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How Could You Benefit from Virtual Pilates Reformer on the Mat?

When we launched Virtual Reformer on the Mat classes because of the coronavirus, some people wondered how much of a typical Pilates Reformer class feel we could replicate. It turns out that most of the Reformer exercises translate very well to the mat, and the work is both enjoyable and challenging.

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Yoga: A Therapeutic Approach to Healthy Movement

The time of day or the season of the year, the activities that precede and follow the practice, the kind of jobs we perform, and our emotional and physical health can all affect the way we practice yoga.

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Pilates: The Power of Progressive Practice

Debby L. started practicing Pilates nine years ago and is still finding new ways to sharpen her workouts. She comes to Holly's Pilates Village three times a week, alternating group classes with private sessions.

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Finding Time for a "Purposeful Pause" Through Meditation and Mindfulness

The December holiday season can be a wonderful time of the year. Families gather and exchange gifts. Parties with friends and co-workers serve up plenty of food and good cheer. Many of us stoke our fireplaces to warm the winter chill, wrap our homes with festive lights, and turn up the holiday music to remind us of the fun we've had in the past.

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Pilates Teacher Training: The Difference is Quality

Is there any difference between Pilates teacher training courses? Isn't one pilates teacher training program as good as any other? The answer is "No!" At Holly's Pilates Village, we strongly endorse the mission and message of our partner organization, Pilates Sports Center (PSC) in Los Angeles…

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Why Should Men Try Pilates?

We can offer dozens of reasons why men should try Pilates, but why not hear directly from the men of Holly's Pilates Village?

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