Catskills Pilates

04/07/2025

Esta semana empieza con una dosis extra de autocuidado con .tualpilates de las 🙌🏽 de Eleonora Mazza.

El entrenamiento de hoy ha sido reformer adaptado para los muchos cambios q ha tenido mi cuerpo últimamente.

Con las guerras comerciales q desafortunadamente nos afectan a todos, centrarme en mi cuerpo me ayuda mucho contra la ansiedad de tanta mala noticia.

¡Eso y q por fin hace ☀️!

Feliz Lunes

03/31/2025

I had set up to post the 34 exercises daily as it was meant to be, but life happened. Still, I was comitted to end the challenge.

I don’t always follow the rules, sometimes because I don’t want to and sometimes because I simply can’t.

But if I want to do something, like becoming a pilates teacher, I persevere, hit my head against a wall or two until a tiny crack is made.

For example the first comprehensive TT I took, wasn’t for me. The feeling wasn’t there, the teachers were phoning it in, completely bored with the curriculum and not very good at making themselves avalaible for questions.

Then I asked around (again), did my research until one of my teachers upstate NY told me what I needed to hear.

“If you are serious about becoming a teacher go see .”

And so I did.

It wasn’t easy for me to change careers, is it ever? But I’m so happy I did my training .

After I graduated, I went on to do yet another mat TT at a contemporary studio.

Then I understood that there’re many ways to approach a Pilates Teacher Training Program.

Some better than others. And I’m not talking about different schools of Pilates. I’m so tired of that conversation.

For the record at CPTT we approach training from a classical background but give students tons of modifications and exercise break-downs in a way, that for all intended purposes, you graduate with a good understanding of the contemporary approach.

And that’s something I tell my apprentices.

It takes, time, effort, being able to deal with frustration, and endurance, lots of it. Until you get it. Sometimes you may have to start all over again.

So think about if this is what you REALLY want TO DO.

The satisfaction in the end is oh-so-worth it.

You will know once you get there.

Go on! Become a Pilates Teacher to see what I’m talking about.

Our next cicle starts May 3rd. in gorgeous San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

DM with questions👈🏼

03/31/2025

03/31/2025

03/23/2025

Swimming isn’t just about fluttering arms and legs—it’s a breath-driven movement that builds lung capacity, core and endurance.

🫁Why is Swimming is a Breathing Exercise?

1️⃣ Breath Drives Movement – Inhale to lengthen, exhale to lift with control.


2️⃣ Improves Lung Capacity – The rhythmic breath pattern strengthens endurance and the diaphragm.


3️⃣ Creates Stability in Motion – Proper breath control prevents collapsing into the lower back and keeps your body lifted.

Safe Practice Tips:

🔹Keep your abdominals engaged to support your lower back.

🔹Think reach more than height—lengthen from fingertips to toes.

🔹Stay even—avoid rocking side to side.

🔹Start slow with opposite arm/leg lifts before going full tempo.

Want to master exercises like Swimming and teach with confidence? Our Catskills Pilates Teacher Training starts May 3rd!

Deepen your practice, elevate your teaching, and join our incredible community.

DM for details! 📨

03/23/2025

The Hip Twist is often overlooked, but skipping it means missing out on essential spinal rotation, and hip control.

This powerhouse move fires up your obliques, deep abdominals, and hip flexors, all while challenging shoulder stability.

its a building block of the classical order that builds strength and stability for Swimming, Leg Pull, and Boomerang.

Am I forgetting any other?


Want to master all the details of The Hip Twist and teach it with confidence?

Our next Catskills Pilates Teacher Training starts May 3rd!

✨ Deepen your practice, elevate your teaching, and join our incredible community.

DM for details! 📨

03/20/2025

There’re Side Kicks…and sidekicks.

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