My Student Participation in “Studio Darien’s Pilates (Intermediate App)”
Being a regular Pilates Mat student of "Master instructor" Darien Gold in Petaluma, CA is both a treat and a challenge all at once! ...
The Best Classical Pilates App Available!
This week I wanted to share information about "Studio Darien's Pilates (Intermediate App)" which incidentally is the BEST Pilates app available and it is created by Sonoma County's "Master Instructor" Darien Gold. Every week I drive from my studio is in Sebastopol, CA down to Petaluma,...
Recovering From Back Pain With The Roll Up
The famous “Pilates Roll Up” is a wonderful move that helps instruct the individual how to rely solely on the use of their abdominal muscles to get them from a lying down position all the way through a seated position....
The Jump Board With The Arc; Beginning Weight Loss & Cardio
This article follows the prior blog on the Pilates jump board that explains the general mechanics of jumping on the reformer....
Relieve Spasms and Soreness in the Back
Many people find immediate relief from back pain by doing the long spine massage move on the Pilates reformer. You put your feet in the straps of the reformer and it gently lifts your legs and lower body up off of the reformer carriage beginning...
Pilates Jump Board For Cardio & Weight Loss
I love seeing the smiles on my clients’ faces as they leave my Sebastopol studio after discovering that they can have fun, burn calories and be safe. The Pilates reformer has a "Jump Board" which is a flat board that can be attached to the base...
The Foam Roller & Half Roller For Back Pain
The foam roller has many uses and I wanted to discuss one of the simplest ways of using it to release back pain and stress....
Personal Help for Your Home Sessions
I don't blame you if you tend to forget the new exercises and stretches that we do together in your Pilates session! Instead I grab my camera and take photos of you doing the stretches and exercises that will help you the most if you practice them at...
Pilates Magic Circle: A Tool For Toning and Shaping
The Pilates Magic Circle is a flexible ring that is usually 14 inches in diameter with two pads on either side where you can comfortably squeeze the circle in order to create resistance and improve muscles tone. [caption id="attachment_15088" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The magic circle, a simple, light accessory...
The Elephant Stretch on the Pilates Reformer
Elephant Stretch = Pilates Hamstring Stretch The elephant stretch appears to be a very simple forward bend while the legs remain at a straight 90 degree angle. This position allows for the stretching of the hamstrings to occur as well as the release of tension in the lower back....