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Growth for the Pilates Community
Pilates is growing up here in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area and I'm sensing a need for some inner growth as well. I drafted this post...

Emily O'Dea
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Pilates Principles
Pilates principles are: Breath, Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Balanced Muscle Development, Rhythm and Flow, Whole Body...

Emily O'Dea
Feb 26, 20242 min read


What is Mindfulness? And, What is Mindful Movement?
I was so upset when I saw a studio use the word "mindful movement" in a setting that was anything but. What is happening to the world? My...

Emily O'Dea
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Pilates vs Yoga
Let me count the ways.... They are beautifully intersected, but also they dance to slightly different tunes. I counted 20 ways they are...

Emily O'Dea
Jun 21, 20234 min read


Mama Core 2.0 is here!
With the arrival of my second daughter this spring I revisited my Mama Core programming I wrote in Spring 2020. I journaled my progress...

Emily O'Dea
Aug 25, 20226 min read


Do You Have Coning When You Do A Plank? Here's how to deal and heal
It's super common to have separation of the abs after baby*. This can show itself if you notice your abs are coning in a plank. It's also...

Emily O'Dea
Aug 17, 20227 min read


How to Create a Home Workout
Hey there friends! Here are my pro tips for creating a home workout that will leave you energized, and attended to! Here are the elements...

Emily O'Dea
Jul 25, 20223 min read


MAMA CORE
It's here! My first Pilates baby!! I posted these videos in the Spring of 2020 and this blog post has rested here in drafts for so long....

Emily O'Dea
Oct 26, 20203 min read


Mind Body Connection Thoughts at the Dentist
Recently I went to the dentist. I needed to get a filling done. These are the moments I am most grateful for the practice of yoga and Pilate

Emily O'Dea
Oct 26, 20202 min read
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