At the Body mind Expo, I attended a workshop, Spinal Mobility, a whole body approach. Wasn’t sure exactly who Dr Eric Cobb was or what approach this session would take but ‘a whole body approach’ sounded functional and well, sensible. Continue reading…
Mike Reinold, Physio for some US baseball team has put together a thorough blog, covering a lot of ground, particularly in relation to shoulders. Of interest to me was this article, RESEARCH UPDATE: The Effect of Hip Rotation Deficits on Low Back and SI joint Pain. Continue reading…
I am so tired of seeing the perfect dancer shape epitomised in ads for Pilates equipment and exercises. Perfect pointe, legs shaped like shanks, extension beyond necessary? Continue reading…
I came across an interview with Kit Laughlin in a Pilates Assn of Canada newsletter and thought I would make a mention of him here at Pilates Scene. I have purchased a copy of his book Stretching and Flexibility and on a leisurely weekend away I took the time to watch the whole DVD and attempt many of his stretching suggestions. I am a tightly bound thing so it was indeed a struggle at times, and I would advise people to use his suggestions with caution. Continue reading…
Each time I come across a podcast that talks a little, or a lot about the Pilates world I will add it here. If you find one, let me know. Continue reading…
The Upper Core: Living a Pain-Free Life
Put together by American Physio, Suzanne Martin. She presented at the recent Body Mind Expo but I didn’t attend her sessions, would have loved to though! Her Scoliosis DVD’s are really good too, more on them another time. Continue reading…
Mixed feelings about my long haul to Santa Clara for my first Body Mind Expo. Home safe, and feeling well out of sorts with the ugly time difference, but I certainly enjoyed the experience overall. I came across 5 Aussies there, one all the way from W.A. Continue reading…
Madeleine Black
is the most recent writer I have seen explore this part of the body from our perspective. Continue reading…
Here’s a quick clip from an upcoming show in the US, Pilot Season, with American comedienne Sarah Silverman as a TV actress and Pilates student, and Australia’s Isla Fisher as her Pilates instructor. Continue reading…