Here are the 10 essential principles of the pilates method. The goal is to keep these concepts in mind at all times, and integrate them into your practice. Awareness Breath Balance Concentration Control Center Efficiency Flow Precision Harmony Pilates brings strength and awareness back to the body in ways that traditional gym exercises do not.

Go to a yoga class, and 9 times out of 10, most of the people in the room will be female. Guys just don’t show up as often, which is unfortunate because men are typically less flexible than women, so it would follow that they’d benefit even more from yoga. Thankfully, some men are beginning to add yoga to their workout regimen, and noticing benefits such as better athletic conditioning,...

Ever look away from your computer long enough to realize your eyes are bleary, you’ve been hunching over the keyboard, and your legs are starved for movement?  Try these suggestions from Women’s Health to bring blood flow and oxygen to cramped extremities, loosen stiff joints, and energize tight muscles. Here’s a sample tip: The pain: Neck and shoulder Typically, we slouch, rather...

When the castles we’ve built around us threaten to crumble, it can be tough to maintain a positive outlook. There’s no magical cure, unfortunately; we just have to keep working at being upbeat. Luckily, consistent exercise improves the mood by releasing feel-good endorphins, so all this pilates is gonna come in handy.  Our bodies want to move, that’s what they’re designed...