Stretches at the desk….

This stretch routine is actually quite good and something we should all practice, she says as she rolls her shoulders after an hour at the laptop.

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Shoulders and external rotation

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Free anatomy website, thanks Google

Bodybrowser from Google.

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ITB length and hamstring work

LOVE this video, so much detail here and wonderful application for many of our weekend warrior clients.

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Preparing for Swan – wonderfully supported upper back extension

Love love love this work….

Pilates Enthusiasts : S2E32 : Baby Swan on the Ball from Balanced Body Inc. on Vimeo.

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The Pilates breath

In. Out. Oomph.
More Energy is a Breath Away

By Linda Knittel
Sourced from Pilates Style.

To breathe is to live, but to breathe consciously is to live well–or at least with more awareness. Certain disciplines such as yoga and meditation often use breath work to relax the body and calm the mind. Continue reading…

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“Great class…can’t wait till next week!”

You hear your Pilates client yelling this out as they leave your studio and you smile to yourself. But then you think, “yes, it was a good class, but why aren’t all my Pilates classes fully booked?” Continue reading…

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Pilates Scene Guest Blog Post

HOW TO GET YOUR PILATES CLIENTS TO MARKET YOUR STUDIO FOR YOU!

Did you know that within your Pilates business is a “pot of gold” that can be turned into new clients, without spending a fortune? One of the fastest ways to attract new clients to your Pilates studio without spending your entire marketing budget is to create a referral-marketing program. Continue reading…

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Ball props on the reformer – help or hinder?

Browsing through this site I found an article, “Ball props on the reformer: A help or hinder’ by Madeleine Black. This nicely revisits the work she shared at the APMA Sydney retreat in February 2010.

” the use of the ball inhibits functional synergistic muscle work of the feet up to the spine. We are looking at optimal leg alignment while executing Pilates in a dynamic and functional way, not in a held position.”

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