This is one example of a class plan that helps with posture and gait retraining. Watch for others in this series. Standing warm up Lateral arm arcs + breathing to open upper body and allow people time to settle Crossover leg swing Cat stretch with hands on thighs Waving cat with hands on thighs…
Enrich your relationship with your Pilates clients Teaching Pilates is more than a job. It’s not an easy task: it’s a mix of responsibility and art that requires creativity, sensitivity and intelligence. To teach private sessions, teachers need a lot more than only knowledge and methodology. When we talk about one-on-one sessions we are talking…
Rehab, recovery and Pilates Pilates did not even enter my mind as something I might enjoy until nine years after my severe brain injury. Since I began Pilates almost three years ago it has become a part of my everyday life, a part that holds my mental interest and improves my physical abilities. The accident…
Have you ever had a client show up in your class and within minutes you know the class is too advanced for her? Then, as the class progresses, things go from bad to worse…the client struggles more, you worry about her safety, the client gets frustrated and can’t connect to what you are saying or…
Tips for improving digestion and avoiding the bloat Movement and nutrition are keys in a flat tummy. When working with clients you can boost your results by educating them with the tips below. Start to incorporate these tips into your own life and you will be able to speak with more confidence and conviction when you…
How pelvic tilting affects the hip joints, spine & pelvis Have you ever noted that small, simple things can have profound results? That’s exactly what pelvic tilting will do. It’s a small little exercise that looks like almost nothing is happening. What most people don’t realize is that it’s one of the best ways to build…
How can you help clients with low back pain? People often seek out Pilates because of recurring or chronic low back pain. Many clients try Pilates because someone told them it would be “good for your back”, or because they want to “work on core strengthening” and “improve posture” hoping that it will help their…
Pilates for Men Why is it that in gym class back in grade school the boys could always do more push-ups than the girls? Why does my husband have such a hard time bending over to touch his toes? We all know that there are fundamental differences between the female and male anatomy. Men typically…
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