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5 Benefits to Unlocking the Power of Your Core
When your Pilates teacher cues you to engage your core, are you thinking rock-hard abs or might there be something deeper going on?

Christl Marcontell
Apr 11, 20224 min read
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4 simple steps for success in your New Years health resolutions
New years is the perfect time for a fresh start on your health and fitness intentions. If you are feeling stuck and low-energy after...

Christl Marcontell
Dec 30, 20213 min read
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Have yourself a self-caring little Christmas
The holiday season is in full array, twinkling lights, razzle and dazzle! And while we are looking forward to gathering together and...

Christl Marcontell
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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3 simple exercises for healthy ankles
Plus an ankle mobility challenge you can do anywhere. It is Memorial Day weekend and summer is fast approaching. The call of the wild is...

Christl Marcontell
May 30, 20215 min read
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Pilates Mat – A Rhythmic Bodyweight Workout
Sometimes all you need for a kick-butt workout is yourself and a mat. When it comes to functional fitness and conditioning, you really...

Christl Marcontell
Nov 27, 20203 min read
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Pilates Practice for Body Knowledge
Pilates consists of an extensive range of exercises done both with and without equipment. As Pilates gains popularity the exercises have...

Christl Marcontell
Oct 7, 20203 min read
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ROMANA'S PILATES LEGACY
In the mind of the general public Pilates is kind of a generic term - “such as Yoga or Karate”. However, within the Pilates community, it...

Christl Marcontell
Aug 21, 20204 min read
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How mindful movement helps you heal from traumatic events
“...Traumatic stress reactions are normal reactions to abnormal circumstances.” ~Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Service NCBI...

Christl Marcontell
Jul 29, 20203 min read
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MOVEMENT SNACKS FOR EVERY BODY
Movement builds brain cells and the opposite is true too. Habitual inactivity inhibits circulation and respiratory health, which...

Christl Marcontell
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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HOW PERSONAL INSTRUCTION DURING QUARANTINE HELPS YOUR HEAD
A regular mindful movement practice is for your head as well as your body. If you are feeling unbalanced and anxious, consider...

Christl Marcontell
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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STAYING HEALTHY DURING A PANDEMIC WITH PILATES
Joe Pilates was a German immigrant who was held in an internment camp in England during the Flu epidemic of 1918. Being confined to a...

Christl Marcontell
Jun 21, 20201 min read
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