Welcome to week four of “Adore your Core”! We’re so thrilled to have you in our supportive Evergreen Pilates community as we embrace five weeks of adoring our core! Did you know that Pilates is not just a fantastic whole-body workout, but it also enhances sports performance? Whether you’re nurturing your garden, swinging your racket [Read More…]…

This week at Evergreen Pilates, we’re thrilled to help you “adore your core” from the inside out by diving into the fantastic benefits of cruciferous vegetables! These powerhouse greens, like broccoli and cauliflower, are not just great for your plate; they’re your secret weapons in the quest to trim belly fat! Packed with both soluble [Read More…]…

This month, we’re absolutely thrilled to dive into “Adoring the Core” because, let’s face it, your core is the powerhouse of your body! A strong core is not just essential for spinal support, balance, and stability; it’s the secret sauce for enhancing your athletic performance and keeping those pesky injuries at bay! Plus, it’s a [Read More…]…

This month, we highlight a five-week focus titled “Adore Your Core”.  Each week, we’ll share a 5-minute core-strengthening video you can do at home, nutritional resources, and coaching support. We’re focusing on Core because it is literally the center of everything you do. A strong core is critical for spinal support, balance, stability, and athletic [Read More…]…

“The seed of every habit is a single tiny decision.            – James Clear, Atomic Habits Clear says that one of the most effective ways to build a new habit is by building “identity-based habits.  This month, I’d like to plant the tiny seed and suggest we choose to be the [Read More…]…

We can help! A few things that clients often ask when planning their schedule are: How often should I take class, and which classes should I take? A few things to consider. 1. How fast do you want to make change happen in your body and how much time can you reasonably commit to classes? [Read More…]…

Enjoy Mary’s tasty and healthy Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe. – As a main course salad over Bibb lettuce – In sandwiches or pita pockets – As a filling for lettuce wraps Ingredients: 2 large cooked chicken breasts (Mary uses rotisserie chicken) 2 large avocados 1 cup corn or two cooked ears of corn cooked, chopped [Read More…]…

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 3-4 as a side dish INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds (680g) broccoli, cut into florets of even size 1 small package of chopped Mushrooms 10 Cherry Tomatoes, halved 3-4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Juice from half a lemon, about 1 Tbsp 2-3 garlic cloves, minced [Read More…]…

A client recently asked me, “How do I perform my favorite Pilates exercises at home when I don’t have a Reformer? Great question! You do it by adding what we call “Prop Magic” to your virtual class. Using a foam roller, a stretch band, and a ball, we transform an otherwise flat mat routine into [Read More…]…

How is your Pilates practice going? Have we seen you at the studio, or are you enjoying “take-out” virtual Pilates in your living room? What, you haven’t done either in a while? If this is true, all you need to know is that WE MISS YOU, and I’ll bet your core is missing us too! [Read More…]…