One of the questions we often get from new Pilates students at Gather Pilates is: How often should I do Pilates? You’ve attended your first class, felt muscles you didn’t even know you had, and experienced that unmistakable ‘Pilates glow.’ Naturally, the next question is: How often should you practice to truly see and feel … Read more
As fall arrives, the seasonal transition invites us to embrace the wisdom of Ayurveda, which emphasizes living in harmony with nature’s rhythms. This time of year presents an opportunity to balance the body’s energies and strengthen our immune system. According to Ayurveda, maintaining health involves aligning our lifestyle with the seasonal changes to optimize our … Read more
“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” This insight from Joseph Pilates reminds us just how important spinal health is to looking and feeling our best. A flexible, well-aligned spine isn’t just the key to moving without pain—it’s a reflection of … Read more
The new year is often filled with New Years Resolutions, where we promise to do drastic things to lose weight, and finally “get healthy.” We are all capable of making drastic positive change, but resolutions may not be the best path forward. Instead, try slowly introducing positive self-care rituals into your routine. While most of … Read more
I originally published this in Elephant Journal in 2013. I love to share this during the holiday, and encourage you to enjoy again this holiday season!! Namaste!! ‘Twas a moment in Savasana, when all through the studio, not a yogi was stirring – each trying to let go. The Yoga mats were lined up in … Read more
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, connect, and give. But, for many of us, it also becomes a whirlwind of to-do lists, schedules, and endless obligations that leave us overwhelmed and never done! Sound familiar? The good news? You don’t have to choose between meeting your responsibilities and maintaining your sanity. A little … Read more
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