Many people wonder: “Am I too out of shape to start Pilates?” The short answer? No. You do not need to be in a certain shape, size, or fitness level to start Pilates. In fact, Pilates is designed to meet you exactly where you are. One of the interesting things about Pilates is that even […]
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One question we hear often from new clients is: “I’ve taken pilates at a larger studio before, and there were exercises we weren’t allowed to do. Will I be able to do them here?” The answer is: possibly, yes. At Yin Yang Pilates & Yoga, our Pilates reformer classes are intentionally small. We have six
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Pilates has been around for more than 100 years. It is a core-based, mind-body exercise method created by Joseph Pilates during World War I. It is a low-impact, full-body workout that focuses on strength, alignment, breath, and control—helping you move better, feel stronger, and stay balanced in your body. What Makes Pilates Different From Other
What do you think of when you think of spring? Flowers, butterflies, warmer weather, longer days, birds, spring cleaning, Easter, renewal? Yes, all of the above, but I also think of Pilates! Why? That’s easy. A key component of the Pilates equipment is springs. Pilates apparatus such as the reformer, chair, Ped-o-Pul, and Cadillac all
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I tried to find someone to whom I could attribute this saying and found conflicting information, so I will attribute it to “unknown.” How many times have you been driving, got to your destination and thought “I don’t even remember the drive here?” I used to have that experience frequently. In fact, I have been known
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“Movement is medicine” We love that saying in the Pilates community. We see so many people who are victims of our convenience society come into the studio after being sedentary for years. So many of us spend hours each day sitting at a desk, and staring at screens. This lifestyle leads to a range of
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February means Valentine’s Day which means lots of talk about LOVE. This usually means romantic love, but let’s talk about loving yourself. One way you can cultivate some self love is through movement. Let’s explore the connection between movement and self love. Now the key is to find movement you enjoy in a welcoming, supportive
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Did you know that most of the Pilates exercises are based on the movement and stretches of cats? That’s right, Joseph Pilates was a German citizen interned in England during the first World War. He passed the time watching the wild cats as they hunted mice and moved around the camp. He noticed they often
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by Nick Capitano What if I told you… I have something in common with LeBron James, Lady Gaga, David Beckham, Tiger Woods, Miley Cyrus, Sophia Vergara, Payton Manning, Dwayne Wade, Cristiano Ronoldo, Jake Arietta, Jason Kelce, the Kardashians and a local 84 year old business owner? We all do Pilates! Professional athletes swear by it,
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Today I want to talk to you about how to connect better to your core muscles. Our core is what stabilizes us and if we aren’t stable we fall, get injured, or even just generally spend our days and nights in pain. A strong core can help you do the things you like to do
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