Side Kick Kneeling.  If you are looking for lateral system, this is your exercise and it is fantastic.  I try to incorporate this exercise into almost all levels of classes.  There is the gluteus medius activation and the opposite waistline activation. Then there is the supporting leg and the activation of deep external rotators as...Read More

Leg Pull Back.   With this exercise, people are challenged by the range of motion required in the arms to be behind the body and hold weight.  And the ability to be strong through the entire length of the legs, then moving to one leg support.    Sarah is demostrating with her knees bent. This allows...Read More

Jacknife.  This takes control, it takes precision and it takes your whole body.   Sarah is demonstrating on the reformer.  The straps of the reformer can help activate the back track of your body allowing for space in the pelvic and low back regions. Primary focus: Whole body integration Secondary focus: Length and spaceRead More

Spine twist at exercise 18 really is a release.  It helps unwind the spine from the inverted series and the front body opening series.   The position is often the hardest part of the spine twist.  Seat on something to help you lift out of your hips.  Then play with your rotation.  Lead with your breastbone. ...Read More

Shoulder Bridge is an intermediate – advanced Pilates exercise. Shoulder Bridge requires a lot of strength from the abdominals and hamstrings as they stabilize a lifted pelvis against the movement of a fully extended leg. Shoulder Bridge can be performed by using Pilates props such as discs.    Read More