Author Archives: jennifer

Jeff Smith will be teaching a M. Feldenkrais inspired workshop, “As the shoulders go, so goes the body. The importance of the shoulder joint in organizing movement.” Saturday, August 20, 2011. 3-6 pm. $80. Jeff will be sharing many movement principles, … Continue reading →

When you turn your head during the Chest Expansion, Kathy Grant used to say: “Pretend you have long earrings on.”

In the Stomach Massage 1, Romana Kryzanowska used to say “Top of the shoulders in line with the (front) edge of the carriage.” Try to sit on your sit bones. Lift up and over (forwards) in the elongated Spine Stretch … Continue reading →

This is a nice article about how slowing down, being aware and doing things that focus the mind on one thing (such as Pilates) can enhance creativity.  https://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/156/exercising-the-minds-muscle

There are only 2 openings in the lovely Italian retreat in Tuscany, July 19 -16! Please see retreat page on this website or:  Citrayus retreats…There are some openings in the July 9 workshops taught by Jennifer Stacey in Florence. Italy. … Continue reading →

https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all Roger Federer represents flowing motion emanating from the center.  He also uses the ground to drive his shots through the racket.  A master of physics and exquisite form.

https://health.msn.com/health-topics/pain-management/arthritis/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100268278&refid=LIKE Inflammation can influence people’s ability to move and recruit muscles properly.

Interesting article on Acupuncture’s influence on the brain and Carpal tunnel pain. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1997288/

Jennifer Stacey will be teaching a Romana Kryzanowska inspired Mat Class on Tuesday, May 31 at 1 pm – 2 pm in SF. We will include the fun transitions from the Leg Pull onwards. We will also use some images … Continue reading →