Pilates & Self Practice

Joseph Pilates designed the original thirty-four exercises to be more than a workout; they are a sequence for living. Whether I’m feeling on top of the world or my attitude is swimming in a dumpster, my answer is always the same: a nap and Pilates. Moving through the sequence—from the breath of the Hundred to the final Push-Up—allows me to erase the puzzles of my mind. By the time I rise from the mat, the sting of life’s speed bumps has calmed. I exercise for health, but I do Pilates to feel Improved. It’s my ultimate reward."