exhale also helps you make the connection to your deepest core.
Thinking logically about imprint…
A Thursday Technique Tip by Gayle Eubanks
We often tell our clients to imprint when they are attempting an open chain exercise. Why? The rationale is that bringing both the legs into the air (or into an open chain position), puts a lever or force against the pelvis.