From Hip to Heel: The Kinetic Link Between Hips, Knees, and Feet in Pilates blog post mondays

If you've been with Pilates in Common for a while, you know we champion the view that the body is an interconnected, interdependent system. This isn't...

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Change Your Footwear, Improve the Health of Your Feet blog post mondays

January is all about reconnecting with our feet, and this conversation wouldn't be complete without addressing the role of footwear.

 

If you're som...

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Stability Before Mobility: A Pilates Guideline for Back Pain blog post mondays

 

If back pain brought you to Pilates, you’re not alone. One reason Pilates is so effective in helping people recover from back injuries is its empha...

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Pilates for Hip Joint Health blog post mondays

 

Nature is full of trade-offs. Take the cheetah, for example. It’s the fastest land animal on Earth, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 miles per h...

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Addressing Knee Pain Through the Kinetic Chain: Why Pilates Targets Hips and Feet for Relief blog post mondays

 

A student came to one of our teachers with complaints of medial (inner) knee pain. For those of you who have been engaging with our foot health dis...

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Pilates Anatomy 101 – The Knees pilates anatomy 101

Try something with us. Lock your knees and try to walk. Don’t let them bend!

Pretty dang hard, huh? That’s because the knees are fundamental in facil...

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Sunday Newsletter: 2024.03.24 sunday newsletters

Well, March flew by! Just one week left of flow before we switch back to a month of thematic exploration.

Let’s make the most of March’s last flow cl...

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Sunday Newsletter: 2024.03.17 sunday newsletters

In March, we're embracing the theme of flow, a concept that’s stirred mixed feelings among us. Last week, we heard contrasting views: "I love flow. It...

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Sunday Newsletter: 2024.03.10 sunday newsletters

As Pilates teachers, we often hear, "That exercise required so much concentration," and each time we hear it, it makes our day. This is because moving...

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Sunday Newsletter: 2024.03.03 sunday newsletters


Have you ever thought about how many movements you make when getting out of bed each morning? It begins with a stretch, swinging your legs over the be...

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Sunday Newsletter: 2024.02.25 sunday newsletters

Exciting news: we've got one more Monday in February, giving us a final opportunity to focus on our feet this month! We're planning to make this last ...

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Sunday Newsletter: 2024.02.18 sunday newsletters

Take a look at the photo below. Which foot looks more functional to you? A or B?


If you answered B, you are correct.

What’s the difference between f...

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