Last weekend at The Pilates Collective, Feldenkrais teacher Christy Cutler shared the magic of this movement method. Learn what Feldenkrais is and how it can help keep you mobile for life.
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The natural curve of the spine keeps us upright and mobile. Here’s how Pilates can help you maintain a healthy spine.
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As Pilates instructors, we hear requests to work on abs, arms, legs, back…but rarely feet. We spoke with Pilates instructor and foot specialist Ann Daxberger about why our feet are so important and how to keep them healthy.
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It’s very common to feel sore and unbalanced after shoveling snow. Try these simple stretches to get your body feeling great again.
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Many people start doing Pilates chasing the promise of a flat stomach or a Pilates body. Here’s why that goal is misleading—and why you stand to gain far more than a 6-pack.
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In search of a unique breast cancer fundraising idea, Shannon, Pilates instructor at The Pilates Collective Denver, created Malas for Tatas.
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Pilates is an excellent form of cross-training and injury prevention for skiers. Check out our Pilates for Skiers at-home workout to stay strong and healthy on the slopes.
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You may have heard your pelvic floor mentioned in Pilates classes, but do you know what it is and how to engage it? The Pilates Collective’s resident Physical Therapist, Lea Klein, will show you.
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Pilates is great for people of all ages, including teens! Learn how Pilates Collective teachers Melissa May and Gretchen Cross are making Pilates approachable to our teen clients.
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The Pilates method is used for many different fitness goals. So when we talk about advanced Pilates what are we talking about and how do we advance in our Pilates practice?
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Joseph Pilates focused a lot on the breathe and breathing “properly.” But what does that mean? Gina De Soto, of A Body of Knowledge, goes in depth in this week’s blog post discussing the biomechanics of breath and Pilates and gives us an exercise to practice at home.
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We’re all for taking time off and savoring a break from the norm, but we know that many of you rely on regular Pilates work to keep your body feeling great. If you’re wondering how you can maintain your Pilates regimen while you’re out of town (especially if you’ll be gone for several weeks), here are our 7 tips for finding a great studio while enjoying your summer break.
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If you’re on vacation and find yourself without a Pilates studio, fret not: you can pack a Pilates studio in your suitcase! With a thera band, deflatable rubber ball, a mini foam roller, and some miracle balls you can get a full body workout wherever you go.
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It’s officially summer, and that means vacation season! While we may be having major FOMO hearing about all the incredible destinations you’ll be visiting, we still want to help you keep your body feeling great. We compiled our top 10 travel-friendly exercises, perfect for doing at the beach, in the park, or wherever else you may roam.
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Gardening is one heck of a chore. Check out these few simple tips from our resident gardening enthusiast (and fabulous Pilates instructor), Claire, to try and save the body from the rigorous wear and tear of that pesky yard work.
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We all know those people who work out 6 days a week and make it seem effortless. Maybe at some point in our lives, we’ve even been those people! But for most of us mere mortals, we get in slumps where we can’t seem to find the motivation to work out regularly.
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Ever wonder where the funky machinery, unique exercises, and weird name ‘Pilates’ came from? All originated from a man named Joseph Pilates. And there’s a reason Pilates isn’t your average workout: Joseph Pilates wasn’t your average guy.
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One of our favorite things about Pilates is that you can do it literally anywhere. The machines and props are great, but the most foundational exercises can be done with nothing at all.
Next time you’re on the road or can’t get into the studio as soon as you’d like, try out our 5 exercises to give yourself a DIY Pilates tune-up.
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I was looking through some documents and found a post I wrote just after the studio opened. A year later, my feelings still ring true.
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