This sequence of exercises provides many exercises options in each category. Mix and match as you like while sticking to the order of exercises in each of the categories (i.e. Thoracic Spine, Scapulae, Thoracic Spine and Scapulae). Thoracic Spine Mobility exercises on mat or with balance cushion or ball under t-spine Thoracic rotation Thoracic hoola…
Can you imagine getting up in the morning and not being able to support the weight of your head? Sounds extreme but this is exactly the scenario of one of my clients last Friday. She had endured a long flight earlier in the week, deals with sleep apnea and ongoing issues in her lower spine.…
I am a self-proclaimed Pilates girl, always thought that this is where my passion lay. I traveled to India to study yoga and help find some inner peace through meditation and spirituality, but did not realize that yoga would change my life. Here’s a little information on Pilates and yoga as they both originally started…
QUESTION: from Katie, Pilates student in Australia I loved your blog post on imagery cues. I would like to know what cue’s you’d use for helping a client understand core awareness, disassociation of hips and lower extremities organization for both leg circles and side to side. Can you help? ANSWER: from Penny Kennedy, Body Harmonics Trained instructor…
Fascia! Fascia! Fascia! That’s the buzzword these days. So much talk about fascia, but you’re still not sure what it is? Now’s your chance to find out! The first ever two-day introduction to the Fascial Fitness® training method is coming to Body Harmonics November 19-20, 2016. Fascial Fitness® has exploded in Europe but this is…
Let’s be honest, the wellness industry is booming and there are a lot of ways to spend your money these days. It is easy to feel inundated and overwhelmed. You need to make sure you are investing your time and your money wisely. As a Pilates teacher, studio owner, ELDOA teacher trainer, lover of mindfulness…
Last week, we looked at the anatomy and function of the hand. We explored the bones, tendons and muscles of the hand and how they work together to create movements that allow us to live our daily lives. This week, we will show you some simple exercises to take your hand through its range of…
In the last installment of “Give yourself a hand”, we looked at the anatomy, general function, and exercises for the forearm and the wrist. As you may recall, the forearm and wrist help to position the hand properly. Now, we’ll look at the structure and function of the hand more closely. Bones of the Hand In…
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