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
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...
