Art of Motion Pilates

So when your sister comes to town who has never done pilates……come to my class she says……it will be fun……and turn her upside down - wonder how she will get even. 🤔😏

Open hips are happy hips! Mary Helen is such a beautiful example of how pilates and ease of movement propels us through life enjoying feeling strong and free in our bodies instead of thinking about the next ortho appointment.
Turning the picture of her working on hip extension on the Spine Corrector is really a stride during the gait cycle. Bodies are so out of balance today with weak glutes and tight hip flexors a basic step has be a conscious effort for many. The amount of hip, knee, and foot issues presenting is alarming and notably at younger ages which a great percentage can be avoidable. A stride is an exchange of the legs to support the body distributing the weight between both legs and feet which can also be related to balance issues. The legs must be free in extension and to swing forward for propulsion with upright posture. Watch people walk - walking patterns are becoming less natural but you can change that, people are always amazed how they never realized what was happening!

Rain, sleet, sun or snow my clients always show up roaring to go, and add a fun seasonal fashion show.! ☃️❄️☔️ 🌞

Wise words! 🎯

When the wife finally gets the husband to the studio they realize even in their 80’s you don’t have to be stiff, struggle with balance and have a back talking back to you, this is why they don’t miss their pilates sessions! 😊 Jim has contributed so much to the community over the years and was just recognized with the Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills 2025 Builder’s Cup Award, an honor well deserved! 👏

He used to have all kinds of pain from shoulders to hip and lay on the floor with his legs up after golf which he plays a lot. After years of his wife telling him he needed pilates he finally figured out it might just help his flexibility, pain, and the real win it helps him drive the ball better! I love the day when they say……..I should have started this years ago. 😊🏌🏽‍♂️

They have worked out together for so many years even though they have completely different bodies and movement styles they look like synchronized swimmers. ☺️

A continuation working with Jo-an which actually parallels with many people I see with orthopedic or neuro issues that create instability. Her prothesis had to be adjusted as her positioning changed - her legs were wider apart originally and there was an angle in the fitting. This is a bonus, you can‘t adjust bones like this so it gives her more options.
The body doesn’t like instability and it sets off a whole train of reactions so you have to narrow down the point of weakness to focus on strengthening and retraining what has shut off. The progress people make always amazes me, they have just never been provided with the right tools to facilitate it. You an always get better, she is a perfect example! The comfort and security this provides to them means the world to them - it is life changing as they stop doubting every step and gain confidence With the power of Pilates!