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Foot Function Series: The Rigid Supination Pattern – part one
The Rigid Foot A foot that stays excessively rigid may feel stable, but that stability often comes at a cost. Supination refers to the foot locking into a narrower, shorter shape so it can function like a lever to propel the body forward. During gait, this rigidity is...
Align Your Spine: An introduction to Pilates for Scoliosis Management
Pilates for Scoliosis Over the past twenty years clients have been coming to Mongoose Bodyworks to help with back pain caused by scoliosis. Every spine is unique, and no two scoliotic spines are the same. While we cannot “cure” scoliosis, we can design a custom...
The Marvelous Multifidus – A Small Yet Mighty Muscle
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...
My Time with Kathy Grant
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 you'd like to learn more...
Virtual Private Pilates- Taking it Virtual
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...
FASCIA and pilates
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...
Pilates and Pelvic Floor Health
People embark on a pilates journey for many reasons. Some are wanting to heal from an injury , others to simply improve their general level of strength and fitness. But did you know that Pilates can improve your pelvic floor health too? Sometimes, after a pregnancy or...
Breathing for Core Optimization and Wellbeing
Dear Readers, Later this year I will be teaching a course for Pilates instructors about breathing. It’s not uncommon to develop less than optimal breathing habits that become obstacles to alignment and wellbeing. To supplement my materials, I thought I’d ask the...
The Pilates Reformer – a Low-Impact Workout
The Pilates Reformer Machine Many people who are seeking a new fitness regime are concerned about the potential damage high-impact exercises, such as running, can have on their joints. At the same time, they may also be concerned that a low-impact workout may not...