by Jeanique Pilates Boutique | Jan 7, 2024 | Classical Pilates, Spine Health
First thing first – 1. Let’s talk posture! Try these two posture corrections anytime before your Pilates session to boost your body’s progress. Why does it matter? Because advancing to the next level is all about making your strengths consistent, If...
by Jeanique Pilates Boutique | Dec 2, 2023 | Classical Pilates, Dynamic Upper Body Strength, Pilates Community, Woman mental health
Discovering the transformative power of Pilates during my chemotherapy journey was a game-changer. It provided a gentle yet impactful practice that kept my body moving, even during the most challenging times. While enduring long hours wearing a treatment helmet,...
by Jeanique Pilates Boutique | Sep 16, 2023 | Classical Pilates, Dynamic Upper Body Strength, Pilates at home workout
Did you apply last week’s two cues in your Pilates routine? Did you realize these muscles go berserk if you don’t concentrate when you practice? Yes? Yay! Unfortunately, this is how muscles behave sometimes –it’s like they have a mind of their...
by Jeanique Pilates Boutique | Sep 9, 2023 | Classical Pilates, Dynamic Upper Body Strength, Mat Level 2
2 Game-Changing Cues for Upper Body Power” Developing a strong upper body is essential not only for countering the strength of the lower body but also for maintaining good posture and overall physical well-being. With a solid upper body, you can avoid many problems,...
by Jeanique Pilates Boutique | May 7, 2022 | Breathing, Classical Pilates
We often talk about maximally expanding the chest when we inhale to release tensions and improve posture (you can’t breathe in a slouched posture). But have you ever wondered about the role of the exhalation? During exhalation, two things happen: 1. When...
by Jeanique Lascar Kalodjera | Feb 19, 2022 | Classical Pilates, Dynamic Upper Body Strength, Pilates at home workout
You need rib cage mobility to expand your chest and move efficientlyHave I mentioned ribs cage mobility lately? I have probably done so in one of the last few posts. Before I get to today’s video of the movement, let me share a few things to help you increase ribs’...