At the beginning of a new year and a promising new beginning, we can sometimes set our goals and our expectations extremely high. We see advertisements and social media posts feeding us the line "New Year, New You," again and again...
Take a moment right now to reflect on everything that you’ve accomplished this week. Perhaps even pull your phone out, review your calendar and literally acknowledge all of the appointments you made it to, play dates, meetings, school events, dinners, lunches and other events...
Thoughtful~Greatful~Ready Today, the last day of 2014, I find myself in deep thought remembering all of the wonderful blessings I received over this past year. It was one of, if not THE biggest growing years of my adult life. Amidst the growth was pain, discomfort and it...
The act of breathing is one that exemplifies on a very tangeable level the process of growing… the process of expanding and contracting. At different times in life, it is necessary to contract, to get very small and connected with your deepest and most authentic...
As a Teacher, I’ve known for years that I needed to host a wellness retreat for many reasons. After holding my very first retreat last year the main reason became abundantly clear: to allow the student an opportunity to take their practice out of the studio...
I was somewhat surprised when I learned that Pilates was originally designed for men. It makes sense that a man would create a method that felt most true to his own anatomy and physiology. Even though he may have designed his method specifically on men...
I’d like to begin by saying that I am beyond thankful for everything in my life right now. 2014 has presented me with new beginnings, prosperity, health and LOVE. Life is good!! However, with all of these new beginnings I feel the need to be extra mindful....
There are many reasons for which I am thankful to have the “job,” that I have. However, the most powerful reason I teach is to inspire human connection. As a teacher I am able to connect with people during a moment of true human-ness, true...
Is there a better day than Thanksgiving to take the time to give thanks for all of the blessings life has brought your way? How refreshing to have a soul nurturing day like this centered around family, friends, food and love. It reminds us where...
The other day when I was at dinner with a good friend I noticed her bracelet. It had at one end a black bead, and directly opposite the black bead, a white bead. The black and white beads were connected by a string of clear...