Although we firmly believe that reformer group classes are not for everyone, we know how appealing (and fun) it is. If you’ve attended our Signature Group classes at PBT and have no existing injury, come join us on the reformer. Our teachers are now teaching at Core Collective both Dempsey and Anson locations – sign […]
In my years of doing Yoga, I took pride in my flexibility and ability to stretch and bend myself into any asanas I see. Naturally, I was always asked to bend more since I am flexible. I seriously hurt my right hamstrings 12 years ago in one of the Hot Yoga classes, when the teacher […]
When we talk about core training, everyone assumes we’re talking about the front abdominals – the six pack. And if you do Pilates, you’ve heard of the transversus abdominals and maybe the pelvic floor too. However, the core really refers to the entire trunk of the body, and this means the sides and the back […]
As Pilates teachers at Pilates BodyTree, our knowledge about movement has always been peppered with basic anatomy and biomechanics – what muscles should be doing what actions, and how to strengthen and mobilize the right muscles in order to get your body performing at its most efficient. It’s a continuous learning journey, and it is […]
How many of us are aware that ankle mobility is crucial to the musculoskeletal health of our body? Until I started Pilates on a regular basis, I didn’t pay much attention to my feet. Most often, this is the case with a lot of people too. Here I will highlight a specific motion of the ankle – […]
In our daily movements we rarely think or consider whether we have good coordination or not. For some of us, it may only come to light when we dance and find we have 2 left feet! According to Wikipedia “coordination” is “the movement of several limbs or body parts combined in a manner that is […]
According to Dr Sheri R Colberg – “Regardless of your age, if you can’t stand steadily on one leg for at least 15 seconds – with or without eyes closed – then you need to start practicing as soon as possible to improve your balance” What is human balance? Balance is the ability to maintain […]
Recently Kris and I presented a short talk on Office Exercises to a group of employees at Shell. It is a topic close to my heart, or rather a topic that will remain with me for rest of my life. It is due to the long hours (in my past life!) sitting and working at […]
During Pilates Training, we have our favorite movements and to be honest, training the gluteus medius was not my priority until I understood more about the function and importance of this muscle. In the human body there are three gluteal muscles that form the buttocks. They are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus […]
In today’s world, the prevalent use of computers has spawned a new term – Computer-induced medical problems! Problems a computer user can develop due to prolonged and incorrect computer use. Recently I have been taking the train (MRT) to work on a regular basis. The computer device – laptop, desktops, iPads, phones – is such […]
