Posts Tagged ‘pilates’
Reflections of a Pilates Instructor
Instructor Lonnie Kasow has been teaching Pilates for over seven years. Trained in functional assessment of the body and movement, she has an eye for spotting areas where students need to strengthen, balance and align their bones and muscles…
Read MoreYoga & The Pelvis
When you do yoga, should your pelvis be tucked (posterior), in neutral, or untucked (anterior)? About 2 years ago I was told the pelvis should always be tucked in exercise/yoga. I took the advice seriously and focused on a tucked (posterior) position – resulting in a regression of skills despite dedicated practice…
Read MoreAdore Your Core: 5 Ways to Build a Strong Center
When we think of our core, typically our mind goes to the abs, or the “6-pack.” While our abdominal muscles (rectus and transversus) are a key factor, the core also entails the pelvic floor, internal/external obliques, and the erector spinae (those muscles running vertically along the spine). Being a Pilates teacher for over 7…
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