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Move your body and smell the flowers! Ahhhhhhh….Spring is the season of renewal and regrowth. Next time you go outside, pause and take a slow, purposeful breath. Can you smell that first hint of spring in the air? Joseph Pilates is famous for his quote,” Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on …
Open House and FREE classes! Saturday May 4 FREE class schedule 9:15-10am Mixed Level Mat9:15-10am Group Reformer10:30-11 Therapy Ball Rolling10:30-11 Intro to Reformer11-11:30 Chair for everyone11-11:30 Advanced Reformer11:30-1210 min assisted stretching privates *registration is required for all classes Sign up now to reserve your space!Bring a friend and WIN a T-Shirt!Raffle with prizes to benefit West Hartford Special Olympics!Healthy snacks!
Save the Date! An afternoon with Mary Bowen Spend 3 hours with a living PILATES LEGEND! Mary Bowen is the most Senior Elder still teaching who studied with Joe and Clara themselves!A theatre actress/comedienne/musical comedy performer, Mary is a Jungian psychoanalyst (49 years and ongoing) and a Pilates teacher (44 years and ongoing). Mary’s two careers combined in 1995 becoming her signature …
I lay down and first feel the weight of my back on the carriage. I can feel the base of my skull sinking into the mat while my tailbone lengthens. My spine begins to unwind. I take a breath as I bring my feet onto the bar. The bar feels firm and supportive under my bare skin. As I extend …
Post-Turkey Pilates! Looking for a healthier alternative to shopping this Black Friday? We are here for you! Join Tricia and jump of those extra pie calories with a Reformer jump-board class or breathe and find your center in the Balance and Strength mat class. Either way you will feel renewed and refreshed after the feast and ready to take on …
Matt Ekstrand came to Pilates Defined unconvinced and unwilling, coerced by a friend helping a friend complete her teacher training hours. “I was told to be here at a certain time, and I showed up,” the 27-year-old deadpanned. “It was all downhill from there.” His love-hate relationship with Pilates comes through in his grudging praise. Asked for three …
Walking and breathing. Two things most of us do everyday usually without too much thought. That is unless you are thinking about them. And I have been thinking about them – a lot. Many of you know that I attended a training in May in which I grew a deeper appreciation for gait analysis and how to identify dysfunctional patterns. …
Teaching pilates is the best job in the world. What could be better than helping people feel better in their bodies and improving other peoples lives? I love teaching aspiring teachers to inspire others. I want to spread the work that we do to as many corners of the earth as I can. If you are also passionate about mindful …
We had such a fun time at Pilates Day, that we wanted to share our pictures and some of the demonstrations! We hope you enjoy it!
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