The Pilates Ladder Barrel at A Room For Pilates Studio, Sebastopol!
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 permanent part of what is offered at the studio....
The Pilates Wunda Chair at my Sebastopol Studio!
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!...
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....
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 that enhances results.[/caption] How to use the Pilates Magic Circle It is common to hold the magic...
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. In this photo I am standing on the carriage of the Pilates Reformer and have...