09/09/2026
Pilates Word of the Week: ELENGTHEN ✨
I accidentally made up a word while teaching. 😂
Elengthen = elongate + lengthen
What I mean when I say it is: grow tall through your spine while also reaching long through your muscles.
Apparently my brain was trying to say both words at the same time, so now “elengthen” is a thing. 🤦♀️
So if you hear me say it in class, just know I mean grow tall and reach long at the same time.
Sometimes the best Pilates cues are invented right in the middle of class.
What’s another Anita-ism you’ve heard at the studio?