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”
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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 