Perception Not Perfection

Perception Not Perfection

Me to my students in mat class during back support: “That is really hard work huh?” My students: out of breath, eye brows raised, collapsing to the mat -“Yes” Me: “Yes it is supposed to be hard. I still think it’s hard-so I have a lot...
Create Light in the Dark

Create Light in the Dark

Are you a glass half full or half empty kind of person?  If you have chosen to live in a four season environment you either find joy in having something to complain about or you are in sync with the nature of the changing seasons. I know many people with varying...
Open Heart Apparatus vs Mat

Open Heart Apparatus vs Mat

One of our favorite heart opening exercises on the apparatus called Hanging Back, followed by 4 supportive progressions on the mat to help prepare you. Hanging back Cadillac A major confidence building exercise. It is so fun to see people conquer their self doubt. It...
What’s the difference between pilates and yoga?

What’s the difference between pilates and yoga?

Originally posted on qigongassociation.org. Which is better for *you*—Pilates or yoga? On the surface, Pilates and can look pretty similar—they both use mats, props, and body resistance movements, for example. But when you take a class in either discipline,...