Monday, 8th of February 2010
Monday, 8th of February 2010
Welcome all Pilates Fans!
by Jeanette
This web site is a dedicated Pilates blog site, with extra features like a Pilates Studio Finder, Pilates news links, general Pilates information and more. The Pilates Studio finder covers North America at the moment, but we are working to add International support soon. Using the map feature its easy to zoom into an area to see what options you have.

I invite you to create your own Pilates blog and to read and comment on other blogs. If you own a studio or frequent one, that is not listed in my Pilates Studio finder, please submit with all the relavant information.

Pilates.se has a Swedish web address because I ran a Pilates studio in Stockholm for several years. Since then, we have moved back to the States and beautiful Seattle, and I have been working on this site to help others find great studios and share information.

Please don't hesitate to sign up and pass on the site to others. The more information we share the better instruction we'll get.

Get a long spine and a long life!

Svenska Pilates fans
Denna sida är nu en i första hand Amerikansk Pilates blog och studio databas. Målet är att vara global inom ett år. För att söka efter studios i Sverige, skriv in stad, Sweden i sökraden "Search by Map." Om du är intresserad av, eller till och med är instruktör i Pilates kan du här blogga om dina Pilates relaterade erfarenheter och upplevelser. Du kan lista en studio, kommentera och poängsätta studios du besökt, eller bara läsa och ta del av vad andra kommenterat, bloggat etc.

Välkommen med kommentarer och frågor, gärna på engelska då så många som möjligt kan dra nytta, men annars går det bra med Svenska.

Skaffa dej en lång ryggrad och lev längre!

 

I do teach Pilates too!
by Jeanette — Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
At my private home studio on Mercer Island, I have all the Pilates equipment, and more!

I run mat classes wednesdays and fridays 9.30am, they are currently full, but please let me know and
I will put you on the waitlist. There may be new classes scheduled, let me know when you want to train.

The privare sessions are $60 /hour.
Mat classes (1 hour ) are:
$20 for once a week
$30 for 2 classes in one week

Let me know if you want to take Pilates, just send me an email:
jeanette@pilates.se

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Burlates - Burlesque Pilates !!!!
by Jeanette — Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Isn't that something!

"Burlates, a new form of fitness that is a cross between burlesque and pilates, is set to become the latest craze in Sydney.

 


Burlates creator Rachel St James, the Dita Von Teese of the southern hemisphere and a former Penthouse pet, said it combined pilates'' core strength and flexibility with sexy shimmies and hip rolls to create a glam workout fit for the boudoir."

from the new Kerala

 

full article here.


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Fantastic workshops in San Francisco
by Jeanette — Sunday, January 31st, 2010
If I lived anywhere close to San Francisco, I wouldn't miss these workshops for anything!
Kathryn Ross Nash is an amazing teacher's teacher, don't miss out if you are interested in furthering yourself in the Pilates technique. And Jay Grimes, well he is one of the "elders" although he himself despises the term. He is a well of knowledge and stories about Joe and Clara. I have taken workshops with both in the past and you should make time for this if you want to grow your
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Oh yeah!
by Jeanette — Sunday, January 17th, 2010
I have to share this article, from the Huffington Post. And it is very true!!!!
If you not yet practising Pilates you will start tomorrow, right?!
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I am selling my BB reformer
by Jeanette — Sunday, January 10th, 2010
if you are interested in a Balanced Body Legacy reformer, and if you are in the Seattle area, (or can arrange shipping), you may want to buy my reformer including the box for $3000. Check out the details att BB homepage.

Price new was $3595. My reformer is in perfect condition, absolutely no marks or scratches.

I am also looking to buy a Gratz reformer, 86" or 89".

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions :-)




jeanette@pilates.se
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Powerhouse preservation
by Jeanette — Monday, January 4th, 2010
This is what my instructor have had me do for the past 2 weeks, due to a large incision on my back.
I had a rather tiny mole taken out before Christmas, and they took out a whole lot of surrounding tissue too. 4.6 centimeters x 1.6 centimeters (thank god the medical measurements always are in metric so I know exactly what they are talking about!!).
This meant quite a few stitches right at my mid-back just left of the spine. Haven't done much flexing lately...
I am soo over this by now, I just
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My newfound love for the teaser
by Jeanette — Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
I have to admit, the teaser have not been my favorite Pilates exercise. Ever.
I had, for the longest time difficulties to get and keep my legs up there. Please note I have very, very long legs ;-)
It's not an excuse, but I feel it has been my psychological block, together with a slight actual physical disadvantage.

Some years ago I used to have to modify with legs in a open bent "diamond" position, which still got my power house working and did not involve the psoas. I still use it
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Pilates for Men
by Jeanette — Thursday, January 29th, 2009
This is very true people.
Some say Pilates created his system of workout for men (himsef first), and it is certainly true, that men will benefit highly from Pilates exercises.
Of course this doesn't stop us women to do what we love, but maybe we can inspire the ones we love to do what we doLaughing

To read article click here.
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Exercise - Criss Cross
by Jeanette — Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Starting position:
Upper body in the folded up position (like in the 100's). Right leg bent and left out straight on a diagonal. Fingers interlaced behind your neck, elbows out to the sides.
criss cross
Exercise:

Inhale (through nose please) sending the air to the sides of your ribs to set up the breath.

Exhale and turn your upper body to the right, strive towards the right knee with your left shoulder, NOT with the elbow. Really rotate your spine and don't pull with your hands. Look back toward the
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