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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.

Ignite Your Spring Detox with Pilates

Ignite Your Spring Detox with Pilates

If you’re reading this, you’re likely a bit of a health nut. So at this time of the year, you’re also likely accustomed to voraciously reading up on the latest...
Pilates Day is May 1st – Celebrate in Style

Pilates Day is May 1st – Celebrate in Style

This year has brought many changes, so as we look ahead to Pilates Day on May 1st, we have new considerations to factor into our celebrations. And of course, safety...
7 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Class

7 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Class

In years' past, Pilates studios have celebrated the holiday season and New Year in a variety of fun ways—parties, lights, even special themed classes. This year’s celebrations may undoubtedly be...
Veteran’s Day Reflection

Veteran’s Day Reflection

Contributed by Zoey Trap, MS Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to remember and be grateful for all who served. Military personnel and veterans have one thing in common --...
Peak Pilates Master Instructor Camps

Peak Pilates Master Instructor Camps

We continue to grow! We have two upcoming International Camps – one in Tokyo next month and one slated for July in Europe. The Asian Camp, hosted by Pilates Alliance,...
Peak Pilates Classical Comprehensive Educational Updates!

Peak Pilates Classical Comprehensive Educational Updates!

Great changes are ahead as we look forward to our new educational platform and subsequent program updates. First and foremost – the revised comprehensive program! Peak Pilates Classical Education (PPC)...
The Cameron MacDonald Scholarship

The Cameron MacDonald Scholarship

Cameron MacDonald was a member of our inaugural Peak Pilates Master Instructor Team. From the beginning it was clear that Cameron was an inspirational and charismatic leader. A gifted instructor,...
Shapes in Space - Explore a Straight Body Position

Shapes in Space - Explore a Straight Body Position

The Roll Up, The Roll Over, Spine Stretch Forward. The C-Curve is used over and over in classical Pilates— not just on the mat but on most apparatus as well....
Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

We listened, we learned, we reflected, and we reacted. Touch Tactics for Troubled Times Seminar On June 10th, our Leadership Team (Kathryn Coyle, Pamela Garcia, Cherry Herzog, Nancy Hurd, and...
Reopening Your Studio Safely & Successfully – How to Bounce Back from COVID-19

Reopening Your Studio Safely & Successfully – How to Bounce Back from COVID-19

You know movement and exercise are vital to your students’ health and well-being. As you consider when and how to reopen your studio, safety must be forefront in your mind....
Stay Connected

Stay Connected

Dearest Peak Pilates® Instructor Community, We are working diligently to stay connected to you! If you haven’t already liked Peak Pilates on Facebook and Instagram, we encourage you to do...
Pilates Day

Pilates Day

How Do You Celebrate Pilates Day? Pilates Day is the first Saturday of May – May 2nd this year! The day is now a worldwide celebration amongst Pilates studios, teachers...