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Shoulders: Strength, Stability and Standing Posture with Lindsay Hendrikson

Shoulders: Strength, Stability and Standing Posture with Lindsay Hendrikson

Jul 03, 2025
 

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.

Selecting the Right Reformer Springs

Selecting the Right Reformer Springs

by Kathryn Coyle For decades now students and teachers alike have been singing the praises of the Pilates method’s ability to create health and vitality. Joe Pilates ingeniously created a...
The Hidden Joys of Being Fit

The Hidden Joys of Being Fit

By Maggie Winzeler of Wellnesswinz.com The benefits of exercise include weight loss, energy, health and more…obviously! But what about those not-so-obvious moments of hidden joy that you experience at the...
Peak Pilates® Senior Master Instructor and Mentor, Kathryn Coyle | Virginia, USA

Peak Pilates® Senior Master Instructor and Mentor, Kathryn Coyle | Virginia, USA

What inspired you to become a Certified Peak Pilates Instructor and then a Peak Pilates Master Instructor? I always knew I wanted to help people and was looking for a...
Peak Pilates® Senior Master Instructor, Mentor, and Leadership Team Member, Nancy Hurd | Texas, USA

Peak Pilates® Senior Master Instructor, Mentor, and Leadership Team Member, Nancy Hurd | Texas, USA

Why did you start taking Pilates classes? I was a dancer and a dance Major and we took Pilates as part of our program. It was often used as part...
Peak Pilates® Master Instructor Suzanne Meledeo | Texas, USA

Peak Pilates® Master Instructor Suzanne Meledeo | Texas, USA

Why did you start taking Pilates classes? I first encountered Mat Pilates in the early '90s through a weekend worship at my ballet school, and then I found and fell...
Peak Pilates® Master Instructor Karen Ingram | United Kingdom

Peak Pilates® Master Instructor Karen Ingram | United Kingdom

Why did you start taking Pilates classes? In my early 20's I had surgery on my lower back. Five years later my back problems came back tenfold. I was put...
Vitality itself is dependent on the absolute coordination of the body and mind - perfect balance. Quote by Joseph Pilates

Technique Tuesday | Joseph Pilates

On Technique Tuesday we bring you a little insight, motivation, or recommendation to help you through your week. Check out this Tuesday’s tip given by Joseph Pilates.