Pilates + Life + Health

One of Joseph Pilates’ concepts is Uniform Development which I’ve written about before.

In his 1945 book, Return to Life, he...

A Deep Dive on the Pilates Mat exercise, the ROLL UP

I put the ROLL UP in the SIMPLE but HARD basket of Pilates Exercises - how bout you?

Do you...

Well, well, well!

Since I’m writing this close to the end of March that means it’s time to wrap up my musings on March MATness.

As...

How well do you LISTEN?

Usually when I create a video it’s me alone in my studio talking directly to the camera. Mostly what I tell...

 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

This little piggy went wee, wee, wee all the way home.

Actually this little piggy had a little wee when they...

I LOVE JIGSAWS!!

I have ever since I was a kid.

When I was growing up, we were each allowed to pick one present to open from under the tree...

Footwork

Ahh, the wonders of the Pilates Method!

The genius of Joseph Pilates!

Let’s take one exercise and do it on different pieces of...

Breath

Out of the six generally agreed upon Pilates Principles, I would say that Breath is the potentially the most important (the others are: Flow...

Seriously, get a Grip would you?

No, I mean literally - get a grip!

Let me explain why it sounds like I'm berating you…

You know I...

The Teaser

Let me try to explain why this is one of my verrrrry favourite Pilates exercises.

But first, WHAT is Teaser or alternately ...

To Prop or not to Prop that is the question

Prop(s)… so many meanings!

As a noun:

1. A propeller.
2. Any of the articles other than costumes and...

Past Effects on your Present Pilates

I’ve got the 1979 hit “We Are Family” by the inimitable Sister Sledge banging around in my...

The long and winding journey to a finally finished studio.

I can finally say that my bricks and mortar studio is open - yippee. I’ve already...

Yep, it's time for another exploration of one of the classical Pilates Mat exercises but first...

This might be the worst video I've ever presented...

CENTRING or, is it CENTERING??

There are six Pilates Principles and while not coming directly from the mouth of Joe, they are none the...

Shoulder Bridge

but first a discount announcement... If you're reading this in October of 2022 I'm offering 50% off any rental from my Video...

“Put one foot in front of the other and soon you’ll be walking 'cross the floor. Put one foot in front of the other, and soon...

Feedback and Criticism & Negativity Bias

When I was a professional dancer I worked for a very demanding woman.

First, let me just tell you...

SINGLE LEG CIRCLE

First, please enjoy the video above. Part One showcases Charlie (front and mostly centre) with a bit of hubby's chainsaw in the...

Teacher or Guru?

Pre-blog I wrote long form newsletters to my email subscribers. This was one of my most popular from last year so I'm sharing the...