Mind 2 Body Fitness

09/01/2026

True story!

We’re so glad more people are looking for authentic Pilates. Still lots of work to do, though!

08/26/2026

Legacy isn’t about the past. It’s about what you pass forward.

In Pilates, there is a direct line of transmission from Joseph Pilates to the teachers he trained — and from those teachers to theirs. That line either continues through you or it doesn’t.

What I hope from every teacher who trains with me is curiosity. Go out, keep learning, keep going deeper. The foundation we build together is just the beginning. What you build after that, is yours. But it has to be built on something real.

Teacher Training 2027 dates now available — link in bio.

08/19/2026

The truth is, to stay in the industry for the long haul, you need both skills. You can have instruction without teaching but you can’t have teaching without instruction.

Do you consider yourself a Pilates Instructor or a Pilates Teacher? Tell me your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

08/19/2026

Latest News at M2B: New Blog Post and a way to make Pilates more affordable. Link at https://conta.cc/4x9BfVm

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08/05/2026

Instagram finds are not automatically bad, but not automatically good either. If the exercise falls outside the Classical Pilates system, it deserves a harder look.

This one looks slick on my feed, but my determination is that the juice ain’t worth the squeeze. 🍋‍🟩

📍Providence, RI
Private, Small Group and Teacher Training
Link in bio 🔗

07/29/2026

Your teaser is only a few vertebrae away. 🦴

2 for Nothings is one of my favorite prep exercises for teaser. It’s a fun way to keep it classical while bringing variety to your classes.

Find us on Valley St in Providence, Ri 📍

07/22/2026

We love our anatomy around here! How the scapula moves, and what it’s supposed to do when the arm reaches, pulls, or presses.

This is the type of education that takes you from a good teacher to an exceptional teacher.

See our 🔗in bio 2027 Teacher Training dates!

07/17/2026

We take Pilates seriously, but try not to take ourselves too seriously. 😂

Loop bands are awesome. Use them when it makes sense, not just for the sake of adding a prop.

POPFLEX
Two8 Bands
Power Systems

07/15/2026

Your rotator cuff isn’t getting stronger because you’re not loading it properly.

When you understand the principles of movement and anatomy, you can be confident that what you teach will be the most effective exercise you can give a client.

Follow Maria Andresino for more on how to be an exceptional Pilates teacher.

07/10/2026

Seeing inside of the body is a great way to have a deeper understanding of how the body moves.

Have you ever watched one of these? Let me know your experience in the comments.

Anatomy Trains
Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment - link in the comments.