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 | 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... 
by mongoosebw | Aug 6, 2019 | All Things Pilates
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?... 
by mongoosebw | Jun 25, 2019 | All Things Pilates
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...
