Author: Amy

To all the Equestrians out there …

We can often ignore the importance of control of our own body and concentrate on control of the horse only. But there are practical ways through the Pilates method we can become more balanced, centered and stronger in the saddle to deal with energies and forces that are at play. For a dynamic and remarkable…

Calling all Equestrians!

Calling all Equestrians! Can your seat handle the spook? Today was a test for me to ride my equine friend through a huge spook – to use my body to sit back, seat deep, stay relaxed, keep my balance and get the horse under control. I know that my Pilates work in my body saved…

How to up your cross country ski A-game

Even our favorite Winter sports such as XC Skiing can encourage lopsided and uneven muscle development, and that is why Pilates can be such an effective cross training method. Pilates works on developing your body awareness so that you are always working out in optimal postural alignment. Standing in good alignment is challenging, but maintaining…

The Power of Change

Amy Krazizky is a Pilates instructor and founder of Cores & Effect Pilates. Here, she reveals what change has taught her about life and explains why sometimes it’s worth taking the plunge… Making a change. What does it mean to you? Is it exciting? Daunting? Throughout my personal transition from one career to becoming a…

Cores & Effect Pilates – An Introduction

Having Pilates in my life has had a real impact in so many ways, from overall huge health improvement and wellbeing, to career and life changes that I thought once out of reach. So let’s get honest and open about life & movement and how we can support each other to reach a more balanced…