“I’m thinking about buying a reformer for my home. Which one should I get?” Just this week, I had a phone conversation with someone asking exactly that question. Over the years, I’ve realized that people expect me to start talking about brands or prices. Instead, I usually ask a few questions first: Those four questions […]
Pilates, GYROTONIC® & Beyond: Explore Your Movement Options
At MatWorkz we believe the best method is the one that fits your body, your goals, and your life. Browse our guides to understanding and comparing the movement practices we teach.
Joseph Pilates’ Foundational Elements of Movement: Returning to the Framework of Contrology. July 2026
If you’ve taken a Pilates class or completed a teacher training program, you’ve almost certainly been introduced to the Six Principles of Pilates, listed below. But Joseph Pilates’ foundational elements, the ones he actually wrote about, tell a different story. These principles provide an accessible framework for instructing the method, and I used them for […]
Belly Time: The Floor As Feedback. June 2026
Prefer to listen? Hit play below. I want to tell you how I came to belly time — because it wasn’t through curiosity or careful research. It was through pain. My back troubles began when I was around twelve. It was 1974. My mother took me to a chiropractor in south Texas. I remember the […]
GYROTONIC® vs Pilates: Which Mind-Body Method Is Right for You? April 2026
When comparing GYROTONIC® vs Pilates, both have dedicated followings, specialized equipment, and deep philosophical roots in mindful, controlled movement. But they’re quite different — both are evolving rapidly. Here’s what you need to know to choose. The Core Difference Pilates, created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, emphasizes controlled, precise movement with a strong focus […]
Tell Your Bones What To Do. March 2026
Why the Skeleton Is the Best Teacher Tell your bones what to do when learning movement is one of the most personal things you can do. Every body — and every mind — is different. That’s why I use the skeletal system as my foundation for teaching movement and body awareness. The bones give us […]
