Have you heard about Barre classes and wondered what exactly they were?  Maybe you wondered if they were the type of class that you would enjoy and if they would be good for your body?  In the video above Rivercity Pilates instructor Shannon Ottoson gives you a taste of what to expect in a Barre […]

I decided this week that I should be trying to post more on Instagram, sharing my personal practice and sharing my passions.  One of my passions when it comes to movement is showing people that Pilates is doable no matter where you are in your body.  Pilates can be such an amazing health tool to […]

Where are you from, how did you end up in the corridor? I have lived in North Liberty for 20 years! I moved here from Texas where I lived for 15 years, but I was born in Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa. Don’t try to figure out my age from that info […]

Where are you from, how did you end up in the corridor? I was born in Grinnell and grew up in Marengo, Iowa. I first moved to Iowa City to attend graduate school. A few years later, I moved back to the area to take a position at the University of Iowa. What is your […]

Ever have one of those days when you everything seems to go wrong and you can’t seem to get to your class or private session on time? Maybe you are one of those people who absolutely hates to be late (I know I am!) and so when that happens your first instinct is to just […]

This week I got a call from one of my instructors that something came up and she needed someone to sub her Barre & Pilates class in the evening and couldn’t find anyone else to do it. I said I could cover it for her.  Normally subbing a Pilates class is no big deal and […]

Like any fitness method or routine Pilates enthusiasts love to tote the “eye appealing” benefits of a Pilates practice such as longer, leaner muscles and abs of steel to try to entice others to try out the practice.  Commonly heard are things like,”You’ll change your shape, or your clothes will fit better no matter what the […]

There is a quote that says,” If you listen to your body when it whispers….you won’t have to hear it scream.” As a Pilates teacher this is a lesson that I often find myself trying to teach clients.  Often times I think people think I’m a little crazy at first when I suggest that maybe […]

Whether you are a Yogi, a Pilates practitioner or just want to feel better in your body and release some tightness, aches and pains….this workshop is for you.  Shara will guide you through self-massage and myofascial release techniques that are sure to leave you with greater range of mobility, decreased muscle tightness and an overall sense […]