You see it everyday. People staring down at their smart phones seemingly unaware of what’s going on around them, much less what’s happening to their posture. More and more medical experts (as well as Pilates instructors) are seeing this as a big problem –…
Many of you already know the benefits of soaking in a tub after a long, stressful day and/or a taxing workout. However, were you aware that recent studies indicate that a hot bath has health benefits similar to exercise…..? Also called “passive heating,” a…
LightSpace is thrilled to announce that after 1.5 years of hard work and dedication, Beth Milligan is now a fully certified Shiatsu massage therapist! She is now offering sessions at LightSpace in our newly finished treatment space – which we call the Sage Room…
Everyone stresses out. Most of us are familiar with common stressors like work/school deadlines, being late, children, partners, parents, pets, illness……the list goes on and on. I was surprised to read recently about some lessor known stressors – or at least the ones that don’t…
Six weeks. That’s the magic date. Six weeks for your postpartum checkup; six weeks for working out, six weeks for – Ahm – other things to take place. Six weeks compared to 40 weeks; 39 and two days in my case. Doesn’t seem too…
So many people have lower back pain these days, wouldn’t you agree? Whether from a fall, a birth defect, age, job-related or inactivity, we all know someone suffering with back issues. In fact, that’s how several instructors at LightSpace discovered Pilates in the first place….
Remember that LightSpace blog a while back about the science of smudging with sage? Most of you know that we frequently use sage in the studio, sometimes more than once a day, and have been curious about HOW to actually do it….
For your Friday afternoon DIVERSION – LightSpace’s Annie Murray demonstrates some sweet, innovative moves on the Reformer!Side-splits/Speed-skater + the Indian Clubbell = a badass combination! Check out our Reformer Innovations video and watch her her energetic flow as she transitions from one move to the next. Her…
Did anyone else catch this article in the Washington Post last week? If not, take a read: As millennials flock to high intensity workouts, hip pain follows At LightSpace, almost ALL of our instructors originally started taking Pilates because of back, hip, knee, or…