Pilatesi tool vs. reformer: ainulaadsete eeliste ärakasutamine õpetamisel

https://vimeo.com/992818669 Pilates Chair vs. Reformer: unikaalsete eeliste ärakasutamine õpetamisel Pilatesi instruktorid kasutavad sageli Reformerit kui stuudio põhivahendit, kuid sageli alahinnatud Pilates Chair (või Wunda Chair) pakub selgeid eeliseid, mis võivad süvendada teie õpetamisvahendeid. Mõlemad seadmed jagavad Pilatesi põhiprintsiipe, kuid igaüks neist

Menopaus: iga naise teekond on ainulaadne

Menopaus ei ole ühesugune kogemus kõigi naiste jaoks. Kuigi see tähistab naise elus universaalset bioloogilist üleminekut, on selle avaldumisviis – füüsiliselt, vaimselt ja emotsionaalselt – täiesti individuaalne. Mõned naised ei märka seda peaaegu üldse. Teised kogevad kuumahooge, aju udu, meeleolumuutusi, unehäireid või vaagnapiirkonna

Miks lihased on keha kõige alahinnatum süsteem?

Kui inimesed mõtlevad tervisele, keskenduvad nad sageli südamele, ajule või soolestikule. Aga lihased? Neid jäetakse tavaliselt tähelepanuta – välja arvatud juhul, kui räägime heast füüsilisest vormist. Ometi on lihased üks keha olulisemaid organeid. Nad aitavad oluliselt kaasa ainevahetusele, aju tervisele, hormoonide reguleerimisele, vereringele,

Stretch Smart: paindlikkuse teaduslikud alused

Pärast kahte inspireerivat venitusharjutuste sessiooni on meil hea meel jagada teiega salvestust! Kas osalesite meiega otseülekandes või ei saanud osaleda, on teil nüüd võimalus uuesti tutvuda peamiste järelduste ja praktiliste tehnikatega, mida me uurisime. https://vimeo.com/1086810354

Vaimne vastupidavus ja aju

Vaimsed vastupidavus ei ole ainult tahtejõud – sellel on ka bioloogiline alus. Endine mereväelane George Hood püstitas maailmarekordi, hoides planki üle 10 tunni, öeldes, et see oli “90% vaimne”. Mis teeb selle võimalikuks? Oluline roll on BDNF-il (ajust pärinev neurotroofne faktor), valgul, mida sageli nimetatakse “väetiseks”.

Seljavalu ohumärgid – salvestatud loeng

Täname kõiki, kes osalesid selles olulises ja informatiivses loengus „Red Flags in Lower Back Pain” (Hoiatavad märgid alaseljavalu puhul). Kui te loengust ilma jäite või soovite veel kord üle vaadata peamised kliinilised punktid, saate nüüd vaadata loengu täielikku salvestust. Selles loengus käsitleti hoiatavate märkide tuvastamist.

Stretch Smarter, Move Better!

Have you ever noticed how instinctively animals stretch? The first thing a cat does upon waking is arch its back. Dogs push into a deep downward stretch before bounding off to play. And humans? We stretch too—often without even thinking about it. But what if

Coordination and Aging

Why coordination declines with age—and what we can do about it Working with older adults, I’ve noticed a decline in coordination, even with simple movements like lifting the opposite arm and leg simultaneously. Tasks that once felt automatic now require more effort. But why does this

Gliding Disc Class

Join us for a dynamic and innovative gliding disc class with Ory that will take your workout to the next level! Gliding discs are versatile tools that add a new dimension to traditional exercises, enhancing core strength, flexibility, and overall body conditioning. Whether you're a

Creativity on the Reformer

Well, it's a well-known fact among Pilates enthusiasts and instructors alike: one of the greatest strengths of the reformer, and indeed the apparatus in general, lies in its remarkable ability to continually generate fresh exercises. This capability serves as the cornerstone of our teaching methodology,

Pilates Teacher VS. Pilates Teacher Trainer

Every teacher serves as a role model, shaping the paths of those they guide. After completing Body & Flow’s teacher training course, you're equipped to lead students through their Pilates journey. Success in this course demands dedication, commitment, passion, and hard work. Developing awareness—consciousness, knowledge,

How to Choose a Pilates Instructor 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

Stand Tall and Thrive

In our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, where sitting has become the norm, incorporating standing exercises into our daily routine has become crucial for maintaining optimal health. While sitting has its place, prolonged periods of sitting can lead to various health issues. Standing exercises offer a simple

Nõuanded uutele õpetajatele

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

Kingiideed eakatele

Kingiideed tervislikku uut aastat soovivatele eakatele Õige kingituse leidmine lähedasele võib olla keeruline, eriti kui talle on raske midagi osta või kui teie eelarve on piiratud. Kui olete valmis ostma

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

Chest Lift Reformer

  Chest Lift • Reformer   Chest lift reformer straps on upper arms is a fun exercise to do. Although the setting requires some preparation, it is definitely worth it! The resistance of the straps on the upper arm helps facilitate deeper connections in the body and therefore

Mommy & Me – Part II

  In the last mommy and me post the focus was on the baby. now its time to focus on the mommy with exercises to awaken her core, strengthen the legs and hips and tone the arms and shoulder girdle. The time after the birth involves many changes

Mommy & Me – Part I

  For both the mom and her baby, exercising together offers many benefits. The  time together increases the bonding, improves the communication between parent and baby  and helps building confidence. Apart from that, there are the physical benefit - mommy and me exercises will help to

Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a bone disorder characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, mainly because of hormonal changes. The bones lose calcium and phosphate salts and become fragile and vulnerable to fractures. The only way to diagnose osteoporosis before

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

Kyphosis

The spine, when viewed from the side, forms an S shape. The cervical and lumbar spines show lordosis curves and the thoracic spine shows kyphosis curve. This combination of forwards and backward curves allows our spine to perform different activities while keeping the spine strong

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

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

Maintaining Good Posture

Like a bonsai tree, Your terrible posture at My dinner table” Haikus For Jew by D. M. Bader [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Special Populations Primary School Teachers

In Pilates it is possible to cater for all kinds of Special Populations and there is much literature to be found on this subject.  Pilates to improve your running technique, how Pilates can improve posture amongst the younger generation, Pilates for Mothers and Babies, Pre-natal

Body & Flow • body and flow offers outstanding body and mind training programs for the Wellness industry

What is Balance

 Ever found it hard find a balance between different aspects of your life? Between family and work? Family time and your own time? Chores and fun? Well, you are not alone with this constant search for the perfect equilibrium. Good news is that there

Pilates Joseph

  Joseph Pilates was born in Germany in 1883. As a frail child, he suffered from Rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever. That led him to a lifetime dedication to physical fitness. He studied gymnastics, skiing, boxing, yoga and more and as a teenager, he was in