Last week I shared three senses that have a major impact on your body schema. These include somatosensation, the vestibular sense and vision. Today, we’ll explore how integrating these senses helps us understand our physical surroundings and why this is important to us and our clients. Integrating the senses helps us understand our physical surroundings…
Do you ever wonder why that ankle never felt the same after you sprained it? Have you ever walked through a doorway and suddenly be surprised when you hit your left shoulder on the doorframe? All this has to do with an internal map of your body, also known as your Body Schema. In a…
The Pilates ring, or magic circle, is a fantastic way to add challenge to your classes and spice them up. The ring is light weight, inexpensive and amazing way to tone your muscles! Here’s a class plan you can use yourself or with clients. Supine Bend and stretch leg x 6 each side Crossover x 3…
An avid student of self-development, I’ve been reading books, listening to audios, taking part in mastermind groups and attending seminars on a wide variety of topics for more than 17 years. This weekend I had my first opportunity to volunteer at a Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within (UPW) event and get a behind-the-scenes experience.…
Last weekend, Courtney Miller, one of the newest Pilates Celebrities presented Parts 1 & 2 of her Athletic Reformer – Full Body Integration workshop at CORE Studios in Toronto. Courtney is an International Pilates Educator, Teacher Trainer and Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Instructor. She’s studied and pursued certifications in Pilates, Yoga, AntiGravity Fitness, TRX, prenatal…
Maintaining a regular movement and exercise regime is an important key to a healthy pregnancy. Not only does it have physical benefits, but can also be a great way to connect to yourself, your pregnancy and your future baby. Here’s a sample class plan that’s appropriate for most prenatal women. Standing Warm Up Rhythmic Body…
A couple years ago I was pregnant with my son, Radley. Overall, I had a pretty great pregnancy. I thought I’d have to eventually slow down, but I was able to keep up with my day-to-day activities, teaching Pilates, and regular workouts. Staying active during my pregnancy was important to me; it is part of…
A verb is a word that conveys action. When we use verbs in our Pilates cueing your language will be more clear, participants more engaged and the entire Pilates experience more meaningful all around. Below, I’ve listed 58 verbs you may hear in a Pilates studio. As a teacher, notice which you use most often.…
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