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... 
by mbwadminwords | Oct 10, 2018 | All Things Pilates, For the Somatically Curious
Clinical studies have shown that a majority of low back pain can be traced to weak and inhibited gluteal muscles . There are three gluteal muscles that make up the side and back of the hip and pelvic region: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The... by mbwadminwords | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog posts
Keeping your gluteal muscles ( butt muscles) strong is an important element to creating healthy full body motions such as climbing stairs, getting out of a chair and most athletic activities. This short sequence will give you a great starting point to creating strong... 
by mbwadminwords | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog posts
A holistic approach to wellbeing in NYC; Pilates and Naturopathy It’s no surprise that Pilates is on the rise – with a focus on efficient movement and core awareness, there’s a lot to love about this mind body fitness program. At the same time, Naturopathic medicine –...
