Pilates Unlimited

Check out our newest teacher teaching a group reformer class! She’ll be showing up for more classes this summer, so get in here and meet her!

Karen talks about cuing in Pilates. Here is one of her answers: try to get the client to make a notice. They must notice how something feels before they can make a change. For the rest of Karen’s answer, you’ll have to subscribe to the Pilates for All Bodies App!! Link in bio

Pelvis leveling: Watch the line of her T-Shirt as she engages the left lateral hip to pull the right hip up. Yes, you could use the QL, but we are trying to focus on the TFL on the standing leg. Listen for cues as you watch the body.

MAT CLASS with Melanie & magic circle! Join this class on Thursdays at 9am. No need to register, just show up.

First: the Importance of recognizing level in the overhead press. Second: utilizing the whole body for swan, not just the lumbar. Class with

Side pike on a EXO chair. Know which anterior oblique sling is providing the movement.

Variation n a plank by

When you really pick apart a person’s movement preference… you make up exercises that suit them. This was one of MANY variations Karen & Melanie played with. Subtle but effective.

Speaking of FLEXION CONNECTION: knee stretches rounded! Knees off! Work the hip extension versus lumbar extension.

Erin’s Friday class had lots to play with today. A reminder that Pilates is a system, not just a reformer or mat. I love that during the Going Up Front/front lunge everyone chose a balance challenge that made them feel safe, but challenged.