Archive for the Pilates Category

Knees, Knees, Knees Keep Them Happy   Last winter was an amazing snow year for Telluride and my knees felt it. We all know, skiing, biking, hiking and running can put a lot of stress on the knees- I see it in my clients and in myself.

Much has been written about the mind-body connection and how what is going on with the body can affect our mental state, and, vice-a-versa. This connection can often be unconscious, and we may try to work with either the body or the mind as an entity separate

Freedom to Heal the Body By: Kim Moriyama Has your body ever faced a health or movement challenge that you were resisting, denying or trying things that didn’t appear to make a difference or, perhaps, even made it worse? I am pretty sure that we all have,

Breathing: The Core of Pilates Posture by Kim Moriyama “Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it…Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” – Joseph Pilates Joseph Pilates believed that focusing on breathing was vital and created various breathing

I have been wondering why there are not more men in Pilates classes. Pilates was created by a man, Joseph Pilates, who was a gymnast, boxer, and skier. When did Pilates become out of balance with the male population? My questions led me to take a workshop

I recently went to a Pilates course on Hip and low back dysfunction in Denver, CO. We discussed in depth the relationship of the pelvis when working with clients who suffer from hip and/or low back pain. The course was taught by Cara Reeser, Pilates educator and

In order to understand how Pilates came to be, it is important to know about the life of Joseph Pilates. He was not only an innovator of exercises that has lasted beyond his years of life, but also an innovator of unique equipment to help facilitate the

Pilates for Winter Activities Preparing for winter activities ahead of time can help support the body and prevent injuries. Skiing, snowboarding, snow shoveling, classic or skate skiing, hockey, iceskating, all can have an impact. Knee injuries are common as are back injuries. Pilates gives balance to the

Pilates for Scoliosis Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that can happen either during a persons’ development in utero when there is an abnormality to one or more vertebrae- structural scoliosis. Or, a curve can be created due to lack of mobility or strength in the

Pilates is an exercise for the brain as well as the body One of the things I love about Pilates is how the rest of the world fades out and I am completely centered in myself and the movements in my body. It’s like movement meditation. I

Pilates Mom on Slouch Patrol Sitting at the breakfast table every morning with my 11 year old son. He slouches over his plate, head bent forward of his body, shoulders rounding, spine leaning in a curve toward the table. School Mom just wants him to finish his

What is Pilates and why would you choose it? “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” So starts Joseph Pilates’ book written in 1945. Good posture and alignment is the key to keeping our bodies active for as long as possible. He truly believed you are