Why Sleep?
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead” / “Sleep is for the weak” / “Sleep is overrated” We have all heard these quotes spoken as a “badge of honor” at some time, maybe even from...
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A little video about ‘Return to Life’
Remember when you had natural strength and flexibility?
A video inspired by Joe Pilates’ ‘Return To Life’ book.
A Retrospective with
a Master – Bob Liekens
By Karen Washburn Ness I first met Bob at a Pilates Method Alliance conference in 2003, and I was impressed by his knowledge, generosity, humbleness, and effectiveness...
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The Nerd’s Guide to NYC’s Pilates Classes
By Anula Maiberg
NYC is saturated with amazing Pilates studios. From the hidden gem boutiques to the big name chains…
The Reformer
By Benjamin Degenhardt
re·form [riˈfôrm] verb: To improve by alteration, correction of error, or removal of defects. To put into a better…
Spondylolisthesis She Wrote
By Karen Ellis.
It happened again. I was in a Mat class recently and I got frustrated -even sad- that I couldn’t do a few exercises…
The Knowledge and its inspiration for Pilates Nerds
By Karen Ellis On a recent trip to London, I relied on the infamous tube to get around. But the last day, I opted not to haul my heavy...
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