Laurette Ryan PMA-CPT  When I have read Joseph Pilates “Return to Life through Contrology” what occurs to me is that he isn’t writing this for the skilled dancer or athlete. The text is pretty straight forward with his views and recommendations on wellness, health and his exercises. I have watched Pilates in my experience of [...]

Pilates, Fascia and alignment…. By Laurette Ryan PMA-CPT You’ve probably been hearing a lot lately about the role of fascia in exercise. You may have heard it described as a webbing or net enveloping the body but that is just a small piece of the picture. We can go back to the very formation of [...]

Becoming a Pilates Teacher by Laurette Ryan , Balancepoint Pilates www.balancepointpilates.com  My personal journey into the Pilates world starts in the dance studio many years ago. I was lucky to have a teacher who knew the Pilates exercises and used them as part of a proper warm-up. Even as a teen, I recognized the benefit [...]

Pilates is a workout and a philosophy.  The history surrounding  the work of Joseph Pilates is rich and inspiring. The Pilates workout has basic principles which should guide each teacher and student through the work.  The first principle is Whole Body Movement. Though many think of Pilates as an AB or core body workout, it [...]

I recently had the opportunity to interview one of Pilates up and coming stars. I’ve known Amy for a few years and find her enthusiasm to be contagious. Amy has a new DVD coming out this Spring -She’s a new and positive force in the Pilates community… Interview  -How long have you taught Pilates and [...]

The Pilates Nun: Rebecca Leone by Laurette Ryan www.balancepointpilates.com Okay Pilates enthusiasts, have you met the Pilates Nun? Do you have one of her delightful pens? Or had the good fortune to attend one of her workshops? Yes?- you lucky dog! No?- well you must put her, on your list to do! The Pilates Nun [...]

by Laurette Ryan Just back from the PMA 2011 conference in Palm Springs. I got to connect with so many awesome teachers and benefactors of our Pilates world. It’s in those moments I know I am so lucky to have found and discovered my calling as a teacher of Joe Pilate’s work. I am also [...]

Is Pilates Different? By Laurette Ryan www.balancepointpilates.com www.LauretteRyan.com Recently, I was engaged in one of those crazy online “discussions” where a person asked “So, what makes Pilates different from other forms of exercise?” And just like it goes, at times when you are online, I couldn’t tell whether the “asker” was under the impression that [...]

A yoga sequence consisting of Warrior Two, Reverse Warrior and Side Angle stretches the muscles in your sides as it gets your circulation pumping. Exercise like a warrior with this free video workout plan for Pilates and yoga. Expert: Michelle Tibbs Contact: www.PilatesStudioCity.com Bio: Michelle Tibbs began her yoga practice in 2002, completed her 200-hour [...]

Add the yoga sequence Sun Salutation B to your workout, incorporating Money Pose, Whole Chaturanga, Up Dog, Downward Facing Dog, Warrior One and other poses. A professional trainer shows you how n this free video workout plan for Pilates and yoga. Expert: Michelle Tibbs Contact: www.PilatesStudioCity.com Bio: Michelle Tibbs began her yoga practice in 2002, [...]