Attention Yoga Lovers! I've been talking lately about how Pilates will help you grow your Yoga practice. If you missed out on this read HERE and HERE first.
One of the most common questions I get asked as a Pilates teacher is "Pilates is just like Yoga, right?." My answer is always something like...
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Attention Yoga Lovers: 3 Reasons to Love Pilates
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Monday, January 30, 2017
Confessions of A Pilates Teacher #1
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Happy Monday! Where did the weekend go?! Anyway, today I'm sharing my confessions with you today...
While you may think your Pilates teacher is an indestructible super human, who eats all things fresh and healthy, commits to working out a minimum an hour every single day of the week, and the list...
Sunday, January 29, 2017
How Pilates Helps Your Yoga Practice: Part 2
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Next up on the mat, Yoga with a side of Pilates. Downward Dog, Warrior Two, Crescent Lunge, followed by the Pilates 100 and 10 repetitions of each exercise in the Abdominal Series. That's what your Pilates teacher has ordered.
So if you didn't catch on yesterday I really believe adding Pilates to your...
Saturday, January 28, 2017
How Pilates Helps Your Yoga Practice: Part 1
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In college, I was introduced to several mind-body modalities including both Pilates and Yoga. I found that both methods together helped me find the flexibility and core strength that I needed to improve as a dancer.
Since my college years, I have continued to enjoy both Pilates and Yoga. While...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Finding Balance: Part 1
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The Pilates method has taught me so much not only on the Reformer or mat, but in my personal life as well. One of the most important lessons that I have learned from delving into Pilates is the importance of balance. In my Pilates equipment class at Applachian State, I remember learning what is now...
Friday, January 13, 2017
Five on Friday-- First Edition
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Happy Friday!
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I'm really excited to be starting my blogging adventure. I have read blogs for years, love sharing Pilates with others, and talking about overall wellness, but never had the courage to actually start blogging. The start of a new year seemed like just the right time to open up to the...
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Allow Me To Introduce Myself
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Hey, there. Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm Donna, and I've been practicing Pilates for more than seven years and I've been a certified instructor for four years.
Growing up just north of Charlotte, I started dancing when I was two years old, so movement, balance, and flexibility have always...