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Tag: Biomechanics
Book Club: The Vital Psoas Muscle.
In this month’s Book Club meeting Holly Wallis is excited to discuss “The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional and … More
Knowledge = Confidence
Pilates instructors take on a myriad of roles, and styles too. That’s what makes us a diverse group of amazing and talented individuals!
Do you mean what you say?
“Be mindful when it comes to your words. A string of some that don’t mean much to you may stick with someone for a lifetime.” Rachael Wolchin
Is there still room for biomechanics in Pilates?
We have been hearing about Biomechanics everywhere these days it seems, like it’s the latest buzz word.
The Core: Function over Fashion.
As Pilates Professionals, all of us have had new clients mention that Pilates was suggested to them by their Physician to improve core stability. Have you ever asked these clients what that means to them?
You know how to move bodies, but do you know HOW the body moves?
You work with bodies every day, but how well do you know the intricacies of how the body functions to produce the movements that you are teaching your clients?
Walking with Your Ribs: The Importance of the Upper Body in Gait.
Most people do not consider what happens from the waist up when they walk.
Keep your Feet on the Ground: The key to staying vertical.
What aspects of movement are necessary to keep us upright as we age?
Mobility vs Stability: The Building Blocks of Biomechanics.
We go through life with little awareness of whether parts of our body are mobile or stable, until we experience a moment of instability that results in a stumble or fall, or a period of pain that affects our life.