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.