Stress can come from such a variety of sources in our lives, both internal and external. However, it is usually a result of things we cannot fix, speed up, or control. I have found Pilates to help me deal with my stress because Pilates is about focus and control—focusing on what I can control and then exerting that control to create better strength and alignment in my body. I leave a workout strengthened, empowered, and renewed, both emotionally and physically. I also have just spent an hour mentally and physically away from my stress. Yes, Pilates is definitely part of my anti-stress strategy. Is it part of yours?

What imagery do you associate with the sternum? Known for its role of protector of the heart, the sternum is connected to the collarbone and ribs by joints that are surprisingly rubbery and flexible.

Try this embodiment exercise to get the fascia around your sternum sliding and gliding with maximum joy and ease. Enjoy fearlessly flying through your day!

Pilates takes purposeful and present thought to direct the work and engage the right muscle groups. Really, it is a practice of mindfulness with all the known benefits resulting: relieving stress (including anxiety and depression),…

Surrounded by all sorts of sweets, running in and out of airports, to and from large family meals, and during short winter days, it can be very challenging to stay in shape this time of year. Check this blog out for some suggestions on how to maintain your health during the hectic end of the year.

Delicate as they may seem, the wrists and hands are powerhouses that transform infinite possibility into concrete action. If you surrender to their delicate grace, your hands may take you to all kinds of beautiful places.

“Aha! moments.” These are instances when something just clicks—a muscle engagement, a proper positioning, or a specific technique. A significant step forward in one’s Pilates progress has been taken. In my own practice of Pilates and my craft as a Pilates instructor, I am looking for progress, not perfection. When we successfully break down a deep-seated barrier to a deeper connections…Aha!

The brain is a very powerful organ in movement. For many years now, studies have established the powerful effect imagining movement can have on our body. Athletes whose preparation for competitions includes mentally imagining the feat at hand achieve better results. Test subjects that imagined moving an immobilized limb lost significantly less muscle mass than those that did no imagery work. Yes, our mind can effect great change in our body.y is that?

Much like the bones of the pelvis, which move along vertical and horizontal planes simultaneously, creating the shape of a figure eight as we walk, life is unfolding in more than one direction at once. If we keep dancing to its rhythm, we may trust that our lives and our bodies are taking shape just as nature intended.

GOLD STAR SUMMER CHALLENGE! July 10th-August 6th Enjoy your summer by staying fit and healthy! Pre-register on the form at the front desk by July 10th. Who doesn’t like a little shout-out? Mention and tag PSC on your social media feed, and we’ll give you an extra star! This game gets competitive so every star […]

NOW THROUGH JULY 14TH! We want you to feel good on your summer vacation! Branch out, take an extra session, or go UNLIMITED!  We’re making it easy to stay healthy and beat the heat!  All sessions/classes for these packages are good for 30 days from purchase date…perfect to compete in the next GOLD STAR CHALLENGE! […]