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06Nov, 2009

Level 5 This Weekend!

This weekend, our current trainees are about to experience the Level 5 Weekend. It’s one of our favorites as all the fun advanced tricks are taught and learned. In Level 5, some of the fun things that we will be …

21Oct, 2009

Pilates – The Secret Weapon

Recently, I participated in an inline skate (Rollerblade) marathon in Napa Valley. Marathon races are events I take part in from time to time not necessarily for a podium spot, but for the simple fun of it.  As for the …

06Oct, 2009

Neutral Spine vs. Neutral Pelvis

In each certification program we do the question of neutral spine inevitably comes up at some point.  Someone has done another training program before and he/she raises the question. Or someone starts teaching at a studio where neutral spine is …

17Sep, 2009

The Benefits of Pilates For Pregnancy

I started Pilates because of a back injury from a car accident.  After the accident, it was one of my great fears that my back was not going to be able to carry the weight of a pregnancy. So it …

02Sep, 2009

Start The Teacher Training Program Now!

Enroll early for the Pilates Technique Teacher Training program, and you can get a head start on your Observation hours. The Lectures will commence March 2010, but you can start logging your Observation hours now. It’s a great way to …

18Aug, 2009

Here’s What Happened in Level 3 Lecture!

Our current trainees are deep in Level 3, working on their observation, practice teaching and self-workout hours. They are definitely finding this new level challenging, but a lot of fun! At the lecture, there were many excited faces, especially when …

16Aug, 2009

The Importance of Breathing

Don’t forget to breathe. In any case, I think this is a landmark book — and well-needed. Exercise balls are being massively marketed right now; there is a crucial need for instruction on how to use these devices safely and …