
Pilates, GYROTONIC, and moving naturally
Finding one method of fitness that you enjoy can seem miraculous; finding more than one can seem ultimately impossible. Cross-training is so very important for our bodies and our minds. Although I always knew this to be true, it wasn’t until lately that, as a student, I discovered what a necessity cross-training is. I have been a Pilates student for 13 years and an instructor for 8. I have been a Gyrotonic student for a solid 8 months now. Although these two methods of fi

Sitting - the illusion of rest
For most of my students, they sit at a desk for many hours per day. Some don’t even sit at a desk – they look down at their pad or laptop from the couch or their bed. It’s often thought that sitting gives your body a rest from standing. In reality, sitting can be, and usually is, much worse for you than standing. I want to show you how we have conditioned ourselves to “rest” by not engaging necessary postural muscles. I then want to show you through using knowledge of an

Pilates IS for Men!
There are many myths about mind-body fitness. One is that it's easy. Another is that mind-body fitness is only for women. Both of these are ridiculous and untrue. Guys, it's time to grow a pair and get through the studio door before you're injured. Let’s begin with a few facts. “Pilates” was created by Joseph Pilates (male). Joseph Pilates was quite ill and sickly as a child, suffering from rickets, asthma, and rheumatic fever. Through his own determination and through t