To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limits of our ability. Joseph H. Pilates
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In February (2013), I once again had the opportunity to study with Irene Dowd. She is such a legend in the world of anatomy and movement and I always jump on every opportunity to learn from her. This was a 3 hr. workshop on the neck, giving us simple, yet effective strategies for everyone (with […]
MORE INFOIdeally, our muscles should obey our will. Reasonably, our will should not be dominated by the reflex actions of our muscles.
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I found this little video today, and I can’t say how happy I am about it. It shows very simply what happens to your joints when you pop or crack your fingers, hip, neck, etc. I used to be a big “neck cracker”. Until I found out what happens and that the cracking actually increases […]
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A recent study in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science speaks to it’s affects; showing Pilates can help balance ability in senior citizens. Dr. Bijan Najafi is an Associate Professor of Surgery and a member of the University of Arizona Center on Aging. “Of course, the general term is that you should, ‘move it or […]
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The following CBS article sums it up pretty well. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/omg-youre-texting-your-way-to-back-pain/ In the third paragraph they are stating that “the cranium becomes heavier the more you bend your neck. Several times heavier, ” I disagree, the force that the head puts on your cevical spine increases, not just the head becomes heavier, which is way more […]
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MORE INFOI’m not advocating for people to take a yoga class necessarily. I do like yoga but I think most people doing yoga shouldn’t be, especially in a group setting where the teacher has little to no chance to give appropriate corrections or is able to verbally cue one safely through the practice. I really only […]
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Get a full body workout with an emphasis on posture, alignment and body mechanics. All levels welcome. Thursdays @ 6pm FREE for students $3 for everyone else. http://santafeuniversity.edu/student-life/fitness-and-recreation/
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