We frequently use the word "feel" while teaching Pilates. Maybe you’ve heard common phrases such as "feel your back on the mat," "feel your...
At Pilates in Common, we wholeheartedly embrace the philosophy that the wellness of the body and mind are profoundly interconnected. Recognizing...
Several classical Mat exercises, including rolling-like-a-ball, open-leg rocker, boomerang, seal, and crab involve rolling along the spine and are...
What is it that draws people into the world of Pilates? Each individual has their unique Pilates journey that kickstarts their involvement. But the...
What makes one Pilates exercise an “advanced” exercise and another a “beginner” exercise? There are several factors:
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If you have an existing Pilates practice, you know that order counts. We learn to breath before we learn to curl before we learn to lift and bend...
Keep reading to learn about our new theme for May and a special Friday class–MELTⓇ into the weekend!
This May we celebrate the...
Join Destinie Fridays at 10AM in May to experience MELTing before a Pilates flow. Experience how connecting to the autonomic nervous system and to...
April has been our hands-focused month! So far we’ve learned that:
- You can stand on your hands like you stand on your feet
- There is a...
I remember when I was new to Pilates; it was intimidating.
I had been taking a free Pilates mat class at my gym for a few months for my...
Did you know that over half the bones in our body live in the hands (and feet)? There are 27 bones in the human hand with 17,000 nerve endings that...
You know the term “muscle memory?” It is not that your muscles have a literal memory as much as your brain remembers how to signal your...