Hello Reader, When I was first learning to teach movement, I knew I needed a special kind of teacher. I didn’t fit the mold of what Pilates teachers looked like back then (20 years ago). I didn't really care about my lineage back to Joseph Pilates. I loved nuance and detail but wasn’t interested in perfection. I was a yogini who found spirituality no matter what the modality was. And my movement experience was eclectic. I was lucky, I had excellent teachers who guided me and also embraced my desire for both simplicity and expansion. That experience shaped how I teach today. Movement, to me, is not about rules, rigidity, or sculpting yourself into someone else’s idea of “fit.” It’s about body wisdom. It’s about how you feel, not how you look. In fact, the signs your practice is working often have nothing to do with visible results. Think…
That’s body wisdom. 💡 If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start, consider this your nudge. The Beginner Pilates Series is your invitation to leave behind perfection and meet yourself where you are. We start next week!
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Hello Reader,I want to tell you a story about a moment from the other day with one of my students. We were moving along, doing an exercise we’ve done a zillion times, when all of a sudden there was a fissure. Something cracked open, and my student stopped, tears in her eyes. "I don’t know what’s happening," she said. "I don’t know why I’m crying." ✨ By the way — this happens all the time. ✨ If you’ve ever cried in a movement class, you are not alone. I’ve been witness to it since my very...
Hello Reader,Your core is more than just muscles coordinating. It’s the centre of your being—the place where you align not only with yourself but also with the world around you. For many, awareness of this place is limited, both physically and spiritually. And if the word spiritual makes you want to hit eject, hold tight. A while back, I shared a newsletter on different types of awareness: intercorporeality, proprioception, exteroception, and interoception. These aren’t “woo” concepts. They...
Hello Reader,I’ve been thinking about longevity and it’s less “someday when I’m old” and more: what helps me move with strength and ease right now—and for all the years ahead. And I don’t just think about my own body, I think about the people I love too. What keeps us strong and steady enough to enjoy the lives we want to live, at every age? Here are 3 movement markers that research connects to a longer, healthier life: 1. Balance👉 Test it: Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds without...