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The foundation of the original pilates method is one key goal: postural integrity. Pilates was developed as a system of corrective exercises designed to create a strong, flexible, and well-aligned spine. While today we often hear about “core strength”—usually in reference to the abdominals—the real foundation of healthy posture lies…

From an early age I was passionate about sports and exercise, mainly endurance sports and martial arts, with many hours spent in the pool, on the track or at the Dojo. I was fascinated by the body’s capabilities and what could be achieved through willpower, dedication and training, and I…

Number twelve in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is Swan Dive, which moves away from forward flexion and in to the first back extension exercise…and it’s a big one!   Swan Dive is not one that you master in a few weeks, or even months, it takes time for…

When it comes to recommendations on how to maintain bone health, many people think of calcium supplements, weight training, or walking with pilates often flying under the radar. Whether you’re trying to prevent osteoporosis or stay strong and stable as you age, the traditional pilates method is an intelligent and…

Rotation is a movement involved in the majority of the daily activities we all do. Walking, opening doors, turning your head to talk to someone, mopping the floor…and the list goes on.   The big question is do you rotate, or do you roll? Rotation is a spiral action throughout…

I am a lifelong mover with a passion for intelligent, deliberate and transformative movement. After a 20 year career as a professional dancer in both Los Angeles & New York City, I was waylaid by a disc herniation and pilates became an integral part of my movement repertoire. I took…

Number eleven in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is The Saw and like the previous exercise, The Corkscrew, there is a twisting and rotation aspect to this traditional pilates mat exercise.   The Saw is a simple exercise that builds on exercise number eight Spine Stretch which requires the…

In Pilates, we talk a lot about the abdominal muscles—the centre, the powerhouse…your “core”. But there’s another centre of control and support that often gets overlooked: the shoulders. Your shoulders are, in many ways, your upper core—and when they’re aligned, supported, and integrated, your entire movement capability is elevated. The…