Victoria started Pilates with us in September of this year. For her first session, Victoria came in with a big smile and an open mind. I could see the twinkle in her eye, that spark of “I think I just…
by Amanda Turner The rolling exercise is the first one in the Mat work. It’s a beginner level exercise with many variations to make it easier or harder. It’s between Single Leg Circles and the Stomach Massage series. This exercise…
by Kerry DeVivo Beth started Pilates with us in 2021. She quickly shared our passion for Pilates. Beth started with one session per week, then she became and EPA Mobile Member, and now you can find Beth at the studio…
by Amanda Turner As with every other piece of apparatus, there’s a prescribed way to descend to the Mat as well as ascend from the Mat. Both require the strength of the Powerhouse and balance, which is why it’s not introduced…
By Kerry De Vivo The first time Emily and I met was at the 2013 Classical Pilates Conference in Chicago. After an inspiring weekend of Pilates workouts, workshops, workouts, events, and workouts (a Pilates teacher’s dream weekend), it was at…
I’ve seen it all! Stepping inside the tiny space between the springs and the edge of the Mat, stepping on the edge of the Reformer and crouching to sit on the black pad, and the biggest offender of all – straddling…
by Kerry De Vivo In September 2013, I was at Drago’s Gym in NYC attending the reception following the funeral of the extraordinary Romana Krzyanowska (this is a good read). Romana was the protégé of Joseph Pilates and my mentor. …
IT MATTERS HOW YOU GET THERE By Kerry De Vivo February 2023 This issue’s focus: How to efficiently get on the Reformer for Footwork 3.) YUP, the absolutely forbidden straddling of the Reformer to then sit down. This is a definite…