08.21.15
Are you with your friends or family at the beach? Take a “break” from your book and gather your tribe for a fun fitness activity. If you have kids involved that’s even better! […]
08.19.15
We teachers at Mind the Mat have this running joke about our signature style. Oh no, it’s not Boho Chic or even Sporty Spice, we like to call it Yoga Ready. Yoga Ready […]
08.07.15
This more advanced Pilates mat move works the entire body with an emphasis on strengthening and toning the gluteals (bum muscles), the core (of course) and the upper body. It also helps improve […]
08.05.15
I struggled with this title, because I don’t diet. I love food. I love red wine, beer, tequila, coffee and chocolate. I don’t follow any of the trendy diets or ground breaking nutrition […]
07.20.15
I have the privilege of working with hundreds of amazing people each week at Mind the Mat while teaching Pilates and teaching anatomy in our Yoga Teacher Training. Quite often, I get asked […]
07.10.15
This classical Pilates mat variation is perfect for countering all that sitting during long car rides throughout summer vacation months. The articulating bridge will mobilize the spine, stretch the hip flexors, and strengthen […]
06.25.15
Marie: I had my last child over a year ago. Ever since I started exercising again, both of my knees hurt in the front by the knee caps. I feel this pain especially […]
06.24.15
This barre-inspired whole body mat move starts on the forearms and knees. Make sure you use a thick padded mat or you double to triple fold your yoga mat to give your knees […]
06.22.15
Steaser = Pilates Star + Teaser This multi-muscle combined flow of movements will work the entire body with a focus on deep abdominal muscles and outer glutes. Take your time to figure out […]
06.12.15
Do you have that friend who can wear those fierce baggy pants and make it look effortless? Do you have that friend who plans the out-of-the-box outrageous party that people talk about for […]
06.12.15
This classical Pilates move is a whole body workout, but it will especially strengthen and stretch your hamstrings and improve your posture. I prescribe this mat move to my runners who want to […]
06.11.15
Brittany: I have had nagging neck pain for quite some time now and I’m sure it’s due to stress. Can you suggest some stretches? Megan, Mind the Mat: Start with the posture improving […]
05.29.15
We love this classical Pilates move for its multiple benefits. It stretches the hamstrings and works the deep abdominals simultaneously so it’s a perfect end to any workout. Set-Up: Lying on your back […]
05.15.15
We love this combined core stretching and strengthening move for its breathing and sporting benefits! The side bending mobilizes the rib cage to allow for more effective and deeper diaphragmatic breathing while also […]
05.14.15
Nikki: I work at a desk all day and my posture is horrible. I also notice that my neck is starting to hurt. But when I try to work on improving my posture […]
