It’s August: Time for National Simplify Your Life Week!
This year’s National Simplify Your Life Week is happening from August 7 through August 13. Read on to discover my tips for maximizing your self-care approach. Unclutter Your Mind Mental…
Ready to Sizzle Your Summer? The Pilates Mat Routine You Are Looking For
Ready to Sizzle Your Summer? The Pilates Mat Routine You Are Looking For Pilates is an excellent choice year-round for low-impact, high-yield results body strengthening, sculpting, and toning. For those…
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“Francesca completely engages. She coaches me through each movement, demanding perfection, and praising it when I get it. Francesca has taught me the importance of being conscious of every muscle, controlling from my core, and constantly reaching for more. She never loses focus on me, noting when I’m not breathing right or losing my attention on a particular limb or muscle group. Francesca doesn’t just get my best, she inspires my best.”
Spring into Shape with Pilates: Discover the Top Benefits for the Season
Hello Pilates Friends! As the spring season approaches, there is a rebirth of the season and a renewed sense of energy and motivation. We feel this sense of motivation in…
How to start a Regular Pilates Practice in 2023
Hi Pilates friends, Happy New Year! Hope you are having a great start to January. I find the new year is a perfect time to set goals and focus on your…
Morning Routine
What is a morning routine? A morning routine can be a great way to start your day, and can be unique in how you do you! Benefits: -Increases productivity -Reduces stress…
Let Your Body Flow
Pilates is a workout. It strengthens and tones your body, tightens loose muscles, torches fat, improves posture, and corrects muscle imbalances. Most importantly, to benefit most from Pilates practice, you…
Control
Joseph Pilates dubbed his training method “Contrology”. The control principle is the foundation of Pilates. This principle can be thought of as every exercise is performed with the intent of complete…
Concentration
The concentration principle is the mind-body connection to your workout. As you exercise you are concentrating on the movement. You become aware and connected to the muscles used and stabilized…
Centering Principle of Pilates
Centering in Pilates means physically bringing focus and stability to the center of the body. We tend to think of the core as our center. More specifically the center is…
What is a Pilates Class?
Pilates is a workout that strengthens your core. A good Pilates class will be based on these fundamental principles: Centering — Bringing the focus to the center of your body,…