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 […]
Pilates at Orofino Wellness: What You Can Expect From Every Class
New Month = New Schedule New month = new schedule. While that’s not always the case, it’s pretty common around here. And I know that change is hard. But it’s also a constant at Orofino Wellness, and in life. The success of your Pilates practice requires consistency. In fact, the success of any healthy habit […]
Community at Orofino Wellness: More Than Just Pilates
Coffee After Class: A Moment That Said Everything I was grabbing coffee with a friend after teaching class on Thursday. Lo and behold, I saw three of the gals from my last class chatting, laughing, and sipping their coffee together. And all I could think was how cool it was. That’s when it hit me: […]
Pilates Wellness Weekend: Building Community Through Movement
Pilates Wellness Weekend at the Woolen Mill: Building Community Through Movement A Weekend Rooted in Togetherness In just a few days, we’ll be at the Woolen Mill moving together, eating together, and laughing together at our Pilates Wellness Weekend. If there’s anything I learned during COVID (and then was reminded of again during this […]
Why Mat Pilates Belongs In Your Practice
Why Mat Pilates Belongs In Your Practice As we head into February, you might notice something new on our schedule at Orofino Wellness: more Mat Pilates classes. That shift is intentional, and rooted deeply in the philosophy of Pilates itself. If you’ve never taken a Mat class (or have been avoiding it), let’s talk about […]
Pilates for Beginners: Why Pilates Might Feel Hard at First
Pilates for Beginners: Why Pilates Might Feel Hard at First (and Why That’s Normal) I recently had a client quit our challenge. When she reached out, she shared that she was convinced Pilates, or at least Pilates classes, just weren’t right for her body. And in some ways, she wasn’t wrong. Let me explain, especially […]
Why Disruption Is Part of Your Pilates Practice
Why Disruption Is Part of Your Pilates Practice Disruption Always Follows Intention “Disruption always follows intention.” — Myron Golden January invites intention. Maybe you’ve set goals around movement, self-care, or simply showing up for yourself more consistently. Maybe you’re recommitting to your Pilates practice or maybe you’re starting fresh. No matter what your intention is, […]
Building a Sustainable Movement Routine for Life
Building a Sustainable Movement Routine for Life A Tale of Two Grandmothers: Part II Part 1 of this tale was in your Thursday Nutrition edition of the Newsletter. If you missed it, you can read it here. The cliff notes version is that I have two grandmothers and they have very different approaches to food. […]
Reflecting On a Year of Growth at Orofino Wellness: 2025
Reflecting on a Year of Growth at Orofino Wellness Now is the time to reflect. You know those year-end newsletters some families write and send out to their people? This year, I found myself wishing I had written one, not necessarily to send, but simply to pause and reflect. 2025 was an incredible year, both […]
Pilates for Every Season of Life: Find Your Why & Stay Consistent
Pilates for Every Season of Life | Find Your Why & Stay Consistent Pilates for Every Season of Life: Finding Your Why What’s Your Reason? Not for the season, but for doing Pilates.For sticking with Pilates.For adopting a Pilates lifestyle that supports you long term. Finding your “why” is often the difference between something you […]