Welcome to the party. The thing that’s amazing about aging in 2016 is that people are starting to get that though we’re all getting older, we also may have some control over how we age. … Read More
One Time I Overcame Fear
In 2005 I fell backwards on my neck. I continued to dance after that initial injury making the pain worse and worse until I had 4 herniated discs and shooting nerve pain through my finger … Read More
Weight, what?
“You have to understand everyone’s body was built to do something,” Carter said. “I think the world is realizing we were promoting one body type and there have always been many.” – Michelle Carter, Shot-Putt … Read More
Debunking the myth that we inevitably “fall apart” as we age
“What’s wrong?” “I’m getting older.” As we get older we are more likely to ask for help to do physical tasks, and slowly, we stop using our bodies as fully. Before we know it, it’s … Read More
Why is Body Awareness Essential in Making Change?
The thing that’s amazing about aging in 2016 is that people are starting to get that most of us have quite a lot of control over how we age. That guy at work who sneezed … Read More
New Yorkers rate Dynamic Body Pilates #1 Best Pilates
This is a pretty special day for us. I’ve been working with people and their bodies for almost 10 years and founded Dynamic Body Pilates because I wanted to help bridge the gap between medical … Read More
You survived the Blizzard! (Now don’t fall!)
Great job! You stayed inside and didn’t get stuck on the subway or in your car during Blizzard Jonas! I bet you stocked up on some yummy goods to keep you company too. (I placed … Read More
Why can’t I just make it stop? (Part 3 of 3)
It’s raining outside, the holidays are approaching, and it feels like Spring but it’s the middle of December. Add to that any additional end of year stress from work and the holidays and your mind … Read More
Why can’t I just make it stop? (Part 2 of 3)
Many of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep. In a recent blog post, I talked about how your body doesn’t differentiate between physical stress and mental stress. For example, if you are stressed … Read More
Why can’t I just make it stop? (Part 1 of 3)
“My brain is still going. I’ve completed my day and now I’m worrying about the next…the calls, the errands, the people…and my body can’t quite get comfortable either.” In many ways we are thankful for … Read More