Modern life is full of stresses and distractions. Pilates requires focus and concentration that can not only soothe our body but calm our minds too. So how does Pilates help your mental health?

Pilates is one of those movement modalities that has some guiding principles, one of which is precision. But what does precision mean for movement, and is that really something to strive for?

We completely understand that it’s hard to get motivated and actually stick to those movement resolutions that you made back in 2021! Which means that unless you make a change, or implement an action plan, you’re not actually going to hit your movement goals!

December is a great time to reflect on the year we’ve had - and what a year it’s been! While there were many ups and downs (and let’s be honest, it did feel like there were a lot of downs), today we want to reflect on Acuity Pilates Studio’s positive experiences for 2021.

Do you send up a silent prayer before every Pilates class, hoping that there will be no planks on the hands and knees? Let us give you some tips and tricks to change your mind about these exercises and help your hands feel strong!

There are actually a plethora of studies demonstrating the benefits of imagery for movement. It seems that imagery can enhance movement performance as well as making it easier to learn new movements.

The term “neutral spine” gets thrown around a lot in Pilates classes, and many other exercise classes too. But what is it? And why do you want it?