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Is Something Missing in Your Pilates Training? Top Ten Reasons Why.   Many of us have had the experience of finally figuring out something was missing from our training. It goes something like this: You have been practising Pilates 2 – 3 times a week and you decide to try out another studio. You may have heard good things about…

Leg Length Difference: Is it Actual or a Muscle Imbalance?   Is One of Your Legs Shorter than the Other? Sometimes leg length difference is actual but often this is not the case. When we complete a Posture and Gait Analysis and Assessment, issues such as leg length difference become apparent.  We can confirm if there is an actual leg…

Proprioception Deception:  What is it?    As a Pilates Specialist in postural deviations (poor posture) and muscle imbalances, many of my clients feel they are not aligned when they have been directed to realign their position to correct alignment. Why do we feel “skew whiff” or not aligned when we are actually aligned correctly? This is what I refer to…

Experiencing Neck Pain in Pilates?   Why You Should Look for a New Pilates Teacher If I had one dollar for every time I heard a new client complain about their previous Pilates training causing neck pain, I would have a full piggy bank. The conversation usually goes like this: “What stream of Pilates were you doing?” Often the client…

Top Ten Questions: Pilates Mat or Reformer Classes   How to Make the Best Choice: Private or Small or Large Group Pilates Classes on Reformer and/or Mat Many people start exploring the Pilates Method by trying a large group mat class often because a friend has suggested it, but… Is Pilates on the mat the best way to begin and…

How Pilates Helps with Posture and Core Strengthening   You may have read my tweets: “How are you sitting at your computer? …”  As children, we have all been reminded to: “Sit up straight!”, but did we really understand why… Why Posture is Important As we age, the things we do daily become how we look and feel physically. This…

What is Pilates   First developed in the late 19th century, Pilates, pronounced Pi-laa-teez, is a method of physical conditioning comprised of over 500 exercises, performed on a mat or on specialized equipment. A challenging, precise and intelligent workout for the whole body, Pilates is effective for people of all ages and all activity levels. Pilates is recognized as a…

Vancouver Pilates Studio in the Neighbourhood of South Granville   Welcome to the Pacific Spirit Pilates Studio We often try new things as a result of a friend telling us how much they like it or benefit from it. Many years ago, I was working out at a high-end women’s club when a friend suggested I would love Pilates. She…

As the popularity of Pilates grew, many different “Pilates-style” classes have appeared. Unfortunately, many are mediocre versions of Joseph Pilates method.

I will never forget the day when I discovered an imbalance in my postural alignment that would significantly change my life. I was 14 at the time, out shopping with my mother for a dress to wear to my elementary school graduation. Excited to model the first dress I put on, I exited the change room in high spirits and…