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...
Weβre 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: 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 for 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?...
What to Look for in a Pilates Instructor Learning Pilates is a rewarding journey that requires the dedication of both the student and the instructor. Learning Pilates is challenging, but it is a challenge that pays off in more ways than one. Pilates can...
What Makes Pilates Unique Among Movement Systems? When you think about it, it’s no wonder that so many Americans are unfit. A lot of advertising touts the perfect body and we’re always seeing fit models prancing about on the screen, implying that we should...