Author Archives: jennifer

Come join Jennifer Stacey’s Movement Session on Addressing Hallux Valgus (Bunions) with Pilates and concepts inspired by Moshe Feldenkrais at the International Association Dance Medicine and Science conference in Seattle, Thursday, October 17 at 11 am! We will be working … Continue reading →

Join Jennifer Stacey’s Pilates Mat class at the Pilates Method Alliance conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL Tuesday, October 10, 2:30 – 3:30.  We will be performing the Classic repertoire with phenomenal skills and images from Kathy Grant, Romana Kryzanowska and … Continue reading →

Jennifer Stacey, MS will be available for private and duet sessions in New York between October 5 and October 9. For info contact Jennifer at info@peakperformancepilates.com Thursday October 10, 2:30 – 3:30 pm, 2013. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jennifer will be … Continue reading →

It is a sad time. Romana Kryzanowska, Pilates Elder, passed away August 30.  We should all be so grateful for her commitment to carry the “Contrology” torch onwards and pass her legacy to so many. Those who were lucky enough to … Continue reading →

Lower Leg – Leg Lifts: Lie on your side with the spine and hips aligned. Bend the top leg and place it on a box or roller. The lower leg is internally rotated and aligned. You can lean slightly back … Continue reading →

Approaching knee problems should be multifold: Mobilize the foot, the lower leg, the hip and the psoas and encourage proper alignment. The 26 (or 24) bones of the foot should articulate so perform foot circles while spreading the toes. Perform … Continue reading →

Thank you Dr. Gotz Lehle for teaching a scintillating, thought provoking workshop on the  relationship of the psoas, diaphragm, pelvic floor, systems and other structures at the Pilates+Vacation(tm) Retreat at the magnificent Villa Camparone.  Thank you for conducting private consults that … Continue reading →

Thank you everyone for making the 2013 Pilates + Vacation Retreat at the spectacular Villa Camparone a fabulous, fun and memorable experience! Fantastic company, an educational workshop and sessions from Dr. Gotz Lehle, great food, many places to perform Pilates … Continue reading →

I am looking forward to spending an incredible week at the Pilates + Vacation Retreat with fabulous people in the gorgeous Villa Camparone July 13-20! We have fun events planned, plenty of Pilates (possibly even in the swimming pool if … Continue reading →

An interesting observation: I had my hands on the ankles of my client guiding them into alignment as she was performing the Footwork on the Reformer. At first the client was exhaling as she extended her legs. She had a … Continue reading →