Pilates is often touted as some magic method that will transform you into a long lean dancer look a like. I’m sorry to say that it’s not quite true. We’re all born with our own genetic make up and that plays a huge role in our bodies shape. Pilates can transform how you move and help you maintain functional strength and flexibility into aging.
The real “magic” of Pilates is not the exercises themselves but how you do them. You can go through the motions of the exercises but without the awareness of how your moving you won’t get the full benefits of the method. Taking the time to tune in to your body and address patterns that are not working will allow your body to learn how to move in ways that support your joints maintaining healthy mobility. This is that mindbody piece of Pilates that has gotten less focus as fitness has become hyper focused on attaining a certain “look” over building truly functional movement. Of course with practice and training your body will change, becoming stronger and more flexible and most importantly better at moving i all the ways that life requires. A functional body comes in all shapes and sizes and Pilates really is for every body.
Solara Pilates 