Did you know that Pilates started as physical rehab for those recovering from the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918? Over 100 years later, Pilates is still the perfect injury rehab…as well as a tool for injury prevention. So whether you are transitioning out of…
Did you know that “text neck” can have a ripple effect from your head to your toes? Long story short, it can equate to carrying an 8-year-old around your neck for a few hours, every day. Ouch! Phones are not going anywhere, so why…
If you missed part 1 of this series defining “post-rehab” check it out here: https://lightspacechicago.com/2018/12/what-the-heck-does-post-rehab-mean-anyway/ So….how long does “post-rehab” last? That depends entirely on your goals! If your goal is to go back to doing the same activities that you were doing pre-injury, there are…
Footwork on the Exo Chair + Chest Expansion using the Springboard = finally finding that perfect head/neck placement! This is particularly useful after a long day of sitting and staring at the computer. Come check it out and get your posture put back together!…
You’ve probably seen the term “post-rehab” on our big window sign as you walk into LightSpace, right? Have you ever wondered what that actually means? Here’s a story from Annie for a real-life explanation: Recently a friend told me she was finished with rehab…
Join our apprentice instructors Dorothy, Melissa, and Roneen as they revive this popular class – every Tuesday at 6 pm starting December 4th! All levels and experience welcome! Check out this pic of Dorothy teaching us teachers at LightSpace in preparation for her first…
Check out this view from the mat as Annie Laugen Murray demonstrates “Swan” to our new class of Apprentice Instructors! Look for Dorothy, Melissa, and Roneen in the studio as they prepare to start teaching our popular $5 Pilates Mat class starting in December…..?
I first came to LightSpace when I was training for my second marathon. My entire body felt beat up after only several weeks into my training schedule. Before coming to LightSpace, I tried yoga and massages which never fundamentally made me feel better. Then…
Check it out – LightSpace instructor Priscilla Alvarez is in Pilates Style Magazine! Pri talks about how Pilates helps as she commutes by bike on the mean streets of Chicago 🙂
Due to popular demand we’ve added a second Group Reformer class to the schedule on Saturdays at 9 am with Priscilla – starting now! Sign up in advance to snag a spot….they fill up fast! Group Classes