How to up your group Pilates game With so many fitness options available, people can exercise anywhere, at any time, but they keep coming to our group classes. Why is that? Well, because it’s not just about exercise. In our group classes, we’re fostering a community of belonging while promoting physical and mental well-being. Here…
Body Harmonics instructors land key roles on ONETV’s new Pilates TV show—Pilates, movement and exercise enjoy resurgence post-pandemic Back in June 2022, when Zoomer Media producer Kevin Craig was looking for certified Pilates teachers for a new “fitness” show on ONETV, who could have predicted that three Body Harmonics teachers would go on to ace…
If you haven’t yet read Part 1 of our PD series, you can find it here. Although there is currently no way to correct the brain changes that cause Parkinson’s disease, we know that exercise can help fight the disease and that staying healthy can help reduce setbacks that make living with PD more challenging.…
According to the World Health Organization, “Disability and death due to Parkinson’s disease are increasing faster than for any other neurological disorder. The prevalence of PD has doubled in the past 25 years. Global estimates in 2019 showed over 8.5 million individuals with PD.”i Many people, including Pilates and movement professionals, are unaware of this…
At-home workouts are here to stay and here’s why! Why teacher Sarah Micak loves Body Harmonics On Demand and you might too I have loved virtual workouts since I can remember. They’re convenient, cost effective and are a great way to keep the body moving and feeling great. After having my daughters, I liked them…
Sitting or standing, working from home is hard on your upper body! Those lucky enough to be able to work from home during the pandemic know all too well the aches and pains that have often accompanied this privilege. As we learned in part one of our work from home series, sitting (or standing) for…
Sitting or standing, working from home is hard on your hips! If your newfound pandemic lifestyle has you sitting (or standing) for longer periods of time, then aches, pains and tightness in the neck, shoulders, back and hips are likely regular complaints. In this two-part series, we’ll look at the impact of sitting and standing…
Self-care 101 Why self-care is essential for your wellbeing Taking time for YOU can save your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Self-care; it’s a word that has been around for decades, but in our current world, with life and work as busy as ever, and not to mention living through a global pandemic, the need…
5 Myths About Teaching Online As our lives have changed significantly over the course of 2020, the concept of teaching a Pilates class or private session has also transitioned. Meeting over ‘Zoom’ has seamlessly become our new way of being, whether it’s taking a fitness class, having business meetings or even seeing the doctor. Although…
Move Well: Age well with the help of Pilates & Movement from your very own home I’ve always been more of a “glass half full” type of person, trying to find the silver lining in everything. Yes, finding the silver lining at the beginning of a global pandemic was challenging to say the least, but…
How to make your studio more body positive Does your studio welcome clients of all body shapes and sizes? Hopefully the answer is a resounding “yes”! But inclusivity has to be more than simply an abstract concept you hope or assume your clients will pick up on. It’s one thing to believe that movement is…
Low back pain and the importance of putting first things first According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 85% of working people can expect to experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives, and in a six-month period, half of all Canadians suffered LBP1. The statistics are similar across the industrialized world: for…
The year 2020 has proven to be a challenging one. In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, we’re dealing with concerns of falling ill, being isolated from friends and family (whether we are sick or not) unemployment, and financial uncertainty. As a Registered Massage Therapist and a Pilates Mat and Reformer Teacher, within moments, I…
Five ways to help jaw pain Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw bone to your skull and is a common area of dysfunction. Your right and left TMJ must work together, rolling and sliding as you move your jaw bone to perform basic functions like talking and chewing. Jaw tension and pain are common…
My Pilates instructor doesn’t have an “ideal” body. Don’t you have to be thin to be fit? It doesn’t happen often, but when it does I’m left thinking about it for days: a new client comes to one of my classes, and pointedly looks me up and down with the question “is this the kind…
The importance of self-care for service providers Self-care is kind of a strange word isn’t it? It’s as though the word “care” on its own doesn’t include caring for ourselves. And yet that’s often what happens for those of us who work in the service sector. We care for others because it’s what we’re trained…
Why a “killer” workout in the time of COVID-19 might be misguided With memes on social media about the “quarantine fifteen” appearing alongside advertisements for fat-burning workouts you can do at home, you may be wondering if now is the time to adopt a strenuous exercise routine. Many of us are snacking more and moving…
Top 10 ways to remain active and engaged It’s incredible to think about how quickly things can change from one moment to the next in ways you never could have imagined. Within the span of three short months, the course of the entire world has altered and grinded to a halt (unless of course you…
Exercise and immune system Did you know that regular, moderate exercise improves the function of your immune system? This is true for people of all ages, but has been studied at particular length in older (60+) adults. One recent study out of the University of Houston concluded that while “[a]ging is associated with many discernible…
About hypopressive breathing You’ve no doubt heard of Kegel exercises, deliberate contractions of the pelvic floor intended to tone the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs. But if you’re dealing with pelvic floor issues (or hoping to prevent them) and haven’t yet been introduced to the Abdominal Hypopressive Technique (AHT), you’ll want to…
