One characteristic of Pilates that differentiates it from other types of exercise methods is that it follows six overarching principles. Understanding...
A new month means a new theme for Monday 12PM mat class!
Last month we had fun with planes of movement. But what connects one movement to another, on...
Over the last four weeks weā€™ve explored forward flexion, lateral flexion, rotation, and extension through the anatomical planes of motion.
Now, the n...
Does this sound like you?
- When you bend over to pick up your cat, Mr. Whiskers, your hamstrings feel as tight as strung violin strings
- You think t...
Say it with us ā€¦
Flexion happens in the sagittal plane.
But, lateral flexion happens in the frontal plane.
Rotation happens in the transverse plane.
E...
Did you know that we teach to a theme every month? This month is all about planes of movement!
Destinie started us off in the sagittal plane with for...
In a study conducted by the Global Burden of Disease in 2017, researchers reported that back pain was the leading cause of disability worldwide. Yikes...
We start today with a pop quiz! If you attended Destinieā€™s 1/2 mat class at 12PM, youā€™ll know the answer.
Flexion ____ the angle between two bones at...
We hope you had a lovely best holiday season. We sure did! A new year means shaking things up ā€“ new sleep routines, more hydration efforts, and a new ...
Did you know that posture affects mood? It's true! In one research study, researchersĀ discovered that study-participants with stooped posture had more...
Did you know that Pilates is named after its creator, Joseph Pilates? That's right! We like to share the history behind the method because where it st...
A runny nose, sore throat, and a fever. When we experience these symptoms, it usually means we have a cold, maybe even the flu. Pretty straight forwar...
