Our feet are the foundation of our movement, playing a crucial role in our overall well-being and functional capacity. Despite this, they often go overlooked and underappreciated. In both everyday life and the Pilates studio, strong feet are essential for maintaining balance, stability, and optimal movement patterns. The Foundation of Movement Strong feet provide a...Read More
Why Proper Foot and Ankle Movement is Essential to Improving Posture and Balance Foot and ankle movement may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about physical health and fitness. However, neglecting the movement of these body parts can have a significant impact on posture, balance, and overall physical well-being. In...Read More
They say your eyes are the windows to your soul, but they can also be an indicator of your overall health. Being sure to include foods with certain nutrients to your daily diet can help protect your vision. Researchers have linked eye-friendly nutrients, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc to...Read More
Good Day Everyone! To celebrate our Love of Pilates, we will be posting a mat exercises each day this Month. Follow along. Post a pic or video of you doing the same exercise and at the end of the month, you could win a set of classes at the studio. Tag us @pilatesinguelph and @marchmatness2018, post...Read More
A few days ago, Erinn, an instructor at the studio and long time client at the studio showed me a magazine where she was featured. It was touching showcase of the struggles that Erinn has faced in the last 20 years with her battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. As a pilates instructor, having worked...Read More
It is that time again…. back to gardening. By Vera Needham Bend, dig, shovel, repeat. I love spring and it feels great to be outside and back in the garden but because it can be physically demanding with lots of lifting and repetitive movement, this type of work has a high incident of injuries. One...Read More
We are at the end of our instructor challenge for 2017. We found it hard to fit a Pilates workout in (and we were not allowed to use the classes we taught) with sickness, holidays and just general life. But my gosh my body feels amazing. Here are some images of the triumphs of...Read More
Every year in March, you can see people posting their march matness exercises. Traditionally it is the traditional matwork series from Joseph Pilates. We decided to do something a little different… the instructors at Pilates in Guelph are going to show you variations of the ‘classical’ exercises but we are also going a step...Read More
January is almost over and many resolution start to fall by the wayside. You have a choice to make a resolution or change your life. Here are 3 steps to help make your resolution as permanent change according to Gregory J Boyce, Registered Psychotherapist. 1) Thoughtfully choose your goal: – Take your time with...Read More
