Vivienne WilliamsonJun 8, 20211 minJoseph Pilates was famous for saying...Joseph Pilates was famous for saying: “Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it”. Breathing plays...
Bronwyn SteenveldtJun 4, 20211 minMake time to breathe ... Moms...We all know the many benefits to staying active, fitness, weight management, increased strength, flexibility but an additional reason to...
Melanie EisenbergJun 1, 20212 minHypopressive Breathing Techniques/Low Pressure Fitness (LPF)LPF is a training system that re-educates the body’s breathing and postural systems. “Hypo” meaning low and “pressive” meaning pressure,...
Chi IngledewMay 28, 20212 minBreathe… because sometimes we forget to.Breathe… because sometimes we forget to. Normal breathing, Pilates breathing, and how we move through the breath. My mother always says,...
Vivienne WilliamsonMay 25, 20211 minBreathing is essential for lifeBreathing is essential for life. BASI Pilates makes use of the natural, physiological actions that take place during inhalation and...
Ashley RitchieMay 21, 20212 minWhat is the value of breath?What is the value of breath? Without it, there is no life. It is the reason you are able to be present and read this article. And the...
Melissa SchaferMay 21, 20212 minThe Art of AwarenessPilates Awareness Dance If you have ever been seated in the theatre watching a dance performance unfold in front of you, then you have...
Chi IngledewMay 20, 20213 minDo your foot work - find your balance.The ankle-foot complex plays a fundamental role in shock absorption, propulsion and balance when being upright. There are 26 bones that...
Kate FaureMay 18, 20213 minAwareness in the First Trimester of PregnancyExercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps prevent disease, is important for healthy bones and can help reduce stress,...
Melanie EisenbergMay 14, 20212 minProprioception - “position sense”This is the perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body in space. It depends on the relationship between the soft...
Vivienne WilliamsonMay 14, 20211 minPilates is for everyoneThis is a statement that senior citizens may probably not believe, but it is true. Senior citizens who have started Pilates, quite often...
Chi IngledewMay 11, 20212 minPilates and CyclingWhether you ride a tri-bike, mountain bike, road bike or anything with two wheels that go around and around, Pilates is GREAT for you!...
Vivienne WilliamsonMay 6, 20211 minBalanceGenerally, the word BALANCE, makes most of us think of the physical skill of being able to balance. Physiotherapists use the Berg Balance...
Ashley RitchieMay 4, 20212 minAwareness is the key to successful change.Awareness is the key to successful change. Being consistent in your commitment will bring about the changes. Take a look at yourself in...