In my years of teaching Pilates, I have come across clients with knee pain. Knee pain affects both males and females, and they can be as young as in their thirties. One cause of knee pain is meniscus tear. Here is a simple illustration of the knee joint. The knee joint joins the thigh bone to the lower […]
When I first heard the words pec minor a number of years ago, I thought the person was referring to a music key! Turns out “pec minor” is the pectoralis minor muscle, one of the chest muscles. Here is a picture of this muscle – located below the front chest muscle, so it is not […]
“Your butt is tight.” The minute the sentence left my brother’s mouth, I knew I was about to be assimilated. Pilates. There would be no escape for me. My brother is doing it. So is my mom. Both are benefiting from Pilates. Even enjoying it. How, like that? There would be no escape for me. […]
At a friend Shinta’s wedding dinner 2 weekends ago, one of my dinner companions, Kelvin, became intrigued when he found out that I teach Pilates. Kelvin : “Wow, so you are a Yoga teacher!” I had to correct him. Kris : “I am a Pilates teacher …” Kelvin : “So what’s the difference between Yoga […]
I returned to teach Pilates at Pilates BodyTree yesterday after a restful week and a half away from work. Over the 10 days, I spent time reading, swimming, at the Bukit Timah trails and cooking simple recipes at home. I also took the opportunity to catch up with friends which is such a treat given […]
Improve your sporting performance; manage pain and reduce risk of re-injury. Understand your body mechanics, improve your movement patterns and master sport specific technique!
Effectively manage and treat your pain as you develop functional strength in life. You will enjoy better movement, lesser pain over time as your balance, mobility and posture improves.
Support your evolving physical needs, pre & post labour. Condition your body against common pregnancy pains – backaches, low-energy levels and poor circulation or reconnect with your body post-pregnancy – rediscover your deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. *Doctor’s clearance may be required.
Improve your walking posture, balance and gait speed with healthy, functional movements. You will experience better balance, stability, control and strength necessary in old age.
Different body types need to be challenged differently. While yoga challenges your range of motion, Pilates helps you make that mobility functional. Enhance your yoga practice and experience injury-free yoga for your body type.
