Peak Performance Pilates

Jennifer Stacey is excited to return to Helsinki, Finland to teach numerous workshops and sessions at Somatic Studio april 16 – 19!  Flyer: Helsinki flyer 2015   Detailed flyer: Helsinkidescrip  info: info@peakperformancepilates.com  website: https://peakperformancepilates.com/education/workshops/

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Thursday, April 16. 10:00 – 13:00. Principles for Injury Management. 14:00 – 16:00 Intriguing Mat Skills from Kathleen Stanford Grant’s (Pilates Elder),“Before the Hundred,” including her Cats and Laterals. 16:30 – 17:30. Magical Pilates Magic Circle Mat Class.

Friday, April 17. 10:00 – 13:00 Classic Reformer Workshop inspired by the Pilates Elders.   14:00 – 16:00    Classic Pilates Mat Class inspired by the Pilates Elders andMovement PerspectivesTM. 

Saturday, April 18. 10:00 – 13:00 Spring into action Pilates Cadillac Workshop. 14:00 – 16:00    Roller PlayTM and Pilates Toe and Foot Corrector Workshop. 

Sunday, April 19. 10:00 – 13:00 Classic Pilates Mat Workshop inspired by the Pilates Elders andMovement PerspectivesTM with Romana Kryzanowska transitions. 14:00 – 17:00    Applying Pilates to Dance and Sport: “Perfect Practice makes Perfect!”

Read some of the Pilates’ Elders anecdotes and stories in Jennifer Stacey’s 2nd interview with PilatesGlossy magazine based in The Netherlands.

 https://www.pilatesglossy.com/i-changed-after-i-learned-the-classic-work-with-romana/

Jennifer Stacey, MS, 2nd generation Pilates teacher, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, will be teaching private and semi-private sessions in NYC at Rolates Pilates (on 8th between 55th and 56th) Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14. Please contact her at js@peakperformancepilates.com if you are interested in a session.

Teachers and Advanced students, come join Jennifer Stacey’s fun and challenging Intermediate/Advanced class on Wednesdays at 3 pm in the SF studio. Treasures from Romana, Ron, Kathy, Eve, Bruce and of course Joe and Clara are explored. info@peakperformancepilates.com

Eve Gentry had a nice movement to release a tense neck. Lie on you back. Draw tiny circles with your nose (diameter about 1/4 of an inch or a couple of mms). This is nice to do after performing the Teaser on the Cadillac and the One Hundred.

Seasons Greetings! May your New Year bring you exploration, rejuvenation and perfect health.

Best Wishes, Jennifer M. Stacey, MS. and   Peak Performance Pilates

photo copyright 2010 J. Stacey

Jennifer Stacey, MS, 2nd generation Pilates teacher, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, will be teaching private sessions in NYC at Rolates Pilates Tuesday, Tuesday Dec. 23. Please contact her at js@peakperformancepilates.com if you are interested in a session.

One way to help reduce tension in the neck and shoulders is to learn to move the hands, forearms, upper arms and shoulders independently of each other. During the day circle your hands, spreading and closing the fingers sequentially. Then try to circle the forearm around the upper arm at the same time circling the hand.  Next try to move the upper arm separate of the shoulder and the lower arm and hand, much like Hula or Indonesian dancing. Enjoy!

https://www.jewsnews.co.il/2013/08/27/world-renowned-heart-surgeon-speaks-out-on-what-really-causes-heart-disease/

A phenomenal article written by a heart surgeon. Integrative Medicine doctors, Chinese Medicine doctors and Chiropractors have been talking about this for over a decade.  It is nice to see a heart surgeon discuss inflammation as a factor in heart disease, and thus address the problems of a high carbohydrate diet.  Inflammation causes the blood vessel walls to be rough, inflamed and form divots, cholesterol fills in the divots.  Therefore, cholesterol is a result of inflammation. Having balanced meals with veggies, protein and only a few complex carbs, some oils like olive oil, (plus exercise, sleep and reduce stress) is one part of a healthy heart.

Jennifer Stacey, MS, 2nd generation Pilates teacher, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, will be teaching private sessions in NYC at Rolates Pilates Tuesday, Wednesday Nov. 25 and 26. Please contact her at js@peakperformancepilates.com if you are interested in a session.