When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start? I have done Pilates with videos on and off for several years, but I began taking regular Pilates classes through Rivercity in November of last year.   What benefits have you seen by committing to a regular Pilates practice? The biggest benefit I’ve seen […]

I often get asked about difference between Pilates and Yoga. I can tell you I feel very comfortable talking about what Pilates is, the benefits, the order, the anatomy of exercises, the breath,and what it can do for your life, etc. I’m not so comfortable talking about the Yoga in the same way. I have […]

Today’s Pilates Mat workout utilizes a fitness band as a tool in your Pilates mat workout.  This simple portable fitness prop can be easily integrated into your Pilates Mat work to help you work deeper and more efficiently!    

The One Leg Circle Pilates Mat exercise challenges your core and increases flexibility in your back and legs.  As with all of our Pilates exercises it is important to do the exercise at your working level.  Your working level is the variation of the exercise that can be done safely while still maintaining the “work” […]

  The Pilates Roll Up exercise is part of Joseph Pilates original mat sequence as found in his book Return to Life and this exercise teaches us some key concepts that we use in the Pilates method over and over again throughout a variety of exercises. Here’s a few things to think about when practicing […]

         From Benjamin Degenhardt: Every day in March, participants across the global Pilates community share content related to Joseph Pilates’ traditional Mat exercises. Using the connective power of the hashtag, all the magic will happen in the social media networks of those that participate in this unique campaign and want to share […]

My Pilates practice started off great this week with a private lesson with Cassie at Northwoods Pilates and Wellness in Ankeny.  Cassie is a PMA certified instructor who trained with me and now has her own studio in the Ankeny, Iowa.   Cassie is an amazing teacher and nothing could be better than getting to sneak […]

Do you ever think of your posture when you go the bathroom?  Me neither until recently!! I was super excited to get a new “posture device” this week called Lumo Lift.  The Lumo Lift is a small tracking device that can be worn on your bra strap or shirt that lets you know when you […]

I was with a friend the other day ago and a moment came up where she introduced me to another friend of hers.  Immediately she said ” This is my Pilates instructor Carey” and then she paused just slightly and added “and my friend”.  It made me smile inside as I could tell by her […]