As much as we sometimes wish it would, life doesn’t stop during the hot summer months. So even as the August sun blazes, we still find ourselves running errands, commuting, and trying to get that workout in. But before…
Summertime conjures up images of lounge chairs, tropical drinks, and lazy days. Or maybe it’s bonfires, backyard BBQs, and open roads…? While many of us have some sort of break during the coming months, how we use our freedom…
If you’ve been practicing yoga your whole life, why should you be interested in trying out Pilates, a seemingly entirely different fitness modality? In truth, yoga and Pilates have more in common than you might think. Especially if you’re…
Pilates has its own rich tradition and with that tradition comes a unique vocabulary. If you are just getting started with a Pilates practice, it’s helpful to know what the teacher is referencing when they call out a pose.…
The saying “I have arrived” is often used in the context of a sense of accomplishment. When we’ve completed a task, escalated in our career, or reached a landmark in our personal lives, we feel like we’ve “made it”—we…
When we notice someone walk by who has that “special something,” what is it that we are truly seeing? Is it that they are in great shape? Well dressed? Smart? Beautiful? It’s hard to put a finger on, but…
There are those sweltering summer days where we find we are seeking emotional shelter, physical rest, and an opportunity to just “cool our jets.” There are also days where we find ourselves telling the heat to “bring it on.”…
Some of the most frequently asked questions Pilates instructors get to answer include: “Pilates is like Yoga with crunches, right?” “Pilates is an hour of ab work, right?” “Pilates is [insert person quickly moving straight arms up and down…
If you’ve found yourself saying, “I need to strengthen my core,” but also, “I don’t know where to start,” you’re not alone. So many of us know that we need to firm up in this area and for so…