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 […]
Sustainable Habits in 2026: How to Build Confidence That Lasts
Sustainable Habits in 2026: How to Build Confidence That Lasts As we get closer to the new year, it’s natural to start envisioning what life could look like if you finally committed to real, meaningful change. But instead of setting resolutions that fade by February, what if you focused on building sustainable habits in 2026? […]
Your Body Is Your Business Card: Body Acceptance Pilates
Your Body Actually Is Your Business Card A Quick Recap If you read last Monday’s blog, you know I shared about realizing that my body is not my business card. After it went out, I started wondering if I actually had it backwards. I planned to rewrite it before it sent buuuut… life with kids got […]
It’s Time to Embrace Your Body: Pilates and Confidence
It’s Time to Embrace Your Body: Pilates and Confidence Now Is The Time If you’ve ever looked at a photo and immediately zoomed in to critique the things no one else notices, you’re not alone. For years, I struggled with that same feeling. I used to pick myself apart in pictures, feeling self-conscious about my […]
Pilates for Stress Relief: How Reformer Pilates Helps You Feel Present Again
Pilates for Stress Relief: How Reformer Pilates Helps You Feel Present Again Pilates for Stress Relief: How Reformer Pilates Helps You Feel Present Again Pilates for Stress Relief: How Mindful Movement Helps You Feel Present Again When Life Feels Heavy If life feels heavy lately, might I offer a gentle suggestion?Pilates for stress relief. […]
Care, Connection, and Confidence: How Our Core Values Guide Your Experience
Care, Connection, and Confidence: How Our Core Values Guide Your Experience at Orofino Wellness At Orofino Wellness, we’ve taken time to clarify our core values, not because anything changed, but because we’re building stronger systems around what we’ve always believed. And since you’re part of this community, it felt right to share them with you. […]