In the Pilates industry, instructors are not just selling their expertise in the method, keen observational skills, expert level knowledge of anatomical and physiological movement patterns and principles, and ability to recognize and work with physical limitations on a complex set of apparatus.  Pilates instructors are also selling the “vibe," energy, and emotional safety of the studio. The instructor’s enthusiasm, intuition and empathy are part of the paid service. This management of emotional response is a Pilates instructor's emotional labor.

Fascia is both a tissue and a system. It is your soft skeleton and the fascial net is one continuous structure throughout the body. We know it as the silvery white material that is flexible and sturdy in equal measure. It surrounds and penetrates every muscle, coats every bone, covers every organ, and envelops every nerve. Fascia keeps everything separate yet interconnected.

The habits of the body- unconscious ways of holding and positioning yourself – are just that, habits, and finding the most efficient habits can help you decide if yours are serving the purpose of healthy movement.

These easy to learn movements will get you started on your journey to a healthy pelvic floor. No equipment required.

The bones in our bodies do not rest up on each other. They float within and are supported by the non rigid parts of our bodies. So how do they work?

Three easy exercises to help relieve back pain.