Behind the Cue: Why I hate Nice and Tall

Feb 24, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Sit nice and tall” sounds harmless, but it gives the body little useful information. Learn why this common fitness cue falls short and discover clearer ways to teach posture.

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Behind the Cue: Hold Still

Feb 17, 2026 by Leslie Guerin

“Hold still” doesn’t mean freezing or bracing. Learn how organized effort, controlled movement, and continuous breathing build stability during Pilates exercises such as side-lying leg lifts.

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The manual I wish I had when I started teaching!

Jan 29, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

If you’re ready to learn Pilates in a way that is grounded, thoughtful, and designed for real teaching, this manual is here for you.

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Stop Letting the Quads Dominate

Jan 28, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Yes, go ahead: fatigue the quads. Do it safely. Do it intentionally. And watch how the glutes, abs, and entire movement pattern come alive.

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Pilates exercises to relieve Sciatica

Jan 24, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

If you’re struggling with sciatic pain, know this: relief is possible. With time, consistency, and an intelligent approach to movement, your body can heal.

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Modify exercises as needed. Progression NOT perfection!

Jan 18, 2026 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Modifying an exercise is not just about doing something easier. It is about knowing what the exercise is trying to accomplish, what your body can currently tolerate, and how to bridge the gap between those two things without getting lost along the way.

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Why Pilates is a FULL body workout!

Dec 23, 2025 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Somewhere along the way, it got labeled as “core work,” as if everything else in the body is just along for the ride. And yes, the abdominals are part of Pilates. The deep support system matters. But Pilates was never meant to isolate one area. It was designed to teach the whole body how to move together.

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Circles, Seasons and What Comes Next

Dec 20, 2025 by Leslie Janel Guerin

There’s something about the Christmas season that naturally pulls us inward.

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Do Men Love Pilates?

Nov 18, 2025 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Last night I went out to dinner with a friend, one of those friendships born from Pilates, built over years of shared movement, breath, laughter, and the kind of conversations that only happen when you’ve spent countless hours together stretching muscles and pushing limits. We slid onto two stools at the bar, ready to unwind, not thinking about Pilates or teaching or anatomy for the first time all day.

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Pain is information, not a verdict

Oct 29, 2025 by Leslie Janel Guerin

When your form is off, when your joints are not supported, when your breath is held, or when the wrong muscles are doing the job, your body sends feedback. That feedback is meant to help you reorganize, not shut down.

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Change Never Stops

Oct 27, 2025 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Change is inevitable.

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Observation is the key to Leadership

Oct 17, 2025 by Leslie Janel Guerin

Observation is more than a requirement, it’s a practice in leadership, empathy, and artistry. Watch. Reflect. Absorb. Lead.

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