by Ruth Drier | Jan 26, 2018 | Accessories
On Saint Nicolas’s Day 2017 a delivery was made to “A Room For Pilates” Studio in Sebastopol, CA. (I must have been a very good girl.) The Pilates Ladder Barrel was in the larger of the two boxes that arrived. The Ladder Barrel is now a...
by Ruth Drier | Jan 19, 2018 | Accessories
On Saint Nicolas’s Day 2017 two large cardboard boxes arrived at “A Room For Pilates” Studio in Sebastopol, CA. The Pilates Wunda Chair was in one of those boxes and has been a joy and delight to share with clients! Joseph Pilates originally...
by Ruth Drier | Dec 8, 2017 | Accessories
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. In the photo above I am placing the foam roller on the flat surface of the reformer when it has been temporarily converted into a mat surface....
by Ruth Drier | Nov 27, 2017 | Accessories, Personal support
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. How to use the Pilates Magic Circle It is common to hold...
by Ruth Drier | Nov 26, 2017 | Flexibility
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...
