If you’ve ever noticed that you feel lighter, less bloated, or more energized after a Pilates class, you’re not imagining it. While Pilates isn’t a treatment for digestive conditions, emerging research suggests that regular movement—particularly mind-body exercise like Pilates—can positively influence several factors that affect gut health, including digestion, stress levels, nervous system regulation, and…

When most people think about the pelvic floor, they think “Kegels.” But the truth is—your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation.It’s part of a dynamic, responsive system that includes your breath, your deep abdominals, your spine, and even your hips. This is exactly where Pilates shines. Pilates isn’t just helpful for your pelvic floor—it was…

How Pilates and aerials keep your psoas healthy. Like most areas of the body, practicing Pilates and aerials with precision has the ability to bring optimal health to the psoas- the muscle that connects your upper body to your lower body. Thoracic segment T12 and lumbar segments L1-L5 all the way down the leg towards…

Pilates During the Holidays: Between travel, family gatherings, shifting schedules, and the emotional marathon of the holiday season, it’s easy for your Pilates routine to slide to the bottom of your list. But this is exactly when your practice becomes even more important. Research consistently shows that Pilates supports mental health, reduces physical tension, and…

2024 was an exciting and challenging year for so many reasons! One of these reasons points to the original EMG (electromyography) research I conducted on the effect of Pilates on deep abdominal recruitment in circus artists. After spending months recruiting aerialists from different corners of the UK, 8 professional and recreational aerialists and acrobats joined…