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It’s Mermaid Time

Nicki Noftz — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:49:21 +0000

Mermaid is an excellent exercise to add to your Pilates practice. Many times in the beginning phases of Pilates we miss out on side bending. Mermaid is the perfect exercise to start preparing yourself for more advance side bending exercises as well as create flexibility in the spine. You will strengthening [...]

Totally Yummy Pilates Shoulder Bridge

Nicki Noftz — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:02:31 +0000

You gotta rock the Pilates Shoulder Bridge. It is awesome for stretching the front side of the body while strengthening the backside. As well, decompress the spine with flexibility. This is a totally yummy exercise! Check out this video to learn how to become a Pilates Rockstar!

Why Do Pilates?

Nicki Noftz — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:13:36 +0000

In my quest to empower the body, mind & spirit, I have taught Pilates to some totally awesome individuals. I love to see how the body, mind & spirit is returned to life through the student’s journey. The transformation is truly amazing for them as well as me. Pilates is more than a core workout…it is living [...]

Pilates Single Leg Kick

Nicki Noftz — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:51:02 +0000

Pilates Single Leg Kick is one of the most underutilized and misunderstood exercises. Yet, it is so GOOD for balancing the body. Learn how to rock out your Pilates Single Leg Kick. Awesome for strengthening the back of the leg, back and shoulders while stretching the knee, front of the leg and chest. Check out the [...]

Bringing Sexy Back

Nicki Noftz — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:10:18 +0000

Pilates Swan is a totally awesome exercise for opening the chest, stretching the front of the shoulders, neck, belly and hips, releasing the upper back and strengthening all of the back side. Check out this video to bring sexy back!

Ooey Gooey Totally Delicious Saw

Nicki Noftz — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:44:42 +0000

Check out the video! The Pilates Saw is one of my favorite mat exercises. Not only was it extremely helpful in relieving my back pain years ago,it provides a stretch my body craves. Pilates twisting exercises are awesome for strengthening and stretching the body; however, too many times students attempt to move beyond where his or [...]

Pilates Rolling Like a Ball: How to Avoid Bruising

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:01:23 +0000

I love to receive questions from you. It truly inspires me to share more of my Pilates knowledge. Recently, I received a question regarding Rolling Like a Ball. The question was regarding bruising along the spine while performing Rolling Like a Ball. Check this video out to see how you can avoid bruising and rock ‘n’ roll in style.

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf

Nicki Noftz — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:53:29 +0000

Through all my journeys in life, I am still shackled to my fear. Yes, my dear friends, I have fear, and my fear is just as debilitating. We all have different paths, which mean we all have different levels of fear. Not one is any less important than another. Each of us deals with our [...]

Ask the Wrong Question and Get the Wrong Answer

Nicki Noftz — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:41:01 +0000

When it comes to relationships, I don’t understand how I keep repeating the same pattern. I have made so many positive changes in my life; however, this one eludes me. It seems that every time I try to learn my lesson in this area I fall into the same destructive pattern. The second you can [...]

Spine Stretch Your Way to Freedom

Nicki Noftz — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:24:01 +0000

A flexible spine is one of the main goals in Pilates. Joseph Pilates in Return to Life says, “…the only real guide to your true age lies not in years or how you think you feel but as you actually are as infallibly indicated by the degree of natural and normal flexibility enjoyed by your [...]