Pilates Students' Manual

This is episode is all about proprioception - what is is, why it's important, and how our Pilates practice can help it improve. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram...

We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the plane of movement we rotate in, and how the shape of...

Today's episode looks at the wild world of extension in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in extension, the planes of movement, and how our spinal flexors and extensors work together to move our...

This week's episode dives into one of the most frequent shapes we make in Pilates: spinal flexion! We explore where this shape appears in mat and reformer repertoire, what muscles are involved and making this shape, and...

Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making the shape, and where we see this movement in our...

In this episode, I share my first experience with mat Pilates and explain what makes mat Pilates exercises so challenging. I discuss the physical and mental blocks that can make mat Pilates difficult, as well as how...

Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates in 2025! Tune in to learn more about the benefits of...

There are many reasons why you might need to adapt Pilates exercises: structural limitations, recommendations from your doctor or surgeon, or personal preference. Regardless of why you might need to tweak an exercise to...

Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kids! These are books that guided my Pilates practice...

Pilates is great for strengthening your body, but it is also great for your brain. Whether you're looking for a complex exercise to stop your mind from wandering, or you like to think about movements as you do them...

How do you know when it's time to try something harder in your Pilates practice? Some Pilates studios level their classes, but what is the right time to try the next level? Do you have to level up? In this episode, we...

This episode is a deep dive into all things footwork. Curious about the why behind the what of one the most common reformer Pilates exercises? Learn what muscles are working, different ways to perform the exercise, and...

There are benefits to doing Pilates in the short, mid, and long term, and the longer you consistently do Pilates, the more benefits you can gain. I've done Pilates for several years myself, and I work with clients...

You may have seen a recent influx of people posting Pilates mat exercise on social media in March. Tune in to today's episode to learn about the inception of March Matness, what is is, how you can get involved, and why...

What is the purpose of doing Pilates? You may already have your own answer to this question, but there's lots of ways to answer it and lots of different lenses to look through. Tune in to hear about Joseph Pilates' goal...