The Hundred is the first exercise introduced by Joseph Pilates when he created his fitness method. This introductory yet complex exercise will warm the body, focus the mind, and set the tone for any Pilates class or lesson whether on the mat or other Pilates equipment like the Reformer. This blog covers the mini preparatory exercises to learn the fundamental skills and choreography and benefits of the most versatile Pilates movement.

This past September Victoria was on the road again to Santa Fe, New Mexico for the Eve Gentry Lineage Training at Core Dynamics. She shares exciting moments and takeaways from this robust weekend filled with all things related to the Eve Gentry Pilates Approach. Also includes photo gallery of Michelle Larsson, Suzanne Gutterson, Debora Kolwey, Kevin Bowen and participants.

Are you considering a career teaching Pilates? Or perhaps you want to take your passion for Pilates to the next level. If so, this blog will give you great information as well as a personal first hand account of one of the training programs from The Pilates Center which is is known worldwide for its reputable and rigorous Classical Pilates training program. TPC asked several of their recent graduates questions about their experience and advice that they would give to prospective Pilates teachers. Continue reading the TPC Grad Chat with Mogo Pilates’ teacher, Katie Cummings.

Victoria traveled to Denver, CO on August 24- 26, 2018 to participate in the Kathy Stanford Grant Heritage Colloquium Heritage Training + MSMS (Movement Science Made Simple). She shares her thoughts and takeaways from this exciting reunion and training with special emphasis on breathing. Blog includes highlights and photos with the group!

What are the six main principles of Pilates? The Six Principles of Pilates are Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Fluidity, and Breath. Joseph Pilates created his exercise method to help people achieve ultimate health in mind, body, spirit. Learn the history behind his method and the benefits that daily practice of Pilates can have on your health and on the world.

Meet Caro, Mogo Pilates’ Newest Teacher Trainee! Caro is from Chile and has tested into the Advanced Teacher Training Program with The Pilates Center. Victoria from Mogo Pilates is a Host Advisor for TPC and assists all trainees with their programs including lessons, observations, and online learning. As one of the most intense classical Pilates training programs worldwide, Mogo Pilates gives trainees the opportunity to become a Pilates teacher from the Minneapolis area. Read more about Caro and how to become a Pilates teacher!

Mogo had the trip of a lifetime to Colorado to celebrate Katie’s recent graduation from The Pilates Center and to participate in Momentum Fest, a three day Pilates festival. We lived on our mats and met such kind, fun, and passionate people from all over the world who we are happy to now call friends! Read more and view photos from the weekend!

Mogo Pilates was honored to have Master Pilates Teacher and Mentor, Debora Kolwey, in studio on May 11-12, 2018. Many of Mogo’s clients and friends got to experience Pilates the Debora way and came away feeling inspired and excited to continue their Pilates journey!

This blog was originally written for and featured on Momentum Fest's blog. We share history of Pilates and how the future of the industry is bringing people together through events and movements like Momentum Fest. 

Follow along as Katie continues her Advanced Teacher Training through The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO. Mogo Pilates is a Host Studio for TPC which is one of the most rigorous Classical Pilates training programs in the world. 

Pilates can do so much for our bodies and help us accomplish everyday things better and more productively. Countless runners have turned to Pilates to help them better their form, times, and most importantly strengthen their full body to avoid injury and strain. At Mogo, we help our clients continue whatever activity they love to do through the Pilates method.