“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”
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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””
Movement
I’ve been looking at some other fitness blogs. It’s a lot of “lose weight!” & “get toned!”. And of course “bikini body”! There is not much about movement. And that’s what exercise is. Movement. We need strength and flexibility so we can move. Unless you just want to pose for pics and rack up likes.Continue reading “Movement”
Perfect is a lie
You don’t need a “perfect” body. The body is a changing ever evolving thing. Perfection is not really attainable but practice makes us capable, functional and present to ourselves. There is no “Pilates body”. Your body can do Pilates, and voila! Pilates body. Being thin and toned doesn’t Mean you are healthy, happy or functionallyContinue reading “Perfect is a lie”
Solara Pilates 