by Shuva Rahim, Yoga Instructor When I taught a session earlier this year, I used the phrase “desk jockey” when cueing backbends. I picked up it from one of my yoga teacher friends. But I loved saying it because it’s a hard truth. Many of us sit with our spines rounded and neck bent looking down […]

Ever wonder what is the Pilates Reformer and why people are always raving about it? The Pilates Reformer was designed by Joseph Pilates as an all in one piece of exercise equipment that could be used to train the entire body creating balanced strength and flexibility. The magic of the reformer happens when you mindfully practice exercises on the equipment that […]

Let’s talk about back pain.  As a Pilates teacher for over 20 years I have worked with a LOT of people who deal with back pain.    You might think that you should rest your back if it hurts, but research shows that regular exercise can reduce the frequency of recurring back pain attacks by almost […]

Somebody asked me the other day, “What are the other clients like that come into the studio?” I think they really wanted to know if there would be others in group sessions who would be similar to them in terms of age and health goals.   The question had me thinking about how I would describe most […]

Big Ball Pilates Mat with Kathryn Wednesdays at 5:30 pmJune 7 – 28 Kathryn is back teaching for us this summer and she’s offering a small group Pilates Mat session that incorporates the Big Exercise Ball! This small group will incorporate the Big Exercise Ball into the Pilates Mat exercises for a fun twist on […]

Do you ever wonder how time passes so quickly? I was chatting with a client last week and we were talking about how she had been practicing Pilates with me at the studio for over 14 years!! It made me reflect on how cool it is that I have had the opportunity to be a […]

My husband came home from his first “Daddy daughter” dance practice of 2023 with my daughter and said, “There is a lot of up and down in the dance and I was really feeling my old man knees”! My response, “Oh so what you’re saying is that dance practice is giving you an opportunity to strengthen […]

If you are brand new to Pilates or it’s been awhile since you’ve practiced be sure to check out our free Pilates Day introductory group sessions! We would love for you to experience what a regular Pilates practice can do for your body and your life! If you’ve been curious about exploring Pilates in your body…this […]

Ready to feel better in your body? Start here! What is an Integrated Health Session? Integrative Health Sessions are created uniquely for each individual. Choices for the session can include any combination of mindfulness, breathing, movement (yoga, pilates or physical therapy based), and health coaching. Each individual will initially complete a personal health assessment based […]