Previously we talked about finding your core to support graceful, coordinated movement. But it’s also worth noting, that your core is not some separate unit outside of the body to train in isolation. Your core is the bridge between the upper and lower body. Thus core mobility is that synergistic movement of the muscles within your trunk which extend and flex the spine. Pilates can help improve this freedom and mobility of your core to improve whole-body movement and decrease…
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First off, know that abdominal strength doesn’t have anything to do with the superficial six-pack we’re sold by the larger world of fitness and diet culture. Let’s just get that out of the way! In the Pilates world, finding your core is about understanding when and how to activate your abdominals to support graceful, coordinated movement. Some very important reasons to find and exercise your core: Improves the overall stability of your trunk. Transfers power to your extremities, be it during daily activities or for…
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A Healthy Spine knows when to be stable and when to be limber, when to brace against external forces and when to transfer those external forces throughout the body. In these 6 Pilates mat exercises, we’ll look at some stretches to increase mobility, as well as exercises to increase stability, all to build a healthy spine. Your body’s ability to pass back and forth between a strong spine and a fluid spine; whether twisting, stretching, walking, and/or running, is what…
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We’re excited to offer unique Pop-Up Classes in winter 2022 to start your year off right. The goal is to introduce you to new territory, walk away more enlightened and uplifted, and have fun while doing it. The Pilates Posture Series brings you better body awareness, a chance to use a different prop or apparatus, and try something new. As instructors, each of us once started where you’re at now, and through fun classes such as the Pilates Posture Series, we grew…
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We all get butterflies in our stomachs when we’re starting something new. But we don’t want nerves to keep you from doing something you’ve always wanted to try. We want you to succeed at your fitness goals. The last thing you need to get hung up on is getting started. Because of that, we’ve answered some commonly asked questions about your first Pilates session. What are my first steps to start the proccess? 1). Please purchase your introductory session online.…
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It’s been ten years since we’ve raised our private Pilates prices. In that time our studio has significantly evolved and grown. With this growth, PM has continued to dedicate as much time and energy as possible towards maximizing and enriching each individual’s private session, to the fullest extent possible. Our commitment to a high-quality educational experience has been unwavering. In an effort to spend more of your private session with you and less on bookwork, we have decided to modify our pricing structure for private…
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