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Stretch, Strength, Control, but REMEMBER TO BREATHE!

Stretch, Strength, Control, but REMEMBER TO BREATHE!

by | Mar 2, 2016 | Blog

One of the first generation teachers , Romana Kryzanowska,  said Pilates is:  “Stretch, strength, and control, the most important of which is CONTROL.” How many of you believe you have complete coordination of your body, mind, and spirit? How many of you...
Control Balance

Control Balance

by | Dec 6, 2015 | Exercise of the week, Video

This exercise challenges your upper body to support the lower body in a balanced position, tip of the shoulder blades and not on your neck!  Strong abdominals AND erector spinae back muscles all engage to keep the “lift.”  Then with control, balance 3...
Boomerang

Boomerang

by | Nov 29, 2015 | Exercise of the week, Video

Boomerang is a “rolling” exercise meant to flow and engage every muscle of your body. Keep an internal “curl and lift” throughout the entire sequence. 3 sets, Remember to Breathe!
Twist 2

Twist 2

by | Nov 29, 2015 | Exercise of the week, Video

Every Pilates exercise is a full body workout, this adds a huge twist! The movement of the arm in the shoulder socket truly engages deeper core connections. One set on each side.