pilates | Emily O’Dea

Apr 1, 20244 min read

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...

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Feb 26, 20242 min read

Pilates Principles

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

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Feb 26, 20243 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...

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Jun 21, 20234 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...

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Aug 25, 20226 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...

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Aug 17, 20227 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...

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Jul 25, 20223 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...

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Oct 26, 20203 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....

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Oct 26, 20202 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

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