Movement helps the mind. Pilates, Yoga, walking, running, swimming, dancing, weight training, gardening — regular movement of almost any kind can support our mental health, largely through the same gentle…

Classical Pilates: A Method That Adapts to You One of the misconceptions I sadly encounter sometimes is that Classical Pilates is rigid and cannot be adapted to the individual. But…

At our classical Pilates studio in Brussels, we are often asked: "Should I choose Pilates or weight training? Our answer is simple: Why choose? Both classical Pilates and strength training…

Understanding Progression in Pilates One of the questions we hear most often at our classical Pilates studio in Brussels is: "How do I know when I'm ready to move to the next…

The Role of Springs in Pilates: How Resistance Becomes Support In Pilates, the springs are one of the most distinctive elements of the system, especially in apparatus work such as…

Classical Pilates is built around one core principle: healthy, intelligent spinal mobility. Joseph Pilates believed the spine is the key to overall health and vitality, which is why every exercise…

“Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” Joseph Pilates In Classical Pilates, breath is one of the central principles of the method and one of the reasons the work feels…

Finding the Center: On Acceptance, Flexibility, and Gratitude The Best Laid Plans We often walk into our lives with a fixed blueprint. For years, I had a clear vision for…

When people hear “Pilates,” they usually picture the exercises. The Hundred. The Teaser. The reformer. All the iconic stuff. But here’s the thing: sometimes, we are not ready to jump…

If you’ve ever taken a Pilates class, you might be surprised to learn that Pilates originally had a different name. The method was created by Joseph Pilates, and he called…