Pilates Tacoma

On the day after his passing, we'd like to share this brilliant Pilatesology teaching snippet from the late Pilates elder - Jay Grimes, who began learning from Joe Pilates in the nineteen-sixties.

Here he described hyperextending the lumbar spine as opposed to creating a truly lengthened lumbar extension ( eg, finding that ), in the beginning of the video - stating, " What I see so often that just makes me cringe is people just lift up and throw themselves back..." which feels horrible. He goes on to demonstrate an effective way to teach the excercise - the way he was taught.

Celebrate his life and contribution to the Pilates community with us by learning more about his approach.

Jay Grimes teaching Swan Dive✨️

Jay Grimes on the Pilates Ladder Barrel PREVIEW http://www.pilatesology.com In this short video, First Generation teacher Jay Grimes shares his tips on how to use the Ladder Barrel effectively. If you own ...

GYROTONIC and Pilates are two of the best modes of cross-training for dancers, but did you know that these methods are extremely adaptable for all bodies and ability levels?!

If you're curious, now would be a great time to book with apprentice-teacher Julie Rivera who teaches both methods. For this limited time, she'll be offering lessons at an *apprentice rate!!

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We are the only studio offering
Comprehensive Pilates and GYROTONIC in

" Dancers are elite athletes both physically and mentally and require extensive training in and out of the studio. Here are 8 reasons professional dancers like Principal Misty Copeland in ABT and Principal Mathilde Froustey in San Francisco Ballet are making the The GYROTONIC® Method a part of their training. "

8 Things The GYROTONIC® Method Will Do For Your Dancing | Dance Articles Here are 8 reasons professional dancers like Principal Misty Copeland in ABT and Principal Mathilde Froustey in San Francisco Ballet are making the The GYROTONIC® Method a part of their training.

"Pilates helps me easily take care of myself and is very efficient and straightforward. The GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Methods allow me to explore movement in a limitless way and channel energy through my body with and without the equipment."" - Master Trainer Julie Cordier

These movement professionals discovered how the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis methods can be a great complement to a Pilates practice and that each modality supports the other. In this blog post, they shared their individual experiences with the modalities and the benefits they saw for their clients as well.

Complementing your Pilates Practice with the GYROTONIC® Method - GYROTONIC® Four movement professionals share how the Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Methods complement their Pilates practice.

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:-) DIE FÜßE UND DER BECKENBODEN

Wisst ihr, dass die Stellung eurer Füße sich auf den Beckenboden auswirkt, also dass die Füße und der Beckenboden sich unterhalten – nein? Dann probiert es gleich aus:

Stellt euch hüftbreit und mit leicht gebeugten Knien hin.
Neigt die Füße nach innen. Könnt ihr spüren, dass sich das Becken nach vorn neigt, die Sitzhöcker sich spreizen und das Steißbein sich nach hinten bewegt?

Neigt die Füße jetzt nach außen. Könnt ihr spüren, dass das Becken mit einer Rückwärts Neigung reagiert? Die Sitzhöcker kommen zusammen und das Steißbein bewegt sich nach vorn.

Bewegt die Füße zwischen beiden Stellungen hin und her. Ihr könnt auch einen Fuß nach innen und gleichzeitig den anderen nach außen neigen.

Beendet die Übung in einer neutralen Fuß- und Beckenstellung und nehmt euch vor, im Laufe des Tages den Fuß-Beckenboden-Dialog zu beachten. Wie ist das? Verfolgt den Dialog auch im Sitzen.

Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß und schicken

viele liebe Grüße
euer
Team Franklin-Methode
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" I'm noticing that it's possible to do Pilates from a shallow place, but it's something totally different when it's done from that deeper place and somehow it requires less effort from my brain when I'm sensing it vs. forcing it. "

- Renee Williams
19yro college student / dancer /
Pilates Tacoma - apprentice

WELCOME 😊

www.pilatesunlimited.co.za

There is a great crosstraining workshop coming up next month at PIVOT offering GYROTONIC & PILATES in Bellevue! ✨️

So excited to announce our first multi-day cross-training workshop for dancers! A workshop all of the amazing minds of Pivot Movement Studio are creating together to help dancers 12-19 years old understand the needs of their individual body. The focus of each day will give dancers specific information about each area and how it relates to spinal health. Dancers will walk away with more understanding of their future cross-training needs, at-home tools for body restoration and injury prevention, and a strong body ready to move and groove!
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Each of our instructors have unique backgrounds in the movement community. While the workshop will focus on utilizing the GYROTONIC(R) method and Pilates, it will also access the endless other methods and trainings our teachers have undergone over the decades!
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Because we are dedicated to helping dancers understand the movement and not just DO the movement, we are aiming to keep the teacher to student ratio 2:5 to ensure each dancer gets individual attention throughout the four days.
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Reach out to inquire about scholarships. Connect with us if you aren't sure which session you should choose: AM or PM!
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1. This is a GYROTONIC®️ tower
2. owner is the only certified Gyrotonic Trainer in Pierce County, WA.

What is it you ask?
DM or email to register for an upcoming open house and demonstration. We'll be taking duos for these sessions. So, grab a buddy and get registered!!

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Daily on the job training 😳🥹🧐🫠😂​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Are you curious about Pilates as a part-time or full-time source of income and profession?

Did you know that you can take different paths with Pilates as a career and cater to varying demographics with different needs?

We'd love to answer any questions you have!

Learn more about the upcoming
Evolve with Jessica Spillane summer intensive
Reformer + Mat teacher-training and
join us in July! ✨️

EYT Pilates Teacher Training Summer Semester Info Session This is "EYT Pilates Teacher Training Summer Semester Info Session" by Jessica Spillane on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love…

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EYT Pilates Teacher Training at Pilates Tacoma Alease Frieson and the team at Tacoma Pilates are as committed to your success as you are. As a two-time host, they dedicate all of themselves to providing that "extra" that allows their student-teachers to flourish.  

Reformer. Mat. This and that;
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? 🤔

Come see us ✨️
Sundays at 10:30am and learn what all the fuss is about!

If you've only ever tried Pilates inspired excercises or what we call 'auxiliary' excercises on a reformer - you definitely should join us on Sundays!!

Build a sturdy foundation on the mat. Then if you do want to practice comprehensively (ie, mat and apparatus; reformer, wunda chair, cadillac, ladder barrel, clara barrel, two lb weights, magic circle, etc.) WE would love to support you in that in studio, but let's start with the fortifying fundamentals on the mat THIS SUNDAY 😉❤️✊🏾

Feel free to DM with any questions ✨️

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Check out the new list of classes this spring!!
There's something for everyone at
Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
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Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center Offering high quality dance instruction taught by seasoned professional dancers for children and adults in Classical Ballet, West African, Flamenco, HIp Hop, Jazz, and other dance styles in Tacoma WA.

Join us on Sunday April 2nd at 10:30am for a️ traditional Pilates mat class for all levels

In this class, led by Alease Frieson CPT, we will use Eve Gentry's pre-Pilates excercises to build up strength and coordination as we work toward refining Joseph Pilates' original mat excercises.

This class is just as challenging for a Pilates newbie as it is for a more advanced practitioner.

You can count on your teacher to provide you with modifications that make excercises more accesible to you just as intentionally as they will provide you with a more advanced variation on that same excercise, when you're ready to level-up!

What to bring -
Water, your favorite mat
(*or we can provide you with one of you let us know in advance), a willingness to explore what your body is capable of, a respectful playfulness and compassion for yourself and others.

Good morning, all ✌🏾❤️✊🏾✨️