As we settle in at West Melbourne, we optimise our storage and class flow self-organisation What does this mean for you? Before you commence your Reformer class (in particular) you’ll need to get all of the accessories prior to starting the class. Sitting box Pole...
For those of you who are adventuring to the last part of the Reformer list … here are some thoughts… Knee Stretches Much like Elephant on the Reformer or Pull up on the Wunda chair, success here looks like your torso is frozen and the legs are doing the work… but we...
This week we focus on making you feel confident and strong with the kneeling exercises on the Reformer and related exercises from the Cadillac at our beautiful North Melbourne studio. Additionally, we travel deeper into the original mat list and continue to push your...
Spinal articulation in Pilates: purpose and properties To get the true benefits of the method (especially the ones people love to quote) The Movement Refinery follows the philosophy, principles and lessons of the original method and the some of the first generation...
Hello Pilates pals, Week four of our programme of your immersion into Classical Pilates, how are you feeling for it? Did you know that the Reformer we use today dates back to Joe’s Universal Reformer originally patented in the USA around 1927? He designed many...
Pilates history tidbit: Mr Pilates grew up in Germany, migrated to the UK to work as a boxing coach and vaudeville performer before being interned in a German national’s camp during WW1. He returned to Germany before deciding upon permanent migration to the...
