Dismantling Racism- Defensiveness
The reFORM staff continues to work as a team to increase our ability to identify and fight racism in ourselves, our communities, and society. We're using Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups, by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun, to explore customs
Pilates Props for Online Classes
Pilates equipment builds strength and coordination while supporting good form. During this pandemic, many of our clients have had to find their center in new ways, without the aid of the equipment. For some that has led to a breaking
Dismantling Racism- “Perfectionism”
The reFORM staff has been examining how racism, Whiteness, and supremacy live in ourselves, our bodies, and our work. Part of that effort has been to slowly examine how we embody, experience, and uphold characteristics of White supremacy culture. We are
Online Pilates Best Practices
We're coming up on a year of teaching Pilates and Gyrotonic on Zoom, and we're grateful for this technology and your support of our studio as we go through this rough patch together. "Life saving" is the feedback we're hearing
Pilates Push Ups
Have you ever taken a Pilates class and been asked to do a push up? Anyone can do Pilates push ups, it just takes practice. Here are a few ways to improve your form and strength for the push up
Pilates Modifications
Safe Pilates Modifications: Five simple modifications to have in your back pocket by Ash Richard Pilates is not one-size-fits-all! Whether you're a beginner, rehabbing an injury, or just stuck on a certain movement, modifications can help you progress through the Pilates system.
Online Pilates Teachers Part 2
From reFORM instructor Ash: It goes without saying that since quarantine started our day-to-day lives have significantly changed. I was already accustomed to the idea of being home a lot with my toddler and working a second job from the comfort
Online Pilates Teachers Part 1
Our Pilates an Gyrotonic instructors are sharing about their experiences teaching online! From reFORM co-owner Kelli: My first week of teaching Pilates and Gyrotonic from home went bettor than expected. It felt so familiar to be with the people I normally see
Alexander Technique and Injury Recovery
At reFORM we offer a number of modalities that compliment a Pilates or Gyrotonic practice including Alexander Technique. Alexander Technique helps people move through the world with more ease and presence and less pain and struggle. It uses touch, words, and
Barre Fitness Classes (Part 2: Should I Tuck?)
Barre class safety from a Pilates Instructor's perspective… As I mentioned earlier, some classes I experienced taught students to hold the position of a “tucked” pelvis (tilting the pubic bone upward and curling under the tailbone) throughout the whole class. After