Congratulations to Erin Powers on passing her Matwork and Reformer Level 1 exam! We are very impressed with your handwork and dedication and wish you all the best in your future as a Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor!

By: Jenn Montie

On the Equilibrium Studio website, we used to include the following question under our bio, "If I wasn't a Pilates instructor I would be___________"

My answer to that question was "I would start my own dance studio."

I started dance at the age of three when my mom thought it was a fun way to keep me active.

By: Liz Smythe

"So you just haven't lived until you try elephant on the chair! It's very hard for me to pick a favorite Pilates exercise, but that one is right at the top of the list. It makes me smile just thinking about it! I love the challenge of the balance, the intensity of the abdominal work and the fantastic stretch through the back.

We love seeing our pregnant clients staying healthy and safe during their pregnancy so when we came across this article recently, we were so thrilled with what this instructor is saying!

"One question I get asked all the time by women who are pregnant: “Is Pilates safe to do?”

And my response is: YES! During pregnancy it is important to exercise regularly and most importantly, safely.

We would like to congratulate Mary Warren and Maria Haralambis on passing your Matwork, Level 1 exams and to Julie Casto for passing her Matwork & Reformer, Level 1 exam!

We are so impressed with all of your dedication and hard work and wish you lots of success in your career as a certified pilates instructor!

Jenn shares two of her favorite exercises:

My favorite exercise to teach on the mat is slow double leg stretch. It is great for the core and has a lot of choreography! It is difficult to cue, but with practice it is a fun challenge!

My favorite exercise to do personally is feet in the straps -frog.

for Dance Instructors
By Jenn Montie

As a ballet instructor I think that every dance instructor should go through the training program!

I was a dance instructor before I became a Pilates instructor and I'm so thankful that I decided to do the training! People who grow up dancing usually have a strong body awareness and a good sense of anatomy.

Congratulations to Julie Meyer on passing her  Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels, Level 1 exam. We are proud of your hardwork and accomplishments!

Julie is currently teaching mat, Pilates on the ball and equipment classes 5 days a week at Pilates connection in Saint Clair shores.