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.

“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?

No one ever graduates from Pilates, having accomplished the highest feat with no where to progress. As instructors, it is our job to continue to challenge and progress our clients. Have you felt stagnant in your Pilates practice? Let’s explore how to continue to advance.

Read some of the most common misconceptions about Pilates and why Pilates is for Every Body!

A recent study revealed the long-term solution to back pain. Read here to learn the interesting results of the study and the anecdotal evidence for incorporating Pilates into your long-term health plan!

How will you challenge yourself in 2017? Here are a few ideas.

So you’ve seen this Reformer Remix class on Pilates Studio City’s class schedule for a number of month’s now. What is it and is it for you? Read here to find out!

Is Pilates limited in its application and/or appeal? Not at all! Read here to learn why Pilates is for every BODY. No matter your age, gender, activity level, limitations, or goals, Pilates is for you!

MEN! Learn how Pilates will help you achieve more, perform better, and function longer. Take your body where no other workout can take it…without having to abandon your current workout. Do you whatever you are doing, but better with Pilates!