No matter how BIG your ambitions, start small Systems – Habits – Rewards Following a formula is different than applying the principles of a system that you understand. Learning Pilates principles, for instance, can help you to control a movement at any given time, and it’s that mindful focused movement that sets it apart from…
Sitting with fear — riding and horse training If you’ve ever had a horse-related accident or injury, you know that distinct feeling of residual fear that appears when you step up into the stirrup the first time. I grew up with the notion to bury any fearful experience, ride through it, and just plain “toughen…
Be the rider your horse needs you to be Ninety percent of the time, training issues are physical issues of the horse or rider! We equestrians spend an exorbitant amount money and time on vets, massage therapists, chiropractors, farriers, trainers, energy workers, you-name-it, to get our horse just right, but what if we are still…
Be the rider your horse needs you to be! Can you feel “IT”? That magical time when connection is established
Sadly Body image issues are a common problem. In a society that promotes unrealistic body ideals, either cosmetically or strength wise… it is challenging to not get caught up in comparing oneself to these unrealistic standards. As a result, many individuals may experience depression, anxiety, anger and even self-loathing. There are multiple ways one can…
Whether you are an athlete seeking your competitive edge or you are among the many people who live with chronic pain or musculoskeletal issues, effective, satisfying exercise can feel like a huge challenge. Keeping this in mind, within the Pilates method, even before the basic Pilates exercises can be properly and safely mastered, certain issues…
C&E’s brand-new Tool Kit manual — like the course — is designed to meet each body at its level of body awareness, strength and ability, and to help build a sustainable, effective and realistic home practice. Through fascial release techniques, strengthening, connection/awareness exercises, along with the integration of better movement patterns, you can feel improvement in your body — and everyday life.
What exactly distinguishes one Pilates teacher training program from another? The importance of this question is much bigger than most realize, and one that a potential teacher need to seriously consider. We have a unique brand here at Cores and Effect that we are proud of because we aren’t simply following the status quo with…
It has been a delight over the past few years to become reacquainted with my formative equestrian beginnings through teaching Pilates to dedicated riders, a select group of clients who are committed to enhancing their physical capacities, overcoming injuries and improving their performance with their horses. Pilates clearly benefits both rider and horse.
