Since I have been back in the states I realize how important it is to carry business cards at all times. In Turks and Caicos it wasn’t as crucial, since people weren’t used to accruing paper. And I don’t even think anyone printed plastic business cards on island, so you never saw one of those….
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Category Archives: Musings
Where to Go? What to Do?
I find myself in a very strange position (not physically, but metaphysically) in my Pilates career, with my starting over in NYC. I have a great job in a wonderful Pilates studio where I am not getting as booked as I need to be. I also have some awesome private clients, but they travel a…
Sales and Coupons
Every single Saturday my parents and I would head down to the corner newsstand/candy store/soda fountain to pick up the early Sunday Daily News for the Funnies and the Coupons. I was raised to look for discounts and sales, and rely heavily on coupons and sale circulars to plan my shopping. All of this was…
Proper Pilates Outfits
I have seen all kinds of interesting outfits in a Pilates studio that should NOT have been there. Seriously – jeans with keys and studs, big belts that stick into your stomach, bikinis, large long shorts, but never (luckily) a prom dress. Basically, you want to stay covered and not have anything on that will…
What Is Real Pilates?
I often feel like I have strayed very far afield from teaching “Classical” Pilates. I rarely teach the traditional order of the exercises (although I do always follow it loosely as it makes sense and I know it in my bones), I incorporate other modalities such as traditional bodyweight exercises like push ups, planks, squats,…
No Jewelry in the Pilates Studio
I love jewelry as much as the next woman, and I rarely take off my wedding and engagement rings. However, I have been through enough experiences of clients misplacing their diamond rings in the Pilates studio that I generally counsel people to take all their jewelry off. Generally rings will be uncomfortable and can even…
Picking Up Smiley
Many of my readers know that hubby and I fell in love and adopted a “Potcake” dog when we lived in the Turks and Caicos. Now, potcakes are now a recognized breed, and are the descendants of the dogs that the slave owners brought to the islands, and so are very smart and very loyal….
Thanksgiving Pilates Gratitude
As I close in on my first Thanksgiving off after 4 years of having this be the beginning of the crazy busy Caribbean “Festive Season” I realize how much I have to be grateful for. Here’s a few things: My fabulous husband Tony who makes me laugh, makes me think, and keeps me clothed and…
Pilates Presents
It can be tough to buy Christmas and Hanukkah gifts for someone you have known a very long time. Someone for whom the “she’ll love these goodies” ads may not suffice. Look at gift certificates for services – spas, pilates, yoga, travel, nutrition, cooking classes, wine clubs, etc. Give someone the gift of new experiences…
Cosmetics Counters
Last week I needed to pick up a particular face cream that I knew I could buy at Bergdorf Goodman. I was walking past anyway, and one thing I love about Bergdorf’s is how the store is set up into small boutique areas so the experience of shopping is less overwhelming. Now, other than a…
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Crucial reading for any Pilates or Fitness teacher working with osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density) patients! Learn more about osteoporosis, which exercises not to do, and which Pilates mat exercises are helpful to build and maintain bone density.
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If you teach Pilates or Fitness and teach Golfers you must buy this manual! Learn more about the game, swing faults, and golf-specific Pilates exercises.
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