Comments on: ARTICULATION… One NYC Pilates Studio with spinal integrity! http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/2009/05/27/articulation/ 212-426-7960 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:00:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/2009/05/27/articulation/comment-page-1/#comment-90 admin Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:21:07 +0000 http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/?p=118#comment-90 Nowadays, there are many different types of training and Pilates instructors are trained extensively in anatomy, kinesiology, muscle activation and so on.... Joseph Pilates was an athlete with a keen intuitive sense about people's posture and alignment. He was intuitive about breathing deeply to deepen the intensity of an exercise and he made some very wise guesses and educated himself by working with many different body types. His belief was "a sane mind in a sound body." -Roman motto At Mind Your Body Pilates in NYC, you will find our instructors to vary somewhat in complimenting styles. I believe Joseph Pilates would be proud, as we stick to Pilates as an exercise routine, individualized to meet one's specific needs but for the most part, Mind Your Body Pilates will stick to a rigorous workout, deep breathing, flow, grace and progression. With so many different training styles around, it is hard to find a good studio with both a workout, traditional approach and the knowledge to modify for those who have injuries, which I stress is not reason to stop doing Pilates. Pilates was intended to be modified slightly to accommodate minor injuries. Mind Your Body offers the BEST Pilates and GYROTONIC classes on the upper east side. Establised in 1995, trained in 1987. I think Mind Your Body is doing something right. Nowadays, there are many different types of training and Pilates instructors are trained extensively in anatomy, kinesiology, muscle activation and so on….
Joseph Pilates was an athlete with a keen intuitive sense about people’s posture and alignment. He was intuitive about breathing deeply to deepen the intensity of an exercise and
he made some very wise guesses and educated himself by working with many different body types. His belief was “a sane mind in a sound body.” -Roman motto

At Mind Your Body Pilates in NYC, you will find our instructors to vary somewhat in complimenting styles. I believe Joseph Pilates would be proud, as we stick to Pilates as an exercise routine, individualized to meet one’s specific needs but for the most part, Mind Your Body Pilates will stick to a rigorous workout, deep breathing, flow, grace and progression. With so many different training styles around, it is hard to find a good studio with both a workout, traditional approach and the knowledge to modify for those who have injuries, which I stress is not reason to stop doing Pilates. Pilates was intended to be modified slightly to accommodate minor injuries. Mind Your Body offers the BEST Pilates and GYROTONIC classes on the upper east side. Establised in 1995, trained in 1987. I think Mind Your Body is doing something right.

]]> By: Gail http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/2009/05/27/articulation/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Gail Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:51:07 +0000 http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/?p=118#comment-75 My ideal massage schedule is twice a month. I have not maintained that for the past year and I DEFINITELY feel the difference. Though I work out six times a week, my muscles are tight, my right side is not in balance and old injuries are starting to pop up. I am committed to working with Patricia and her massage techniques at the Pilates studio twice a month beginning last week. Just after our first session, I realized that though I like deep tissue work, getting the circulation is very important and more of the issue I am having. Thanks to Patricia and her beautiful, relaxing massage room at Mind Your Body Pilates!, my tired Pilates body is getting the attention and hands-on it deserves. -gail My ideal massage schedule is twice a month. I have not maintained that for the past year and I DEFINITELY
feel the difference. Though I work out six times a week, my muscles are tight, my right side is not in balance
and old injuries are starting to pop up. I am committed to working with Patricia and her massage techniques
at the Pilates studio twice a month beginning last week. Just after our first session, I realized that though I like deep tissue work, getting the circulation
is very important and more of the issue I am having. Thanks to Patricia and her beautiful, relaxing massage room at
Mind Your Body Pilates!, my tired Pilates body is getting the attention and hands-on it deserves. -gail

]]> By: kkrushel http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/2009/05/27/articulation/comment-page-1/#comment-68 kkrushel Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:20:28 +0000 http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/?p=118#comment-68 In your previous blog you mention Joseph Pilates. I would like to know the extent to which the founder influences your work at the Upper East Side pilates studio. There are numerous pilates facilitites, but what differentiates the Mind Your Body studio in New York City. Are there different interpretations of his work? If J. Pilates were to walk into Mind Your Body in Manhattan, would he recognize the technique and work being engaged? FYI, I tyhink I had a little spinal flexibility when I first entered the MYB studio on Lexington Ave...let's just say the flexibility wasn't fully evolved! In your previous blog you mention Joseph Pilates. I would like to know the extent to which the founder influences your work at the Upper East Side pilates studio. There are numerous pilates facilitites, but what differentiates the Mind Your Body studio in New York City. Are there different interpretations of his work? If J. Pilates were to walk into Mind Your Body in Manhattan, would he recognize the technique and work being engaged?
FYI, I tyhink I had a little spinal flexibility when I first entered the MYB studio on Lexington Ave…let’s just say the flexibility wasn’t fully evolved!

]]> By: Flexibility http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/2009/05/27/articulation/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Flexibility Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:48:19 +0000 http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/?p=118#comment-44 Yes, Ken had zero spinal flexibility when he first attended our Pilates studio. His interest in Pilates classes was perked one weekend while he was away, perhaps at Canyon Ranch spa where he took a Pilates mat class. After observing the instructors spine articulate, it was that light bulb moment; Ken realized that the spine is supposed to have movement and not act as one unit. After a few years of a committed Pilates schedule, Ken has not only gained flexibility in his spine but has also defined his muscles in his back, a feat, being he was overly, externally muscular to begin with. No offense, Ken, but I believe you knew that! :-) For shoulder tears, I would recommend strengthening all of the muscles around the joint. Though not a doctor or Physical therapist, my experience allows me to know that the rotators are important, as well as learning to use the muscles around the shoulder blades and upper back, where the shoulder actually starts. Too many people stress the insertion of the humerus bone into the socket of the shoulder, probably due to shoulders that roll forward, where the upper muscles are working too much. All Pilates studios should work on back flexibility, as this is the base of Pilates. Joseph Pilates says, "Ape the animals....observe an animal stretch and mimic their flexibility..." This was written in a New York Times article in 1968!!! His work was certainly ahead of the times! Yes, Ken had zero spinal flexibility when he first attended our Pilates studio. His interest in Pilates classes was perked one weekend while he was away, perhaps at Canyon Ranch spa where he took a Pilates mat class. After observing the instructors spine articulate, it was that light bulb moment; Ken realized that the spine is supposed to have movement and not act as one unit. After a few years of a committed Pilates schedule, Ken has not only gained flexibility in his spine but has also defined his muscles in his back, a feat, being he was overly, externally muscular to begin with. No offense, Ken, but I believe you knew that! :-)

For shoulder tears, I would recommend strengthening all of the muscles around the joint. Though not a doctor or Physical therapist, my experience allows me to know that the rotators are important, as well as learning to use the muscles around the shoulder blades and upper back, where the shoulder actually starts. Too many people stress the insertion of the humerus bone into the socket of the shoulder, probably due to shoulders that roll forward, where the upper muscles are working too much.

All Pilates studios should work on back flexibility, as this is the base of Pilates. Joseph Pilates says, “Ape the animals….observe an animal stretch and mimic their flexibility…” This was written in a New York Times article in 1968!!! His work was certainly ahead of the times!

]]> By: kkrushel http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/2009/05/27/articulation/comment-page-1/#comment-43 kkrushel Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:32:13 +0000 http://www.mindyourbodyfitness.com/?p=118#comment-43 What you write about, in terms of vertebrae flexibility, rings true for me. Before I attended classes at the Upper East Side studios of Mind Your Body in New York City, I endured various back ailments, probably as a result of sitting most of the day at a desk or in meetings. The consistent focus on the pelvic floor and back exercises have resulted, much to my surprise, in a supple back and for the most part the cessation of back pain. Now, what erxercises do you recommend for the shoulder (damaged labrum)? Do all Pilates studios in Manhattan emphasize back flexibility? What you write about, in terms of vertebrae flexibility, rings true for me. Before I attended classes at the Upper East Side studios of Mind Your Body in New York City, I endured various back ailments, probably as a result of sitting most of the day at a desk or in meetings. The consistent focus on the pelvic floor and back exercises have resulted, much to my surprise, in a supple back and for the most part the cessation of back pain. Now, what erxercises do you recommend for the shoulder (damaged labrum)?

Do all Pilates studios in Manhattan emphasize back flexibility?

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