by mongoosebw | Jan 17, 2022 | All Things Pilates, For the Somatically Curious
While it may seem mysterious and elusive, the multifidus, a spiky shaped muscle in your back, is integral to spine stability. Multifidi provide muscular support to the spine, which enables us to stand upright, or not fall over as we bend forward. When the multifidus... by mongoosebw | Jul 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Look No Further – Pilates Soho Mongoose Bodyworks – Pilates Soho NYC offers private, duet and group pilates in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Our personalized sessions center your mind and body , and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. We work... 
by mongoosebw | Apr 16, 2020 | All Things Pilates, Interviews
Kathy Grant was my first Pilates teacher. If it wasn’t for her I don’t think I would have pursued a career in Pilates. So when Blossom Leilani Crawford asked me to contribute to her site “KathyGrantPilates.com” , I was thrilled to oblige. If... 
by mongoosebw | Apr 7, 2020 | All Things Pilates
We’re all a little off these days. And for good reason. Covid-19, the global pandemic of our lifetime, has us on edge. The fear of the unknown, manifesting as an invisible entity that causes serious physical harm, or even death, is almost too much to bear. This silent... 
by mongoosebw | Jan 24, 2020 | All Things Pilates, For the Somatically Curious
Fascia: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We Use It in Pilates WHAT IS FASCIA? Fascia is a fibrous type of connective tissue in the human body that preserves physical shape by enclosing discrete elements such as organs and muscles. It exists throughout the entire...
