“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 […]
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 […]
The Quiet Power of Humming: Your Nervous System’s Most Underrated Tool. May 2026
Humming for nervous system support is one of the most underrated wellness tools and it is something you have been able to do since before you could speak. Something so natural, so quiet, so ordinary that you have probably never thought of it as a wellness practice at all. Humming is not performance. Not projection. […]
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 […]
What is the best Pilates teacher training program?
The best Pilates teacher training program depends on the needs of the practitioner. The easiest way to find the best fit for you is to understand your options and how they align with your goals, decide a cost you are comfortable with, and ask the right questions to make sure a program is reputable. What […]
Which is better: Mat Pilates or Pilates Reformer?
Mat Pilates or Pilates Reformer exercises each have their pros and cons. The better choice depends on your needs. Mat Pilates requires less equipment and can be performed at home or in a group setting. As a result, there is not as much supervision of your form. Ideally, you would use this Pilates method after […]
Which is Better Pilates vs. Yoga?
Comparing Pilates vs. Yoga is a case of apples vs. oranges. Both are healthy and fantastic for you. It’s a matter of which one you prefer. Yoga and Pilates work towards building a stronger mind-body connection through movement. However, yoga has religious roots and aims to connect the mind, body, and spirit. Alternatively, Pilates focuses […]
What are the best Pilates exercises for beginners?
There are countless Pilates exercises for beginners that practitioners can choose from as they begin their journey. We’ve put together this no-frill list of why you should start and what you can start with to give you some guidance through the beginning of your journey. 3 reasons why Pilates is the perfect choice for beginners […]
What Equipment is Needed for Online Pilates at Home?
Doing Pilates at home with online Pilates classes has reached an all-time high in popularity thanks to the pandemic. It is essential for Pilates students, especially beginners, to do Pilates classes with an instructor at an in-person course. Instructors provide feedback and ensure students engage the right muscle groups with the correct form to get […]
What are the health benefits for the 5 types of pilates equipment MatWorkz Pilates uses?
Pilates equipment is integral to the history of Pilates. Joseph Pilates first began his teachings using an early rendition of a Pilates reformer designed out of a hospital bed and bedsprings. Pilates incorporated equipment into the Pilates method because of its ability to benefit practitioners’ health by adapting exercises for injury, increasing resistance, targeting specific muscle […]
