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Shoulders: Strength, Stability and Standing Posture with Lindsay Hendrikson
Shoulder dysfunction is increasingly common, often stemming from modern lifestyle habits such as prolonged sitting and excessive screen time. These patterns can lead to postural imbalances like rounded shoulders, forward head posture,and kyphosis, resulting in inefficient or dysfunctional shoulder movement—often without any pain. As instructors, it’s our responsibility to recognize these patterns and guide clients toward more functional movement.
Movement of the Month: The Roll Up
By: Zoey Trap The Roll Up is the first exercise in the mat order that requires a student to articulate the spine. Joseph Pilates said, “These ‘rolling’ and ‘unrolling’ movements...
Reformer Spring Resistance: The Basics
Have you ever had a client ask you “How much weight is this?” Have you ever wondered what springs to use for different exercises on the reformer? Many programs offer...
Studio Spirit: Tips for a Festive Holiday
By: Zoey Trap The holidays give us an opportunity to come together with our students and express our gratitude, joy and love. When we join in the holiday fun, spirits...
Tips & Treats for a Healthier Holiday Season
Halloween always brings out our greatest fears. They could come from ghost stories told around a campfire or the monsters lurking in your local Halloween attraction. But perhaps the greatest...
Movement of the Month: The Teaser
By Zoey Trap I love the Teaser. In fact, I have never met a Teaser I don’t like. From my first Teaser I on the mat, I was hooked. From...
Pilates and the Spine
By Suzanne Meledeo As Pilates instructors, we encounter clients on a regular basis with common postural deviations. Most of these clients experience pain daily due to the misalignments of the...
4 Tips to Successful ‘School Season Resolutions’
A new school year means new and exciting challenges for both parents and students alike. For parents, that could mean keeping their kids rested and well-fed so that they have...
‘The Hundred’: How To Make 100 Pumps and 10 Breaths Count
The Peak Pilates® program consists of an extensive library of movements that have a multitude of physical fitness benefits. However, while the movements seem simplistic in nature, it can be...
The MVe® Chair - Classically Designed for Every Setting
"I love that I can stay true to classical pilates and offer new challenges to my student's routines by teaching MVe® Classes" - Sonia Rodriguez from the Pilates Center in...
Three Ways Peak Pilates® Can Help You Stay Injury Free
“If you have a body, you are an athlete.” - Bill Bowerman, renowned U.S. track and field coach With school back in session and professional sports taking over prime time...
2016 Pilates Empowerment Summit Recap
Take a look at this year’s Pilates Empowerment Summit (PES) in Miami, Florida. This year, the Pilates Empowerment Summit (PES) in Miami was our biggest conference ever! We discovered new...
Studio of the Month: Pilates Connection
The Pilates Connection is dedicated to providing the highest level of Pilates instruction to the Marina del Rey, Venice, Playa Vista, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City and surrounding areas....