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Summer is officially here and I am so ready for it! Long days, slower mornings, a little more sunshine…there’s something about this season that just invites us to breathe a little deeper and enjoy life more. And over the years, I’ve landed on a handful of products that genuinely help me feel my best all…
Explore how sensory reweighting and interoception improve balance. Learn to teach Pilates using internal awareness and optimal muscle engagement. Source
Learn how Pilates relieves rib strain, neck tension, and poor posture caused by spring allergies. Restore deep diaphragmatic breathing and alignment. Source
As I looked in the mirror this morning, I pulled my neck skin up to the side to see what it would look like with a little lift. It seems like I woke up one day and all of a sudden my neck skin started to sag! Didn’t I just graduate college, get married and…
Learn what to know before opening a Pilates studio. Discover branding tips and how to use your small business strengths to beat larger competition. Source
Prevent gardening injuries with Pilates. Learn spine warm-ups, proper lifting form, and essential stretches to keep your body strong all season long. Source
After last week’s deep thoughts on what’s real and what’s fake in the fitness world, we’re keeping this week’s Wellness Wednesday light and fun. Here are a few things I’ve been loving, using and learning lately that you might be interested in too…. Loving: One thing I’ve realized as I get older and find […]…
Discover how Pilates reformer exercises help stroke survivors rebuild coordination, strength, and mind-body connection through neurological rehabilitation. Source
Learn how Pilates breathing activates the vagus nerve and parasympathetic system to reduce stress, soften tension, and restore autonomic balance. Source
Improve tracking and comfort in side-lying feet in straps. Learn how Kim West uses a foam block for better foot feedback and alignment. Source
I was scrolling Instagram a few weeks ago when I came across a video that stopped me mid-scroll. A woman in her 60s, with gorgeous silver hair, was giving fitness advice from her bathroom while getting ready for the day. She felt inspiring, relatable and real. After watching a few seconds of her video, I…
Learn Reformer spring selection and maintenance with Ken Endelman. Plus, discover DURO Springs™ designed for high-traffic Pilates studios. Source
Discover Liz Rogers' inspiring journey from growing up in her mother's Pilates studio to becoming a neurological specialist and co-owner. Source
Confession: I eat the same foods on repeat and it’s actually one of my biggest hacks to eating well. Somewhere along the way we got the idea that we need to change up our meals every day in order to be healthy. It’s why most diets and meal plans are challenging – cooking a new…
Explore your Pilates Certification Next Steps to build on your training and enhance your teaching skills over time. Source
John Garey reveals the story behind The Pilates IT Factor Guide. Discover what makes exceptional Pilates teachers and how to develop it. Source
Discover how Pilates Day is celebrated around the world. From studio events to community gatherings, explore global movement traditions. Source
My team and I love reading your responses to these Wellness Wednesday emails. And lately, a theme keeps showing up in your replies that I can’t stop thinking about. It sounds something like this: “I’m doing everything right. I’m moving my body, eating well, trying to show up for myself. And I still don’t feel…
Master the science of balance in Pilates. Learn how proprioceptive exercises and vestibular training improve balance through visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Source
Somewhere between the dugout, the carpool line, and a long week of zoom calls, I realized something had to give. Not the sports or the busy-ness of this season – just my approach to keeping everyone well fed without losing my mind. If your spring looks anything like mine right now (packed schedules, travel, […]…
Discover how Pilates transforms marathon training. Learn from a 20-year runner’s experience with exercises that build strength, mobility, and better running mechanics. Source
Learn how Balanced Body Pilates equipment is helping Westover Hills Rehabilitation boost patient mobility and confidence. Source
Discover the SmartSpine System—an ergonomic spine corrector for Pilates. Hot and cold therapy meets mindful alignment. Source
Considering opening your own Pilates studio? Learn how one London teacher transitioned from Head of Fitness to successful studio owner. Source
Someone asked me recently which health tests I’d recommend for women who want a clearer picture of their health. And almost before I could answer, she followed up with: “I started looking into it online… and now I have a list of 47 things I’m apparently supposed to do.” I get the overwhelm! Between social…
Balanced Body launches CLARA, a revolutionary learning management system for Pilates instructor training. Access courses, community, and continuing education all in one platform. Source
If you’ve ever finished a Pilates class and thought, “I want to do this for a living…” we have the program for you! Source
Discover Blue Moon Pilates—where safety, wellness, teamwork, and inclusivity foster a thriving, supportive community. Source
You’ve probably noticed interest in the original Pilates sequence from Joseph Pilates. It’s been popping up everywhere, and for good reason! Source
If you experience anxiety too, as a Pilates teacher, you’re not alone—and more importantly, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. Source
Learn how Centro Pilates embraces the Bravo Reformer’s heritage and eco-friendly build, inspiring both new and experienced Pilates practitioners. Source
Hi friends, We got a puppy! Meet Dillon. He is the sweetest, fluffiest, most chaotic little addition to our family and I am completely smitten (also very tired, but mostly smitten). Our kids have been begging for a dog for years but Matt and I had major hesitations. We already have four kids, our […]…
Are Wellness Routines Becoming Too Complicated? I heard something recently that I just can’t stop thinking about. I was listening to a podcast where a wellness influencer was doing a Q&A with her audience. Someone asked her: “What’s your routine before going out to dinner with friends?” I leaned in, genuinely curious. And what followed…
Explore how fascia-focused movement supports postpartum physical healing, emotional resilience, and lasting vitality after childbirth. Source
Cincinnati Reds movement coach Robin Cohen shares an advanced reformer workout for elite athletes. MLB pitcher Graham Ashcraft demonstrates. Source
Join Kim West for prone reformer modifications using the magic circle. Monthly Pilates exercise tweaks for instructors and practitioners. Source
Queen Pilates founder reviews Bravo Reformer after buying 14 units. Learn why she chose this reformer with tower over other Balanced Body models. Source
If your feed looks anything like mine, you’ve probably seen it – post after post telling you that heavy lifting is the only way to build strength. That if you’re not in the gym lifting heavy, you’re not getting results. And maybe part of you wondered, “is that true?” So let’s talk about it. Because…
Step up your Pilates setup technique with the KR Human Performance system. Learn how integration before activation improves results. Source
Over 20 years of Pilates practice has transformed Solmaz Sahraeyan Vadiee's approach to aging with focus on strength, bone health, and graceful movement. Source
Pilates in Paradise: Movement , Connection, and Community - Every year, something magical happens on the shores of Banderas Bay on the first weekend in May. The ocean breeze rolls in, mats line the sand, and a Source
Discover how Stretch-eze enhances Reformer and Wunda Chair work. Professional techniques that amplify proprioceptive feedback and movement quality. Source
Hi friends! I’m back with another edition of Wellness Wednesday! Thank you so much for your thoughtful responses to last week’s topic. It’s a tough one to navigate and I’m grateful for the conversations it started. If you missed my take on GLP-1s you can read it here. This week – we’re keeping it fun…
Explore Jean Claude West’s pioneering Pilates equipment innovations like Functional Footprints for dance, sports, and rehabilitation applications. Source
We’ve worked so hard to move past the idea that a woman’s worth is measured in how small she is. I’ve spent years helping women untangle the belief that smaller equals healthier. Equals happier. Equals more worthy of taking up space in the world. And we’ve made progress! The conversation about body image, about strength…
