by Laura Helsel | Apr 23, 2021 | Fitness, Home Workouts, Pilates For Everyone, stretching
Long hours of sitting was problematic in the work place pre-pandemic and working from home has only made it worse.
It can feel impossible to add yet another thing to your day, like stretching or taking a Pilates class. Here’s some guidelines to help add regular movement breaks into your day.
by Laura Helsel | Feb 25, 2021 | Hip Stability, Home Workouts, Pilates For Everyone, Tight Hip Flexors
We are often asked why we insist on small props in all of our virtual mat classes. After all, Pilates was not designed with balls and bands, and don’t they just complicate things? Sometimes they actually simplify things. The PP method is all about ease, efficiency and...
by Laura Helsel | Apr 19, 2020 | Home Workouts, Pilates For Everyone, Teaching Tips
The benefits of online private training: a deeply immersive experience
by Laura Helsel | Feb 4, 2019 | Low Back Pain, Pain management, Pilates For Everyone
How you manage an episode of acute low back pain can determine whether your pain becomes chronic. Gone are the days of rest and ice as research clarifies that movement and mindset are critical to long term recovery.
by Laura Helsel | Jan 6, 2019 | Fitness, Pilates For Everyone
The research is loud and clear.
Sitting is the new smoking.
You’ve heard this line before, and it’s not just another passing trend.
If we want to improve health on all levels or increase our chances of aging well and living longer,
we have to ….
by Laura Helsel | Nov 21, 2018 | Pain management, Pelvic Floor, Pilates For Everyone, Self Care
When we feel stress rising, and start to sense pain, headaches or tension, connecting with our breath can be an effective tool. As something we do over 20,000 times per day, breathing is worth some consideration.