When clients say, “I don’t feel this”
Teachers….When new clients come into the studio and they begin to learn the Pilates method, often times they say…. I don’t feel this… And let’s be honest, this can be frustrating at times. Why? Because, we feel the work, know that the body responds, and we really want them to feel it too! However, your …
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Compensation Patterns and Micromovements
Can we find balance in the body? Yes, by understanding the compensation patterns. Fascia Exercises focusing on micro movements can completely re-map the brain to change the entire connection of mind body integration. More mobility in these commonly stuck areas can lead to amazing changes in the body. My clients experience a sense of groundedness …
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Why I broke up with my foam roller…
I broke up with “rolling on my roller”; it wasn’t helping me. I had to dig deeper and ask myself: “Why are you foam rolling?” & “What do you hope to gain?” I have tight quads — I also have an anterior tilted pelvis… limited lumbar flexion….I stand in supination of the feet (on the …
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Teaching Intermediate Clients: The Concepts of Effort and Phrasing
Once the basic exercises are identified and shape ideas are understood, the client can start to enter into a more embodied practice with Effort and Phrasing which is an intermediate concept. What is Effort? Effort has to do with QUALITY and working efficiency in the body. This involves the fascia system. Quality words would: light …
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Hi, I’m Carrie Miller Smaczny. Welcome to my blog. I love sharing my passion for movement and would love your comments!
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