Modern life has us spending hours looking down at phones, hunching over laptops, and sitting for long stretches of time. Over time, these habits can lead to what’s commonly called tech neck  and rounded shoulders—patterns of poor posture that place the head forward of the body and allow the shoulders to collapse inward. While these changes may seem subtle at first, they can have a big impact on how your body feels and functions. The good news? Pilates is a powerful, gentle, and effective way...

If you’ve been told you have “degenerative” changes in your knees, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Words like arthritis , wear and tear , or bone-on-bone  can make it sound like your knees are fragile—or that movement is risky. The truth is far less scary. Degenerative changes in the knee are very common, especially as we age. They don’t automatically mean pain, and they don’t mean you need to stop moving. In fact, the right kind  of movement is often one of the best things you can do for your...

In spite of what you often hear about Pilates being the go-to  solution for back pain, it’s important to gently pause and say this: not all Pilates exercises are appropriate for every spine. If you’re dealing with back pain or new symptoms, the very first step should always be checking in with your doctor and getting a clear imaging and diagnosis for your  specific situation. I’ve been teaching Pilates for over 22 years, and I’m also someone who lives in a complicated spine every single day....