Spine Twist Part 2, Mineral Deficiency

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue learning how to do the Spine Twist Pilates exercise. The cross lateral connection of our internal and external obliques give us strength and power in sports, dance, and our daily lives! Join me to learn how to twist with precision and control. We explore how the foam roller, hand weights, push thru bar, and arm springs can help inform and strengthen our spine twist. In this series of videos we explore one…
Spine Twist Part 1, Is Osteoarthritis Reversible?

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates, we learn how to do the Spine Twist Pilates exercise. Our anatomy minute for the day is the internal/ external obliques cross connection. In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are there any reason not to do the exercise? We also learn many modifications for each exercise to build strength and endurance slowly over time. Are you ready to be healthy and…
One Leg Circle Part 2, 89% of Asymptomatic Adults In The US Have Joint Disease

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates, we learn how to do the the Pilates one leg circle. After learning about our Transversus Abdominus, our deepest and most stabilizing abdominal muscle, we learn different ways to build up the strength, pelvic stability, and flexibility so we can successfully do the one leg circle! In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are there any reason not to do the…
One Leg Circle, How Microbes Travel Between Household Members

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this episode of Upside-Down Pilates, we learn how to do the the Pilates one leg circle. After learning about our Transversus Abdominus, our deepest and most stabilizing abdominal muscle, we learn different ways to build up the strength, pelvic stability, and flexibility so we can successfully do the one leg circle! In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are there any reason not to do the…
The Roll Up Part 2, Books Are Stronger Than Melatonin

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates Increasing our challenge, we add in the small ball, foam roller, balance ball, and roll down bar to our Pilates Roll Up. In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are there any reason not to do the exercise? We also learn many modifications for each exercise to build strength and endurance slowly over time. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to…
The Roll Up Part 1, Propionate Short Chain Fatty Acid

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we learn how to do the the Pilates Roll Up. After learning about our Rectus Abdominus, we learn different ways to build up the strength and flexibility so we can successfully do the roll up. We also learn who should not do the roll up! In this series of videos we explore one exercise at a time. We look at what is each exercise good for. Are there any reason not to do the exercise? We also learn many modifications…
Pilates Hundreds Part 3, Acetate Short Chain Fatty Acid

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue to learn how to do the the Pilates Hundreds. As we explore the hundreds we add in props such as the arc barrel, foam roller, Cadillac, and Reformer to further challenge strength and endurance. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to happy and free? If you are interested in investing in yourself and joining me for…
Pilates Hundreds Part 2, Butyrate

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we continue to learn how to do the the Pilates Hundreds. As we explore the hundreds we add in props such as resistance bands and the magic circle to further challenge strength and endurance. Are you ready to be healthy and thrive? Would you love a personalized hand crafted program to go from sick and in pain to happy and free? If you are interested in investing in yourself and joining me for Upside-Down Pilates or…
Pilates Hundreds Part 1, Short-Chain Fatty Acids

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we learn how to do the the Pilates Hundreds. As we explore the hundreds we learn micro exercises to build up our abdominal strength so we can do this exercise with ease. Happy International Pilates Day! As I move into my 50th year I am more and more grateful for my decision to become a Pilates teacher over 25 years ago. The springs are both my best friends and greatest enemies. 😅😅. Many mahalos to all of my…
Hip Lift VS Hip Roll Part 2, Cross Feeding

Aloha Reader, Upside-Down Pilates In this weeks episode of Upside-Down Pilates we explore Hip Lift Verses Hip Roll further. We learn how to incorporate a variety of props and pieces of equipment to help us learn and challenge our understanding of hip lifts and hip rolls. The arc barrel, foam roller, balance ball, hand weights, as well as the push thru bar, leg springs, arm springs, roll down bar from the Pilates Cadillac are all items that can inspire us for greater strength, flexibility, and…