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Spilling the Pilateas Edition 41: The Eyes Have It

What if changing where you look could change how you move? This week, we explore the connection between our eyes, spine, and the rest of the body through classical Pilates Spine Twist. Discover how one small adjustment can deepen your awareness on the mat and transform what you feel in the saddle.

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Spilling the Pilateas ☕ Edition 40 | Straight Doesn’t Always Feel Straight

Rolling Like a Ball is more than a balance exercise. It’s an opportunity to discover the holding patterns and asymmetries within your body. Where you find your balance and where you struggle to maintain it can real differences in how your hips move and how your body organizes itself. For riders, recognizing these patterns is an important step toward developing a more balanced, independent seat.

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Spilling the Pilateas – Edition 4: Steady Your Hips with the Single-Leg 2x4

In this 4th addition, we’re all about that Single leg 2X4. Ever felt lopsided in the saddle or on your feet? This simple but powerful exercise helps you identify which leg tends to do all the heavy lifting- and we’re going to even that out. With the 2X4, you’ll find balance, control, and that perfect connection from foot to hip to powerhouse. Ready to stand taller and ride stronger? Let’s step up!

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Spilling the “Pilateas” All about the Teaser for Riders.

Pilates Spilling the Tea: Florida edition

Hi there,

Welcome to the very first edition of my Pilates newsletter, Spilling the Tea! I’m excited to share a little about my first month here in Florida—working with riders and helping them integrate Pilates into their routines in a meaningful, supportive way.

In this issue, we’ll dive into how the Teaser exercise can be a game-changer for riders’ balance and core strength, and I’ll answer some of the most common questions I hear about why Pilates is such a powerful complement to riding.

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