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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Exemplary mobility!
Kathy Grant would admire this young cat. Such fluidity, agility and power! PhantomHD – Kitten in Slow Motion.mp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1vpB6h3ek4
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Mindfulness and the brain
This is an interesting article: https://esciencenews.com/articles/2011/01/21/mindfulness.meditation.training.changes.brain.structure.8.weeks
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Tuscan Retreat in July
Relax, rejoice and reinvigorate in a Tuscan retreat. Enjoy Pilates, Photography and Cooking classes, foraging and wine tours near the coast of Tuscany. It is a gorgeous refurbished farmhouse in the middle of olive groves. It is affordable. I am … Continue reading
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Breathing through the nose
After reflecting on my client’s experience, I suggested she breathe through her nose while she was recovering (see previous post). Stress can influence the heart, so I recommend that when one is stressed or anxious, one should try breathing through … Continue reading
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A client’s experience with meditating and atrial fibrillation
A client of mine underwent a hip replacement surgery. Following the surgery her blood pressure was elevated and she experienced atrial fibrillation. The hospital treated her and ran many tests for the heart. She asked if she could help, and … Continue reading
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Cues learned from The Elders: Reformer 2
On the heel position, Romana used to sit on the bottom of my feet to push the forefeet towards the shins (during the bending of the legs). Joseph Pilates and Romana required the toes drawn back towards the shin, which … Continue reading
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Cues learned from Romana: Reformer Footwork
I will be discussing the knowledge that was taught to me by Romana Kryzanowska in this blog for the next few weeks. I will be reviewing some of the cues and images she used in the Reformer Repertoire. All of the tips … Continue reading