One of the things that originally drew me to Pilates was the science of it.  You see I was an engineer before teaching Pilates and my brain often thinks very logically and using reason.  I have spent a lot of time over the years learning about why we do exercises, what muscles we use and […]

Shannon Ottoson teaches Pilates mat and equipment classes at Rivercity Pilates. Twitter:    I recently joined Twitter and am working on learning to use it.   My handle is @sotto586.   Tweet me and I will figure out how to reply! Where are you from?   I grew up in Des Moines with my 4 siblings […]

I’m guessing you’ve never been at the gym doing bicep curls and had your trainer ask you,” How did that exercise feel in your body?”  As a Pilates instructor this is a question I often ask my clients as we work together.  You see,  learning the method of Pilates in your body isn’t just doing […]