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Movement Connects Us
By Carrie
This is a common question in Pilates and there is no easy answer. Thankfully, we don't have to be conscious of every breath we take but one of the underlying principles of the Pilates method involves making a connection to your breath. On the most basic level we want you to keep breathing! …
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By Carrie
Our spines are incredible structures. They are flexible, resilient, and strong. Wait – what? Flexible, resilient, and strong??? Not words that generally are the first thing we think about when we think about our spines. We often have so many negative thoughts ingrained in us from ads, images, …
By Carrie
The practice of Pilates continues to grow around the world. Prior to the year 2000, only teachers who trained with one of Jospeh Pilates’ students were allowed to say they were teaching Pilates. After a legal case was settled, that all changed. Now, there are many training programs out there. …
By Carrie
Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates. He referred to it as “contrology,” not Pilates. Mr. Pilates was a huge believer that exercise could cure all ills. He was in an internment camp and had convinced everyone in his barrack to exercise with him. Using the springs from the …