How do we fix forward head posture? Inspired by the reminder that my head is a bit forward at a recent workshop, I set out to work on it for myself, my classes and clients. If you want more info about what forward head posture is and why it’s important, check out last week’s article.…
The affects of a forward head posture I came back from my holidays with a mission: to work on my forward head posture! It all started with a workshop I attended where the instructor pointed out my forward head and rounded shoulders—two characteristics typical of forward head posture. I already knew this about myself. But…
Quadruped arm leg reach The quadruped arm leg reach is an awesome challenge for balance, coordination and strength. When done with precision and control, it can challenge the core, build total body strength, and improve posture. Take your time with this exercise. At every point of change, there’s a different set of muscles starting to…
Pilates class design tips & guidelines When designing a Pilates class, there are so many options available. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. Here are a few tips and guidelines you can consider when designing your classes. Don’t feel pressured to use them all in one shot. Start with one or two…
Pilates class design process Creative class planning can be a struggle if you don’t know where to start. After spending many, many, many hours planning classes my first few years at Body Harmonics, I finally figured out a formula that made class planning make sense. I’ve used this formula myself and also taught it to…
Steps to a career change My career transition from a massage therapist to a Pilates teacher came as a result of boredom and feeling less effective. Some clients would get off the table and say “I feel stiff” because their bodies needed movement. In others, their chronic conditions persisted partly because of a lack of…
Prone robot arms for intrascapular muscles Prone robot arms is a seemingly simple exercise that requires a lot of upper back support to do well. If you have weak shoulders or a tight upper back, this is a great exercise to help build strength so you feel great! Prone robot arms usually works best after…
Build your Pilates career If you’re a new instructor, one of the best ways to start working and building your hours is to sub classes. The wonderful thing about our industry is that there is always someone somewhere who needs a class covered. When I first started teaching, the thought of building my schedule up…
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