Pilates Body Hack: Pilates for Happy Hips
One of the first things I notice as a Pilates instructor when one of my clients lays down on the reformer for their first exercise is the natural balance of their hips in relation to their legs, low back and deep core. Tight hip flexors, weak glutes, rotated and uneven hip crests, and a tendency…
My Favorite Athletic Wear for Aerial Silks
Finding comfortable and supportive material to move in in the air can be a challenge! This blog takes you through my 5 favorite brands that I wear during my aerial silks practice. In addition to being popular, cute choices, these brands also support eco-friendly manufacturing practices, which I can get behind to support any day!…
Pilates Body Hack: Pilates for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is an extremely complex issue that many people experience at least once, if not several times in one lifetime. This blog speaks to my personal experience and thorough research of my own back injury (in short, a lumbar spine disc herniation), insight I’ve gained over the years as a Pilates instructor, and…
Pilates Body Hack: Pilates for Rounded Shoulders
Pilates works to restore balance and equilibrium in our bodies. Unfortunately daily life as a result of our digitally intensive work and social activities commonly brings about unwanted pain, stiffness, and imbalance. This Pilates body hack blog reveals the how behind rounded shoulders by reviewing what weak muscles cause this posture, what pain is commonly…
Pilates is better with essential oils
Pilates is designed to be a full body experience. Our sensory system- smell included- plays a large role in how we create pleasant memories and movement experiences. Thanks to my new product sponsors at Organic Aromas, I have started using their signature essential oil, “Serenity” in my new RainDrop Nebulizer during private and small group…