Many people dismiss Pilates as “too expensive”. But if you look at prices for any form of personal training you’ll find that it is not any more costly than working with another type of trainer. Massage costs more per hour. And physical therapy is usually much more costly. Pilates can help you with pain andContinue reading ““Pilates is too expensive “”
Category Archives: mindfullness
Body positivity
This video is me doing a pretty advanced Pilates exercise. Don’t worry, you won’t be expected to try this in your first session! I’ve got almost 30 years experience practicing Pilates, a gymnastics background and slightly long arms which all make this exercise possible for me. At age 46 I’m pretty proud that I canContinue reading “Body positivity”
Why you need to work your glutes
Why do you need to work your glutes, AKA your butt? Hint…It’s not just for bikini season! The gluteal muscles are very popular to exercise but it’s often a purely aesthetic endeavor. The reality is that those muscles are vital for both good posture and good movement. When we sit too much, as most ofContinue reading “Why you need to work your glutes”
Extend yourself
Most of us are spending a lot of time flexing. Bending forward. Curling over a desk, computer, phone or steering wheel. So, does it make sense to spend a huge amount of your workout flexing? Doing crunches and spending more time curled forward might not be the best use of your time or effort. AndContinue reading “Extend yourself”
Shoulders
We carry a lot with our shoulders. The shoulder joint is truly amazing. It’s strong and very mobile, allowing us to raise our arms up over our head in a way the hip doesn’t do for the legs. And we work with our hands so the shoulders can get quite stressed by work and life.Continue reading “Shoulders”
Present
Pilates is a “mind-body” workout. Which is s fancy term for paying attention. Being present in your body, breath and movements. It’s not meant to be a presentation. I’ve cringed many times hearing teachers cue clients to “make it pretty!” like they’re practicing for a recital! Instagram is full of gorgeous and thin and veryContinue reading “Present”
A pain in the neck
I’ve always been pretty obsessed with my spine. It’s the coolest thing I own! And I’ve always thought of my neck and head as part of my spine, and how to keep them aligned with the whole spine. In gymnastics this is vital. Everything must be aligned for those skills to work, and avoid breakingContinue reading “A pain in the neck”
“Summer” body
I’ve been inundated with posts about “summer body” exercises lately. But we don’t have a “summer” body. We have a body that we use all year. One body that is our lifelong vehicle. And most fitness is focused on what it looks like. But is that really what’s important? Is a beautiful car that doesn’tContinue reading ““Summer” body”
Practice makes possible
“Practice makes perfect” is a phrase we’ve all heard. But really practice makes possible is more accurate. Perfect isn’t really a thing. After practicing Pilates for 30 years I’m not perfect at any of the exercises but I’ve gotten quite proficient. The exercises are possible for me, through practice. I practice so I can continueContinue reading “Practice makes possible”
The cult of “core”
“Power core!” “Killer core!” “Sculpt your core!” The fitness world has jumped on the “core”bandwagon. And Pilates is often misconstrued as a “killer core workout”. People want to be “ripped” and “shredded”, which sounds quite violent! And people aren’t clumps of clay, to be “sculpted”! A “six pack” is not the physical manifestationContinue reading “The cult of “core””
Solara Pilates 