Ashley Demonstrating Footwork Series

Ashley, demonstrating her Footwork series. Due to Ashley’s, scoliosis, body weight and height I used the high bar with only 3 springs total: 2 red and 1 blue. The Footwork Series helps correct imbalances in the body without the interference of gravity. Often clients make the mistake of rushing through their Footwork so they can move on to more challenging exercises; however, the footwork series is an essential part of preparing the body for breath, as well as stretching the legs, and hamstrings. Click on the link to this article to learn more: CENTERWORKS BLOG - Benefits of Pilates Reformer Footwork. #pilates #footwork #reformer #balancedbodyreformer #pointlomapilates #scoliosis #kidsfitness #kidsdopilates #health #sandiegopilates #healthyspine @sdlibragirlmegan @kate.medley

Ashley Piriformis and Gluteal Muscle Stretch

Pilates not only works the muscles in your core but also your piriformis and gluteal muscles which all aid in supporting your spine. The gluteal muscles are the 3 muscles which originate from the ilium and sacrum and insert into the femur. The piriformis muscle is deep below your bottom. Kate is assisting Ashley with stretching both her piriformis and gluteal muscles on the #balancedbodyreformer. Due to Ashley’s height, this glute stretch was performed on the low bar (lowest setting of the foot bar) with 1 blue spring. With hips square and leg on the bar, Ashley is placing her palms flat on the carriage and hooking her thumbs for stability. She then presses the carriage out resulting in a deeper stretch for her back. #pilates #pointlomapilates #sandiego #stretching #kidsfitness #kidsdopilates #scoliosis #spinehealth #pilatezenergy #pilateslover

Megan demonstrating T-Press on the box!

Megan demonstrating T-Press on the box! Nice work doll! #balancedbodyreformer. #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #core #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness @sdlibragirlmegan Video by @kate.medley

Plank Pike Pose Video

Kate on the #balancedbodyreformer working solo! #Plank / # pike pose strengthens the #core and lengthens the #hamstrings. #sixpackabs #getfit #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness @kate.medley @sdlibragirlmegan

Hug the Tree Video

Hug the Tree! Squeeze your tushy and flex your toes!!! Getty up on that box!  #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #hugthetree #core #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #balancedbodyreformer @kate.medley

Throw back Thursday! Coronado photo shoot with @jen_madigan in her beautiful studio! 📷@janalynyanover @horizonlightphotography ‪#‎pilates‬, ‪#‎reformer‬, ‪#‎exercise‬, ‪#‎health‬, ‪#‎workout‬, ‪#‎fitness‬ ‪#‎pilateZENergy‬ ‪#‎pointlomapilates‬ ‪#‎sandiegopilates‬ ‪#‎photoshootfun‬ ‪#‎pilateslovers‬ ‪#‎pilatesinstructor‬