by mongoosebw | Aug 6, 2019 | All Things Pilates
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... 
by mongoosebw | Aug 6, 2019 | For the Somatically Curious, Interviews
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... 
by mbwadminwords | Nov 15, 2018 | All Things Pilates, For the Somatically Curious
The are over 200,000 hip replacements a year with the majority being performed on people between the ages of 50-80. Hip replacements are recommended to relieve pain and decreased mobility in the hip often due to arthritis and other degenerative processes . Total Hip... 
by mbwadminwords | Oct 30, 2018 | For the Somatically Curious
Welcome to part II of a three part series about weakness in the gluteal muscles and the relationship to low back pain. In part I, I discussed what can mechanically happen in the body when the Gluteus Medius (a lateral gluteal muscle) presents weak. This post outlines... by mbwadminwords | Oct 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
With so many Pilates Studios popping up how do you know which one is best for you? And how do you know which ones have the top Pilates instructors in NYC. I have been the owner of Mongoose Bodyworks in Soho NYC for almost 20 years. A big part of my job is hiring...
