Seasons GreetingsFeliz Año Nuevo, Bonne Année, Buon Anno, Feliz Ano Novo,
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar, Glückliches Neues Jahr,
Onnellista uutta vuotta, Gott Nytt År
What fun teaching classes. We enjoyed using the image of candy canes for the leg and arm spirals!
Happy Holidays!
Here are some of the Michelangelo anatomy drawings currently on display at the MET museum in NY. Enjoy.
Copyright 2007 J Stacey
“Stillness around the motion” or “Motion around the stillness.”
My new saying that was inspired by my clients.
Copyright 2007 J Stacey
Leg Pull Back © 2015 J Stacey
Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ (IPA™). Earn 18 PMA CECs having fun exploring Classic Pilates in, on and by the water. It is taught by longtime international Pilates Teachers’ Teacher Jennifer M. Stacey, MS, 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher, ExercisePhysiologist/Biomechanist. “I got a thousand hours of information from the 18 hour course.” KP “With every experience of Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ I learn new insights that directly transfer to teaching in the studio. I’m falling in love with Pilates all over again, it’s great!” FS
Exciting news! There are several Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ Courses being planned in 2018 including in Maui, Hawaii; Kona, HI; Colorado; Miami, FL; Melbourne, Australia; Barcelona, Spain; Helsinki, Finland, Japan. IPA™ is an exhilarating, fun and challenging way to explore Classic Pilates in, on and by the water. Find your deep centers immediately. IPA™ honors Joe and Clara’s system, 
and his advice to “get as much fresh air as you can, and work in the water.” Become a licensed Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ (IPA™) Teacher and even a licensed IPA™ Teachers’ educator. CECs will be offered for the Melbourne, Australia course which is predicted to be
held in February, 2018. Spring or Fall near Barcelona. Spring – Miami.
https://peakperformancepilates.com/education/immersion-pilates-aquatics/
Space is limited. Sign up early. For a flyer: info@peakperformancepilates.com
Take this opportunity to study with Jennifer Stacey, MS, a Second Generation teacher’s teacher who has been teaching Pilates around the world for 29 years. Jennifer founded one of the first dedicated Pilates facilities in the Bay Area. She was lucky enough to study from Romana, Ron, Kathy and Eve (and other Elders). Ron Fletcher traveled to SF to rehab his shoulder
Side Leg Kick, copyright 2015 J Stacey
with Jennifer. Kathy Grant took workshops from Jennifer and gave her permission to teach her work. Romana approved her as a Pilates teacher of her work. Jennifer has enjoyed co-teaching and learning from several revered health professionals who inform her teaching, and advance Jennifer’s ability to reveal the intelligence and wonder of Pilates.
Rocking, copyright
2015 J Stacey
Testimonials for Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™:
I was lucky to get a chance to experience Jennifer Stacey’s new Pilates in the water. I’ve been practicing Pilates for close to 30 years, and teaching for 20. Feeling the work in the water was an amazing experience. My body was able to organize around the central axis and deeply feel the spinal flexion, extension, twisting and side bending of the work. For some reason the support of the water made it easier to feel the movement originating from the core. I highly recommend this work for anyone at any level to feel the Pilates work as it was intended. – Carol LeMaitre
I had a blast doing Pilates Aquatics™ with Jennifer Stacey! As a Pilates teacher myself, I was amazed by how well Jennifer translated the Classical Pilates exercises to be done in the water. Pilates Aquatics enables you to easily feel your core working, and being in the pool is an especially safe way to exercise. This workout is both fun and challenging for beginning to advanced students of Pilates. – Alicia Stone
Pilates Aquatics was full of “Aha!” moments for me. Doing Pilates in the water provided a slight shift in physics that allowed me to immediately feel the work in a deep way. The exercises felt very accessible, and working out in a pool setting is brilliantly energizing!
– Lawrence Stone
Mat Twist, copyright
2015 J Stacey
The Pilates Aquatics™ was an excellent method of doing Pilates. What I found was that, despite the fact I have been doing Pilates for over 12 years, Pilates Aquatics™ requires greater effort to do the simplest Pilates exercises correctly which leads to a deeper level of work for the core muscles. The need for a greater amount of balance due to the board buoyancy seems to exaggerate even the smallest movement, thereby requiring more concentration and doing the exercise correctly. It is an exercise method I would strongly recommend. – Ken Klein
I have been “Seraped!” I thought I understood the Serape; the wing – center connection. But now I really do after a day of IPA™! – SW
IPA™ makes Pilates honest – Aliccia Ricci
Our lovely teachers Marta Serra Marti and Kathryn Peters at PMA in Indian Wells
Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ FUN at the Pilates Method Alliance Conference in Indian Wells! Thank you Marta for your fantastic teaching and work. Thank you everyone for playing (and laughing) in the pool. Thank you for all who attended my workshop Stretch or Squish, and demonstrators Katya and Junko. See our beautiful “office” below.
The Leg Pull Back copyright 2015 J Stacey
Come by our Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ Booth 23 at the Pilates Method Alliance Conference in Indian Wells, CA, October 25-28. Sign up for a free session! Try a free IPA™ session at the resort’s pool at a time that is most convenient for you. We will also have a free demo at the pool several times including Friday at 9:15 am.
Exciting news! There are several Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ Courses being planned including in Maui, Hawaii; Kona, HI, Melbourne, Australia; Barcelona, Spain, Helsinki, Finland. IPA™ classes may even be offered in Argentina in the future.
Side Leg Kick, copyright 2015 J Stacey
Due to popular demand Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ (IPA™) Teachers’ Course in Moraga, CA, will be held in October/November, 2017! Dates soon to be determined. Earn 18 PMA CECs having fun in the sun. It is taught by longtime Pilates Teachers’ teacher Jennifer M. Stacey, MS, 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher, Exercise Physiologist/ Biomechanist. IPA™ is an exhilarating, fun and challenging way to explore Classic Pilates in, on and by the water. Find your deep centers immediately. IPA™ honors Joe and Clara’s system, and his advice to “get as much fresh air as you can, and work in the water.” Become a licensed Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ (IPA™) Teacher and even a licensed IPA™ Teachers’ educator. CECs will be offered for the Melbourne, Australia course which is predicted to be held in February, 2018. Spring or Fall near Barcelona.
At the PMA conference, Jennifer M. Stacey, MS is presenting an intriguing workshop Saturday, October 28, 
8:15 – 10:15 am. “Stretch or Squish?” Learn to instantly access the centers and release hypertonic muscles, by mastering the stretch reflex.
The Leg Pull Back copyright 2015 J Stacey
Exciting news! There are several Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ Courses being planned including in Maui, Hawaii; Kona, HI, Melbourne, Australia; Barcelona, Spain, Helsinki, Finland. Try a free session at the Pilates Method Alliance conference. Visit our booth 23.
Side Leg Kick, copyright 2015 J Stacey
Due to popular demand Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ (IPA™) Teachers’ Course in Moraga, CA, will be held in October/November, 2017! Dates soon to be determined. Earn 18 PMA CECs having fun in the sun. It is taught by longtime Pilates Teachers’ teacher Jennifer M. Stacey, MS, 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher, Exercise Physiologist/ Biomechanist. IPA™ is an exhilarating, fun and challenging way to explore Classic Pilates in, on and by the water. Find your deep centers immediately. IPA™ honors Joe and Clara’s system, and his advice to “get as much fresh air as you can, and work in the water.” Become a licensed Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ (IPA™) Teacher and even a licensed IPA™ Teachers’ educator. CECs will be offered for the Melbourne, Australia course which is predicted to be held in February, 2018. Spring or Fall near Barcelona.
Come by our Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™ Booth 23 at the Pilates Method Alliance Conference in Indian Wells, CA, October 25-28. Sign up for a free session! Try a free IPA™ session at the resort’s pool at a time that is most convenient for you. Jennifer M. Stacey is presenting an intriguing workshop Saturday, October 28, 8:15 – 10:15 am. “Stretch or Squish?” Learn to instantly access the centers and release hypertonic muscles, by mastering the stretch reflex.
https://peakperformancepilates.com/education/immersion-pilates-aquatics/
Space is limited. Sign up early. For a flyer: info@peakperformancepilates.com
Take this opportunity to study with Jennifer Stacey, MS, a Second Generation teacher’s teacher who has been teaching Pilates around the world for 29 years. Jennifer founded one of the first dedicated Pilates facilities in the Bay Area. She was lucky enough to study from Romana, Ron, Kathy and Eve (and other Elders). Ron Fletcher traveled to SF to rehab his shoulder with Jennifer. Kathy Grant took workshops from Jennifer and gave her permission to teach her work. Romana approved her as a Pilates teacher of her work. Jennifer has enjoyed co-teaching and learning from several revered health professionals who inform her teaching, and advance Jennifer’s ability to reveal the intelligence and wonder of Pilates.
Rocking, copyright
2015 J Stacey
Testimonials for Immersion™ Pilates Aquatics™:
I was lucky to get a chance to experience Jennifer Stacey’s new Pilates in the water. I’ve been practicing Pilates for close to 30 years, and teaching for 20. Feeling the work in the water was an amazing experience. My body was able to organize around the central axis and deeply feel the spinal flexion, extension, twisting and side bending of the work. For some reason the support of the water made it easier to feel the movement originating from the core. I highly recommend this work for anyone at any level to feel the Pilates work as it was intended. – Carol LeMaitre
I had a blast doing Pilates Aquatics™ with Jennifer Stacey! As a Pilates teacher myself, I was amazed by how well Jennifer translated the Classical Pilates exercises to be done in the water. Pilates Aquatics enables you to easily feel your core working, and being in the pool is an especially safe way to exercise. This workout is both fun and challenging for beginning to advanced students of Pilates. – Alicia Stone
Pilates Aquatics was full of “Aha!” moments for me. Doing Pilates in the water provided a slight shift in physics that allowed me to immediately feel the work in a deep way. The exercises felt very accessible, and working out in a pool setting is brilliantly energizing!
– Lawrence Stone
Mat Twist, copyright
2015 J Stacey
The Pilates Aquatics™ was an excellent method of doing Pilates. What I found was that, despite the fact I have been doing Pilates for over 12 years, Pilates Aquatics™ requires greater effort to do the simplest Pilates exercises correctly which leads to a deeper level of work for the core muscles. The need for a greater amount of balance due to the board buoyancy seems to exaggerate even the smallest movement, thereby requiring more concentration and doing the exercise correctly. It is an exercise method I would strongly recommend. – Ken Klein
I have been “Seraped!” I thought I understood the Serape; the wing – center connection. But now I really do after a day of IPA™! – SW
IPA™ makes Pilates honest – Aliccia Ricci
Instantly access your centers and release hypertonic muscles!
Is stretching appropriate? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Did your back ever spasm after you stretched it? Do you feel ‘guarding’ in the area of an injury? Welcome to the stretch reflex! The stretch reflex often makes it difficult to recover from injury and bad posture, as it can vary day to day.
The stretch reflex can also be beneficial if we use it in the correct manner. In Pilates, the stretch reflex is involved with animating the center through proper biomechanics, side back breathing and reaching the limbs long through space. Using imagery such as “When in doubt reach out” “reach the wall” or “opposition” often results in automatic recruitment of the two centers of the body. It is the key to allowing functional interaction of the various fascial and muscular interconnections, synergies and slings. We can optimize our relationship with gravity and enhance performance through the use of these interactions.
Once you know how to recognize and deal with the reflex, you can enhance mobility, flexibility, function and performance.
Learn how to magically address problems and enhance Pilates’ performance immediately in this fun, transformative class.
