by Gretchen Harnick | Jul 29, 2020 | GYROKINESIS®, GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®, GYROTONIC®, PILATES
We talked to a few of our teachers about their practice, the meaning of their teaching work and what they’ve been up to during this period of quarantine and social distancing. What is your hardest exercise (or the one you skip the most…)? Christin: Corkscrew Flat... 
by Lesley Davenport | Jul 15, 2020 | PILATES
I recently reconnected with a colleague — Carolyn Johnston. This past year, if you have been active with us, you have been hearing more about her and some of you have experienced her teaching. Needless to say, I am a fan of Carolyn and her work. She teaches the... 
by Lesley Davenport | Jun 17, 2020 | PILATES
As we begin to transition out of quarantine and shelter at home and begin to dip our toes back into the activities that were considered “normal” prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be scary, unsettling and confusing. Amidst all of the uncertainty, we... 
by Lesley Davenport | Mar 2, 2020 | PILATES
“Thank you, Lesley. This is just so sustainable.” These words popped out of one of my favorite client’s mouths a few months ago, just before Christmas. It has stayed with me as that was the goal all along in opening up our studio 14 years ago. Here’s... by Lesley Davenport | May 17, 2019 | PILATES
“The transition is the exercise” popped out of my mouth one day in a session a few weeks ago. It really got me thinking, and I began watching how people use their bodies and minds between sections of the class, both in terms of the groups of exercises and of course,... by Lesley Davenport | Aug 1, 2018 | PILATES
If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young. – Joseph H. Pilates Our spine connects to our entire body. This includes our nervous system, the brain, our limbs, the intrinsic core and our organs.... 