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01/07/2026

Socks or no socks?

How is it possible that the original Pilates system is still so current today? I can’t tell you how often I get this que...
01/03/2026

How is it possible that the original Pilates system is still so current today?

I can’t tell you how often I get this question from clients who are blown away by the brilliance of the original method.

Well, just to put it in perspective, Pilates died in 1967, and he was still at it. It wasn’t actually THAT long ago. We obviously have more information and data now, but the reality is, bodies and society haven’t changed so drastically that it would affect the original Pilates system or its intentions in a meaningful way.

I mean, they were literally dealing with forward head in 1936. 😳

There are so many different types of workouts marketed as “Pilates” these days, and they’re all very different and yield different results.

But when you look at the purpose and results of the original method, to me at least, it only gets more current with time and data. It’s too bad he’s not around today to see so many of his ideas proven and better understood.

Pilates isn’t just strength training or mobility training - it’s life training. You can absolutely do Pilates AND still lift weights, run, do Zumba, martial arts, yoga, hike or whatever way you like to move your body that works for you. In fact Pilates will only make you better at these things!

But spoiler alert: You have to actually do Pilates to experience the benefits of Pilates.

01/02/2026

The secret is there no there is no secret. Show up, consistently. Whatever it takes. Schedule it in. Make the appointment. Put it in the calendar. Move first. Maybe it’s a Pilates class, or maybe it’s a walk. Once you start going, it’s so much easier to keep going. Schedule yourself first. You’re the priority. You can’t pour it from an empty cup. There’s no magic pill. There’s no shortcut. Steady consistency. It really is that simple.

Honestly, I get it. Real life starts next week. My bad for even opening the schedule before Monday.
01/02/2026

Honestly, I get it. Real life starts next week. My bad for even opening the schedule before Monday.

Honestly, I get it. My bad for offering availability today, I guess.
01/02/2026

Honestly, I get it. My bad for offering availability today, I guess.

01/02/2026

In and out. 🧠 says ⛔️🙅🏼‍♀️

Say less.

No, really. Say less.

Pilates Teachers: I know, I know. We learn all the stuff. We want to use it! 😔

Pilates Lovers: If you have ever been completely clueless as to what language your Pilates teacher is even speaking, you are not alone. 🫶🏼

I personally cannot process multiple instructions at one time. I freeze.

So I think about that when I teach. How can I say less? Can I use two words? Then I can use one.

A fun game is, how few words can I use to get the desired result?

That doesn’t mean you can’t use imagery. But it does take some editing internally.

First, just take out the filler like “let’s try…” “ok, now…“ “that’s great! Now can you…”

Then, get bossy! “Straight!” “Scoop!” “Lift!”

Invest the time on the front end to teach the fundamentals and the vocabulary. It’ll make your life sooo much easier in the long run.

Of course it’s fine and necessary to workshop things, and cueing can’t get pretty specific. (You know, I love me some imagery.)

But the movement has the most important part. Let them move. Take a step back. Instead of throwing more words at them when you’re not getting the desired effect, try saying less. It might just work.

12/30/2025

Sound familiar? I guess some things never change.

Now, there is no doubt that iPhone and tech culture has exacerbated these postural issues. HOWEVER - it’s kind of interesting to think that all these years ago, they were dealing with the same things that continue to plague us today, down to the forward head.

People will people. GO TO PILATES!

(This article is from the Daily News out of Perth, Australia, and the author is Marie Bayon Ray. It was published on Friday, August 14, 1936.)

12/22/2025

Another oldie but goodie - this one in honor of one of the best selling holiday cards!

MERRY EVERYTHING AND HAPPY ALWAYS! 😎💯

I hope you all have a super amazing holiday!

Love you, mean it!

You know who likes Pilates? People who like to think. Understand. People who NEED to know “why?!?!?” People who are curi...
12/21/2025

You know who likes Pilates? People who like to think. Understand. People who NEED to know “why?!?!?” People who are curious and insightful. People who sense patterns. There’s more to this. It ain’t about a bubble butt and “Pilates arms.” That’s not the magic. Sure, it’s a great addition, but it ain’t the “thing.”
Even people (like me) who started out doing not-lates Pilates sense that there’s something more to this, and seek out the hard s**t. Intelligent people like Pilates. I said what I said. It’s a thing. Welcome to the cult.

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12/21/2025

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