Author: Body & Flow

How to Choose a Pilates Teacher Training Course?

The world of Pilates is bustling with growth, offering aspiring instructors many options for training courses by various schools. With such a wide range of options, it's easy for prospective students to feel overwhelmed. Let's delve into what you should consider before selecting a Pilates

The Importance of Exercising During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a transformative time in a woman's life, marked by joy, anticipation, and sometimes, a few discomforts. Among the many decisions expectant mothers make, one of the most important is whether to incorporate exercise into their routine during these nine months. The answer, supported

Tips for New Teachers

Becoming a Pilates instructor is a process that requires time and practice to truly master. While the training course equips you with the necessary tools, it's through actual practice teaching that you bring those skills to life. The training course is just the tip of

The Feet

The feet are the foundation, support the body’s weight and provide a mobile platform. Although small in size, they carry us through our lives and often mistreated. The structure of the feet is complex and has over 100 ligaments, muscles and tendons that move 33

Rectus Separation

Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles is a separation of the linea alba, a connective tissue that acts like straps joining the muscles in the middle of the abdomen. This is mostly common in pregnant women, as the tissue attachments widen and split to accommodate

Defining the Core

The core, also called the powerhouse, holds the body in alignment and allows the extremities to move in a more efficient and effective manner. Imagine the midsec­tion as a cylinder. The top surface is the diaphragm and the bottom is the pelvic floor muscles. The

The Teaser

The Teaser is one of the most challenging Pilates exercises and teases gravity as it works from the ground up, hence the name. The Teaser strengthen the core, challenges the balance and the symmetry of core engagement. The Teaser can be performer on the mat, Reformer