20 years in the Pilates business This is a big year for women and a big year for Body Harmonics. So, on the eve of International Women’s Day, which happens to coincide with Body Harmonics’ 20th Anniversary year, it seems fitting to celebrate—by applauding the many women behind the growth of Pilates and by learning…
Tips on hip replacements In June 2012 my left hip was replaced and I knew there was a good chance my right one would have to be done at some point too. This time instead of ignoring the signs, I decided to be more proactive. I was a runner and taught hard core classes up…
Intense Pilates reformer class plan I love the Pilates Reformer. It helps build strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. It can be used for a workout, for rehabilitation, for rebalancing imbalances in the body and for fun. At Body Harmonics, one of my favourite classes to teach is Intense Reformer. This class is designed to get your…
Now available on iOS (iPhone and iPad), Apple TV, Android and web browser. You can also download to your device for off-line viewing. Ok, so it seems class plan stress is an issue for the newer instructor. Yet, one seasoned instructor told me, “I don’t always plan out a class, but it’s always a…
I have always loved to teach movement and being able to use movement as a rehabilitative tool. What I did not know is that one day I would be my own rehab client. Five days before moving to Canada, I suffered an accident that would change my life. I broke my right ankle and needed…
When I think back to my first Pilates group class, I remember being confused. I didn’t like the experience and didn’t get the point. I was asked to make my spine move in strange ways, to think about reaching body parts all over the place, and to do lots of breathing. The class was nothing…
I love working with resistance apparatus in Pilates mat classes. It helps me feel strong and powerful. It’s also great for improving posture. This core-focused Pilates mat class is designed to work the posterior oblique core system. It’s like a large X that lives at the back of the body. If you were to stretch…
Pilates is more than just “my job” Over the holidays I was at a party making small talk when I was asked what I do for a living. I hesitated to answer, as I always do. I stammered for a moment and then said, “I teach Pilates.” The usual questions for someone not familiar with…
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