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The pros of varying speed & tempo
Speed is the rate at which we are moving and every Pilates exercise has an internal tempo to it. Think about the 2 count breath pattern...
Christy Hayne
Mar 12 min read
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My evolving relationship with Pilates
As we begin 2025 I'm reflecting on my evolving relationship with my approach to Pilates. My practice began nearly 40 years ago as a...
Christy Hayne
Jan 192 min read
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Why do Pilates?
I have pondered this question so many times in the last four decades. I feel deeply that we shouldn't look at Pilates as a method to...
Christy Hayne
Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Diving into 2025...
Please check out the modified schedule below as we dive closer to 2025!! Sunday, Dec. 29 Pilates Mat Strong 9:30AM ...
Christy Hayne
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Thank you for 2024
I am deeply moved by the trust you place in me each and every day. Whether you've joined the studio for one class, or you're in the...
Christy Hayne
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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Staying Capable in your 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond.
Lift heavy things more often. You want to be able to lift your carry-on luggage into the overhead bin on flights, so practice lifting...
Christy Hayne
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Pilates is not a performance
Pilates is a practice and consistency is key. I've been practicing Pilates myself for 40 years and instructing the method for 20 years....
Christy Hayne
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Why SWAN DIVE?
So much of our daily living is devoted to flexion through our spine. When we bend over to reach something on the floor or in the garden;...
Christy Hayne
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Exercise Snacks
You've got 10 minutes in the middle of your busy day that is unscheduled and you're in need of a 'pick me up' energy snack. Instead of...
Christy Hayne
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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How to increase or decrease the intensity in any Pilates exercise
Understanding these factors can help guide you into creating more or less intensity. The BASE OF SUPPORT (points of contact) is how much...
Christy Hayne
Dec 17, 20232 min read
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Strength, Endurance and Pilates
Before we begin to talk about Strength and Endurance in Pilates, we need to define these two terms- Strength is the maximum force you can...
Christy Hayne
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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Posture 101
What is posture? It is your dynamic relationship to the environment around you. It is often thought of as a static position, however, as...
Christy Hayne
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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11 Things I've Learned From Teaching Pilates & Yoga
I have been teaching Pilates for the last twenty years and Yoga for the last seven years. Prior to that, I taught dance for over a...
Christy Hayne
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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Balance 101
The vestibular system (inner ear) is one of the sensory systems that provide your brain with information about balance, motion, and the...
Christy Hayne
Jan 2, 20232 min read
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The Effects of Yoga on Mental Health
In the age of infinite access to information via the internet, the concept of physical activity improving mental health is hardly new....
Christy Hayne
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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Breathe
By Sam Valentine Very few of us think about the way we breathe, in large part because it's governed by the autonomic nervous system and...
Christy Hayne
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Let's talk about Better Balance
We all know some of the principles of Pilates - *concentration *control *precision *breathe *flow We also know Pilates focuses on slow,...
Christy Hayne
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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Grand Battements in Pilates
Although it is considered a ballet exercise, Grand Battements are often done in Pilates while lying on our back or on our side. With...
Christy Hayne
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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Benefits of Resistance Bands for Mat exercises
Not only are resistance bands a highly versatile, portable piece of equipment, they can add an increased level of difficulty to your mat...
Christy Hayne
Dec 30, 20211 min read
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Pilates on Vacation!
Yes, we are finally beginning to turn the COVID corner and beginning to embark upon safe travel again. I was recently away exploring Cape...
Christy Hayne
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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