Up in the Air

Don't leave home without your Pilates!  Brooke Siler of Re:Ab Pialtes has some great advice for Pilates you can do in-flight so that you're ready to get up and go when you reach your destination.

Burlates?

Burlesque meets Pilates, hmmmmm.

As a former circus performer I'm all for fun ways of mixing things up and making them interesting and entertaining, and as a yoga and Pilates instructor and former massage therapist, I understand the importance of setting clear boundaries and maintaining a professional image.

What do you think?  Is Burlates "Naughty Pilates" good clean fun, or is it giving the wrong impression of Pilates and Pilates instructors?

Pilates and Chocolate

Check out this preview from our newest instructor, Kathleen Pagnini's, DVD, Pilates and Chocolate La Dolce Vita!

You can check out her bio on our website www.bellaformapilates.com

The Pregnancy Adventures of a Pilates and Gyrotonic teacher

Here's a fun post for you new and expectant mothers! (I know we have at least four in the studio at present, wow!)  The Pregnancy Adventures of a Pilates and Gyrokinesis Instructor - she offers her own candid reactions to pregnancy, weight-gain, fatigue, morning sickness, etc. as well as her fitness routine.  Enjoy! http://bit.ly/907j5f (there are several other posts that you can access from the below this article)

Pilates Helps a San Diegan Battle Back

Here's a repost from our sister studio, EnCORE.

This is an incredible story! Jodie Beckner was involved in a harrowing and debilitating car crash in 2003 that left her comatose and unable to recognize her family for three weeks. Through intensive physical/occupationaltherapy and true grit, Jodie battled back, eventually juggling a full load of college courses and a full-time job.She now teaches pilates at Pilates Plus in La Jolla, and isplanning to attend nursing school and join the Peace Corps one day.
Check out the full inspiring story here.

Can Generosity Make you Healthier?

Can generosity really change your life?  According to Cami Walker it can.  Watch this video to see how she has dramatically improved her health, then go online to take the 29 gift challenge http://bit.ly/29GIFTS

The Healthy Traveler

Michael Feigin, proprietor of The Fitness Guru, a boutique gym in Brooklyn, had this to say about exercising when you're traveling.


Q. Is there one type of exercise that’s best for your body while traveling?

A. I’m a Pilaticist, so I’d automatically say Pilates by default. But again, I don’t think people should get too specific with regard to what they do.. The point is: get out and move. When you get to the hotel, drop off your bags and go out for a walk around the neighborhood. Get a sense of that. Get a sense of your surroundings, because just the moving around, just the walking around is again going to help the circulation, going to help the body get back up to a level that will sustain good health.

Read the whole article here.