Upside Down Pilates

In this weeks lesson we will explore our breath. We will look at the basic anatomy of our breath and then transfer that information into our bodies. This is the basic foundation for the work in Pilates.

In this weeks lesson we will investigate our pelvis. We will look at the basic anatomy of the pelvis and then begin training our muscles to keep our pelvis in the most shock absorbing position possible- neutral.

In this weeks lesson we will begin moving our spine. We will look at the basic anatomy of our vertebral column and how the spine moves. Then we will explore movements to allow the twenty four joints of the spine to open freely!

In this weeks lesson we will dive into our sacroiliac joint! This is a newer concept to Pilates Teachers! We will look at the significance of Nutation and Counter Nutation. Then we will do some exercises to help stabilize the sacroiliac joint.

In this weeks lesson we will create a joint at our hip. Then we will fire up our gluteus medius, an under cared for muscle!

In this weeks lesson we will look at the stability of our shoulder girdle. We will then begin strengthening our push muscles!

In this weeks lesson we will learn how our shoulder girdle and rotator cuff work together. We will learn about "frozen shoulder" and how to prevent it.

In this weeks lesson we will evaluate the movements possible in our knees. Then we will learn how to keep them strong and pain free

In this weeks lesson we will explore the elbow joint. We will learn the best position for our elbows to be when doing our Pilates-based exercises.

In this weeks lesson we will learn to enjoy our wrists and hands in an exercise setting. We will look at what Carple Tunnel is and learn some exercises to prevent it.

In this weeks lesson we will strengthen our ankles.

In this weeks lesson we will look at exercise induced flat feet, and learn some exercises to strengthen our feet.

In this weeks lesson we will put the last 12 weeks together and do a full body workout Upside-Down Pilates Style! Grab your mat!

In this lesson we will learn what a healthy posture is, the benefits of training our bodies in a healthy posture, and the consequences of maintaining an inefficient posture over an extended period of time.

In this lesson we will focus on our abdominal muscles. We will review our abdominal anatomy, and learn how to strengthen all of our abdominal muscles from the inside out.

In this lesson we will talk about the inefficiencies in training styles as well as the anatomy behind what makes some of the Pilates repertoire so challenging on the neck.

In this lesson we will explore the physiology behind how bone is built, then we will do some exercises to build our bones.

In this lesson we will take a look at what Osteoporosis really is, and then do a modified Pilates routine safe for those with Osteoporosis while still building bone.

In this lesson we will look at the differences between a muscle, tendon, and a ligament.

Every body is talking about “Core Strength”. Today we will unveil the true meaning of “our core”. The phrase that the media has taken out of context and made it to mean something very different than it truly is.

In this lesson we will do a traditional Pilates basic mat session.

Today we will do a full body workout! #1

Today we will do a full body workout! #2

In today's lesson we will focus on stretching and relaxing!

Today we will do a full body workout! #3