by Laura Helsel | Jan 5, 2020 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Pilates, stretching
Multiple studies have indicated negative effects from stretching regimes including a loss of strength and a greater chance of injury. Adjusting your stretching regime may help you gain mobility without a loss of power.
by Laura Helsel | Nov 8, 2019 | Biomechanics, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Teaching Tips
“See all. Ignore most. Correct the essential.”
This Eric Franklin quote highlights the challenge we face as teachers in deciding when to correct and when it’s more powerful and positive to pass. It’s not about the cue it’s about the result.
by Laura Helsel | Dec 5, 2019 | Kelowna Courses
Therapeutic Teaching – the basics. This presentation and discussion is open to teachers of all movement modalities. An exploration and discussion of considerations when teaching anyone with pain or injury or vulnerabilities.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 3, 2018 | Fitness, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Vancouver Teacher Training Courses
Teacher training: Adapting Pilates to the person, not the person to Pilates. With the Pilates Process™ approach our concern isn’t that the client performs Pilates well, though that will eventually happen over time. Our aim is that Pilates serves the client well...
by Laura Helsel | Oct 5, 2019 | Biomechanics, Fitness, Low Back Pain, muscle spasm, Pilates
Core exercises are often prescribed for chronic low back pain. Core strength and core stability exercises are different. Know which exercises and cues work for you.