As Pilates teachers, we work with a variety of people at varying levels of fitness and Pilates experience. Pilates teaches us to balance the body and work both sides evenly. In fact, the Pilates system is brilliantly designed with exercises that challenge both bilateral and unilateral movement across multiple apparatus.

September is National Yoga Month, and we celebrate this complementary mind-body-spirit modality alongside our beloved Pilates practice. Rather than viewing these disciplines as separate entities, we embrace the philosophy of Pilates AND Yoga—two powerful movement systems that enhance and inform each other.

Shoulder dysfunction is increasingly common, often stemming from modern lifestyle habits such as prolonged sitting and excessive screen time. These patterns can lead to postural imbalances like rounded shoulders, forward head posture,and kyphosis, resulting in inefficient or dysfunctional shoulder movement—often without any pain. As instructors, it’s our responsibility to recognize these patterns and guide clients toward more functional movement.

Want to help your clients walk better, feel stronger, and move with ease? Walk This Way is a focused workshop that blends Pilates-based strength and mobility training to improve gait,...

The Leg Pull Front is a great weight bearing exercise that strengthens and aligns the entire body and challenges shoulder stability and upper body strength. MI Zoey Trap explains the setup, cues and modifications for new students.This exercise shares a shape in space to many Pilates exercises. They include:Push Up Series on the MatLong Stretch [...]

By Cheréa “Ray” Hatcher, Peak Pilates ® Level 2 Graduate “Every person in the world should do Pilates,” said Joseph Pilates, the creator of the practice that bears his name....