Author Archives: jennifer

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 →

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