What Does it Take to be a Great Pilates Teacher?
In a word, PASSION. I have been teaching Exercise, Yoga and Pilates for 20 years and teaching people how to teach Pilates for 16 years. And I must say that a good teacher can be trained and re-trained...
View ArticleImprint to reduce lower back pain
As a highly respected expert in the Pilates field I am often asked by novice teachers and new clients "why do I need to imprint my spine?". The answer is simple and two-fold: Safety and Effectiveness....
View ArticleWhat IS a Pilates body?
A Pilates body is.....NOT super model skinny; NOT muscley and sinewy. A Pilates body is a body that functions well, performs effortlessly and is pain free. That's it in a nutshell. Don't let the media...
View ArticlePILATES PROPS - Is it still a Pilates Mat Class?
Pilates mat classes are everywhere. Some good, some bad. Some in fitness centers, some in Pilates studios, some on DVD. Many of these classes have begun to add props for variety and it is my opinon...
View ArticlePilates for Life
If you know anything about the History of Pilates you will know and appreciate the many amazing benefits of the Pilates Method. From flattening the abdomen, to reducing back pain; increasing...
View ArticlePilates.....Is it therapy or exercise?
Joseph H. Pilates, born in the late 1800's, is often considered the father of modern Physical Therapy. Much of his early work was done in a hospital after World War 1 where he was able, albeit...
View ArticleGet Empowered by doing Pilates
Pilates is hard, there's no doubt about it. Anyone who has tried it will tell you, here is a very steep learning curve and things often seem impossible to achieve especially in the early days of your...
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