Author Archives: jennifer

After performing the scales as described in the post “Fancy Feet 3” you can perform the 3s and 2s. With the heel on the ground and the front of the foot up, hold up the first and last toe with … Continue reading →

Here is a nice article on Fascia.  Pilates is perfect for hydrating the fascia! https://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/the-top-5-ways-fascia-matters-to-athletes

You can perform battements and scales with your toes. Sit on a chair, with your feet flat on the floor. Pick up the right big toe, then the second toe, then third, fourth and fifth, sequentially. Then sequentially lower each … Continue reading →

Joseph Pilates performing Arm Springs at his summer house. Enjoy! He loved the outdoors. Look at his serratus anterior. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=884417191584691&set=vb.282574948435588&type=2&theater

Joe Pilates performing the Stomach Massage using 2 springs Chuck Rappaport says! Joe’s shoulders are in line with the front of the carriage, just like Romana used to say. This means he is up and over in an elongated Spine Stretch … Continue reading →

Did you know there are 57 joints and 26 bones in the feet? Celebrate spring by moving your feet and toes throughout the day. Draw circles, spreading and curling the toes as you do so. Write your name with your … Continue reading →

Thank you Jillian and the fabulous group that attended. It was an inspiring weekend!

“[A] body freed from nervous tension and over-fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well-balanced mind that is always fully capable of successfully meeting all of the complex problems of modern living.” ~Joseph Pilates, Return to … Continue reading →

Jillian Hessel will be offering private and duet sessions on Friday, April 25  at 10 am and Saturday, April 26 at 10 am and 11 am at Peak Performance Pilates, SF. $125 for a solo. $85 each for a duet. Come take … Continue reading →

Catch the Early bird rate through April 15!  The 2014 Pilates + Vacation  ™ Retreat will be held at the luxurious Villa Ribeira do Banho in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal, July 18 – 25, 2014! It is only 20 minutes from both the south and west coast – the smooth sands … Continue reading →