Integrate core and shoulders I’d like you to join me for one of my sessions with my amazing client, Valerie Fish. Today, we worked through a lateral sequence on the Allegro 2 Reformer by Balanced Body. I posted this so you could see how one type of movement (side bending and pushing) can build on…
Prone front crawl for stiff shoulders If you’ve got tight, stiff shoulders, prone front crawl is the exercise for you! It’s also great to help correct forward head posture. It’s a really simple way to promote movement in the shoulders and shoulder girdle. How do you do this exercise? Lay face down with…
Neutral pelvis in a beginner Pilates class Some instructors grapple with how to focus on one concept and end up teaching several different exercises that don’t have anything to do with this concept. The rule of thumb is: teach lots of exercises in all different movement planes, and only reinforce “the concept of the day”…
Pilates thoracic rotation Thoracic rotation is the best way to free the spine, loosen tight hips and melt away neck and shoulder tension. Best of all, it’s really simple and easy to do! Check out Margot’s thoracic rotation postural control video. Key points to remember: You can do this on the floor or…
Pilates hip fold No need to strain your neck with ab curls, use the Pilates hip fold to build your core in a safe way. Check out Margot’s postural control video about the Pilates hip fold on the foam roller. Key points to remember: keep your abdominal wall pulled in whenever moving your…
Pilates for great posture At Body Harmonics we make Posture a priority everyday. We work on and teach postural control in every class and try to bring it alive with everyone who walks through our door. Some days we get a bit serious and others we keep it light-hearted and fun. Either way, our clients…
Goal setting With the New Year soon approaching, you’ll soon be thinking of setting some goals or New Year’s resolutions. Why not spend a few minutes thinking about this now so you’re confident and ready to take on 2014 prior to January 1st? Every goal-setting book will tell you that if you have a vision…
Use Pilates to help your balance this winter Are you worried about your balance this winter? Download the article below to find out how movement can help. It’s often the most simple solutions that produce the greatest results. Click to downoad the pdf article: 3 Steps to “Stay in Your Spine” This Winter Question for…
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