Author Archives: jennifer

The jaw influences the entire body (as noted in previous posts), so it is nice to see the athletes like U. bolt and Blake have loose jaw and lips while they are running. The curious observation is that Phelps has … Continue reading →

The Olympics is a exceptional platform to observe the principles of Pilates in action. In track and field the following elite athletes move effortlessly, biomechanically efficient and they do not have over-developed muscles: U. Bolt, E. Merritt, A. Felix, SA … Continue reading →

The Olympics is an opportunity to observe all sorts of bodies in motion. Try to distinguish the athlete who trains properly in a balanced manner and has great posture (such as Roger Federer) and those who over-work or train in … Continue reading →

At our workshop “Follow your head” at Pilates on Tour in San Francisco on July 15, we spoke of moving around 1 axis of rotation.  The Chest Expansion is an example of turning the head around the axis of rotation … Continue reading →

I thank everyone who attended the Perigord retreat.  It was a fabulous and enjoyable experience and you are all very talented and inspiring Pilates’ devotees and wonderful people!  Thank you Violaine Bonnin and Marie-Annick Retif for the exquisite house.

Sunday, July 15, 9 am – 12 pm at Pilates on Tour, San Francisco,  Jennifer Stacey, MS and Dr. Chady Wonson, DC, LaC, CTN, CNC will be presenting a unique, scintillating workshop: “Follow your head: Understanding and cueing head position in Pilates.” Flyer: … Continue reading →

Sleep is a key factor to managing abdominal bloating.  Abdominal bloating can make it difficult to access your abdominal muscles when performing Pilates. So for a svelte look and successful Pilates, try to sleep a minimum of 8 hours a … Continue reading →

Kathy Grant used to say “chest away from  the chin” when you roll down from a Roll Over. You can apply this image to other skills: In the Hundred or when you are rolling up during a Roll Down on … Continue reading →

Sunday, July 15 at Pilates on Tour, San Francisco,  Jennifer Stacey, MS and Dr. Chady Wonson, DC, LaC, CTN, CNC will be presenting a scintillating workshop: “Follow your head: Understanding and cueing head position in Pilates.” For a $50 discount … Continue reading →

2012: June 30 – July 7, Come join us for a rejuvenating week in one of the most beautiful areas of France! Jennifer Stacey will teach Pilates at a farmhouse retreat in the gorgeous Dordogne, France near Villefranche du Perigord. For details … Continue reading →