From Student to Teacher: How our Community Thrives Through Pilates Teacher Training
From Student to Teacher: How Our Community Grows Through Pilates Teacher Training Have you ever considered becoming a Pilates instructor? I remember the seeds that were planted in me before I opened the studio. My instructor, who moved away from Fredericksburg, mentioned that I should get certified. My sister took a class in Richmond and […]
You’re Allowed to Wear the Cute Swimsuit: Finding Body Confidence Through Pilates
The Reality of Body Image I was at a 6 year old’s birthday party this morning. It was a pool party. I complimented one of the girls on her swimsuit. It was so cute, a colorful one piece with a little cut out in the front. After I complimented her, her mom told me that […]
Healing Exercise: How Pilates Can Heal The Body
A Real-Life Reminder of Healing Exercise Change happens through movement and movement heals.” — Joseph Pilates I got a little taste of why Joseph Pilates invented the Pilates equipment this week. Danilo (my husband) was in the hospital with an intestinal blockage. Before you worry, he’s okay now. He got back home on Friday. His […]
Navigating Body Changes: Pilates for Body Confidence
Let’s Talk About the Tough Stuff You know what royally sucks? Navigating body changes. Maybe you have more love around the middle since hitting menopause. Maybe you healed your relationship with food, so you gained weight by not restricting anymore. Maybe you are pregnant or postpartum. Maybe you are going through a health issue that […]
Pilates Challenge: Build Strength, Consistency, and Confidence in 30 Days
Are You Getting Better, Stronger, More Mobile with Time? Are you getting better, stronger, and more mobile with time? One of the best parts of our Bend & Blend Pilates Challenge that we do throughout the year is the way it gives both our newbies and our Pilates veterans a chance to check in with […]
30 Day Wellness Challenge: Build Your Routine This Spring with Pilates & Smoothies
30 Day Wellness Challenge: Build Your Routine This Spring It’s that time of year (again). The time where attendance starts to take a dip. The time where your New Year’s hopes and goals have been forgotten. (Good on you if you are still on track!) The Seasonal Shift (and the Pressure That Comes With It) […]
What You Need to Know: Starting Pilates at Orofino Wellness
Everything You Need to Know About Starting Pilates at Orofino Wellness What are the prerequisites for starting Pilates at Orofino Wellness? Trick question: there are none. You just have to be willing to start. But here’s some of the things I’ve heard over the past few years: I have to lose some weight first. I’m […]
Consistency in Pilates & The Importance of Focus
Consistency in Pilates & The Importance of Focus You are either in a season of balance or you are in a season of focus. I struggle with this. For so long I spoke to myself about balance. About how it was important to find evenness between my work and home life. I struggled with whether […]
Progress Over Perfection in Pilates: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Start
Progress Over Perfection in Pilates Progress over perfection in Pilates. Every. Time. Over the past several weeks, my obsession with Orofino Wellness has kicked up a notch. Maybe it’s the momentum coming off the Pilates Wellness Weekend. Or maybe it’s because we’re heading into another growth period with Orofino Wellness 3.0 becoming a reality in […]
Showing Up Matters: Building a Consistent Pilates Practice
Why a Consistent Pilates Practice Matters A (Slightly) Controversial Statement from a Studio Owner Here’s a hot take: If you’re not going to come to class, we don’t want your money. As a fitness studio owner, my least favorite thing is making sales off of people who never get to experience the real benefits of […]