Simply Pilates

Annual holiday studio dinner! Love this crew! We see each other almost everyday, but it is so nice to spend an evening out together and actually get to chat for more than 2 minutes in between clients. Grateful for each and every one of you 🙂

The high training demands placed on teen athletes along with the fact that many sports are now being played year round with little to no rest between seasons leaves them at a high risk for injury. Cross training with pilates will lead to more balanced muscle development, core strength, flexibility, proper posture, and body awareness so that these athletes can build a more resilient foundation to keep them healthy and competing. Ashlee Edwards

A huge thank you to the Pilates Transparency Project for helping me bring history to life in the studio. These metal prints turned out amazing and it’s been fun to see the client’s reactions to seeing Joe in action. Many of them have never seen photos like this before and I think it’s invaluable for them to see the historical origins of what we practice week in and week out.

These ladies nailed reverse monkey today! Facing the wall unit, unlike the traditional monkey, creates a unique challenge in both strength and control! Well done! 💪🏻👏🏻

Got to spend the weekend in my Pilates home away from home. So grateful to Chris Robinson for bringing me into this community and ensuring we all stay connected year after year. Beyond grateful for his mentorship and for the strong, inspiring women who I get to go learn, practice, and teach alongside.

Doug's transition from sidekick series with leg springs to front splits was impressive, demonstrating flexibility in his hamstrings and hip flexors as well as balance and control. Well done!! 👏🏻

When you want to open up a part of the body, elevate it ⬆️ and drape it!

A private pilates session can offer so many benefits: personalized attention, a customized workout tailored to your specific needs, and a set of hands and watchful eyes when needed to ensure SAFETY during particularly challenging exercises! Gratz_Pilates

As our use of technology increases, so does the amount of time we spend hunched over our screens. The result: muscle strain in the neck, shoulders, and back leading to chronic discomfort, misalignment, and poor posture. What can be done to counteract a daily life filled with forward flexion? Incorporate exercises and movements that involve spinal extension! Your spine will thank you. 😁

Mondays can be rough. Pilates can help!

Used the wall units today to create length and space in the body. Yes, it feels as good as it looks!

Congratulations to this lovely lady right here! Kathryn Van Ness has joined the 1,000 class club! I think everyone would agree that Kathryn makes the studio a better place just by being in it. She always has a smile on her face and is always ready with a kind, encouraging word for anyone she interacts with. Life has thrown some major challenges her way over the years, but she has overcome them all and has emerged stronger than ever! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey, Kathryn!!

Wise words from a wise man…This serves as a great reminder for all instructors out there. Too often, so much correction occurs (especially with new clients) that the client becomes crippled with fear to move. This is the exact opposite of what we want! Remember, movement heals (even if it’s not perfect). RIP Jay ❤️ Thank you for all the contributions you made to this work that we all love.

Amazing post created by Nanô Pilates! Incredible to see the parallels between these images ❤️