Many people turn to Pilates for lower back pain relief. That was not my journey. This Christmas in particular, I am thankful for my unique Pilates journey because it brought me to a new career I love. I am thankful for Christmas because it launched me into my career as a Pilates instructor. More ... [ Read On ]
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Demonstration of the Pilates EXO® Chair
Many years ago, I was dancing on tour with the Radio City Rockettes, and I was in a lot of pain, particularly in my knees and back. My manager suggested I tried Pilates, and BOOM - my life changed forever. Now, I'm a certified Pilates instructor and most of my days are filled teaching Teacher ... [ Read On ]
Five Best Core Strengthening Exercises
Back by popular demand: here are my five best core strengthening exercises, as originally seen in Healthline. As winter weather limits your ability to be out and about, get busy with these quick and easy home exercises. Enjoy! The core is made up of just a few muscles around the midsection of the ... [ Read On ]
Diagramming Your Scoliosis
Ever tried diagramming your scoliosis? How about sketching the curves in your back? Would you even know where to start? And why is this important anyway? Great questions! And we've got answers. Spiral Spine has created a set of introductory videos to teach you how to map, diagram and sketch your ... [ Read On ]
Q&A: Can I try Pilates for Scoliosis? Absolutely!
A concerned parent in Wisconsin wants to know if Pilates is a suitable, pro-active treatment for her daughter with scoliosis. She's currently seeing a chiropractor an hour-and-a-half away and their scoliosis treatment is taking over their lives. Erin encourages her to seek out therapy options in ... [ Read On ]