Behind the Cue: Breathe into the Back Body

Apr 28, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

What does “breathe into your back body” mean? Learn how this Pilates and Barre cue builds body awareness, encourages 360-degree breathing, reduces neck tension, and improves support.

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The Reformer Headrest

Apr 26, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

But the real purpose of the headrest goes far deeper than just making your neck feel better. When used intentionally, the headrest plays a key role in ribcage placement, spinal support, and overall alignment, especially for people with low back issues, anterior pelvic tilt, or poor posture from modern life (hello laptops and phones).

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Behind the Cue: Zip up your abdominals

Apr 21, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

What does “zip up your abdominals” really mean? Learn how this classic Pilates cue encourages lift, support, spinal length, and core connection without unnecessary gripping or tension.

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Listening In

Apr 20, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Why I Don’t Teach Pilates for Aesthetics and What I Teach Instead

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Behind the Cue: Let it get hard

Apr 16, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Let it get hard” isn’t permission to ignore pain. It’s an invitation to recognize productive discomfort, maintain alignment and breath, and stay present when movement becomes challenging.

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The importance of Barre Height

Apr 16, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Let’s break down exactly why barre height matters and how to choose, install, and adjust a barre that works for you and your clients.

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Behind the Cue: Control the Return

Apr 7, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Control the return” teaches you to resist momentum and remain connected throughout every repetition. Learn how controlled movement builds strength on both the Reformer and the mat.

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How fitness has changed

Apr 4, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Back then, barre was still this mysterious boutique thing. A small, intense, insider fitness world. It wasn’t on every corner or in every app. It certainly wasn’t trending on Instagram. It was exclusive, it was gritty, it was real.

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Behind the Cue: Lift Out of the Hips

Apr 2, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Lift out of the hips” creates support when deep hip flexion causes the body to collapse. Learn how this Pilates cue helps organize the pelvis, lengthen the spine, and improve control.

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Barre Beginnings

Mar 28, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

The art and anatomy of the Barre Stretch.

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Behind the Cue: Lengthen

Mar 26, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Lengthen” doesn’t mean stretching farther or forcing more range. Learn how creating space through the spine improves control, support, and movement in Pilates roll downs and planks.

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Should your knees go over your toes?

Mar 20, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

For many students, this cue gets embedded so deeply that it echoes in their minds long after class is over. So when someone finds themselves in a raised-heel parallel squat, and their knees do move past their toes, they instinctively wonder: Am I doing something wrong? The short answer is no, you’re probably not.

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