Category: Active Lifestyle

Body Image

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…

Weekend 8 Teacher Training: Swans, Monkeys and Parakeets, oh my!

In this penultimate weekend, the Teacher Trainees are excited to tackle even more challenging progression in the vast Pilates repertoire. Tanis has customized a manual of Chair and Cadillac exercises geared to our current abilities and teaching level, equally good for self-practice and teaching advanced clients. Since illustrations or photos don’t always do justice to…

Cores & Effect Pilates Teacher Training and Apprenticeship Overview with Tanis Fleming

Cores and Effect Pilates Studio in Bragg Creek will be offering a ten-month, comprehensive training Diploma Program in the Traditional Pilates Method, starting this fall! Traditional Pilates is a unique and in-depth knowledge of human kinetics that facilitates correct movement patterning and optimizes functional movement for everyone. As for most people in our modern world,…

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…