Peak Performance Pilates

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 position, energy reaching out through the crown of the head.  Do not sink into your lower back (which can be bad for the discs, and dysfunctional dura, it can block the rhythm of the spinal fluid flow between the sacrum and cranium and can cause unhealthy neural tension).

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. “Pilates from the Wings,” and “Nourishing the Spine in Pilates”. Please see flyer for contact. Traininglab.italy@gmail.com.  Italy flyer The Livorno workshops are sold out but you can get on the waiting list.

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 and skills from Kathy Grant.  $15.  For information: info@peakperformancepilates.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t.html?scp=1&sq=Is%20sugar%20toxic?&st=cse I had a client who was unable to flex her spine (without muscle spasm)-when she cut out sugar and dairy she lost weight, her eyes sparkle and now she can do a Roll Up! I notice those who ingest too many carbohydrates are puffy, their backs are stiff and they cannot access their abdominal muscles very well.