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On Building: An Interview with John Cline
This post concludes (for now) my four-part series on home equipment. I actually decided to record this interview rather than conduct it via email. John and I have so many great conversations, and I often wish I could record every one, so I always have the memories of the interesting or funny things someone said.…
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So you want to build your own reformer
As of this writing, I’ve now assisted my partner John in building three pieces of equipment: a reformer, a Pedi-pole, and a Cadillac. (Shout out to his mom, Linda, who has been the true helper ) I chose to go the DIY route in part because of the high price of large apparatus. Since John…
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9 Intentions for 39
I had a fantastic birthday week. We had a family birthday/Easter dinner out at the farm, I got to spend lots of time outside, got plenty of good snuggles with Astrid, and then John made spaghetti carbonara, which is one of my most favorite foods. I’ve also had plenty of time to think about what…
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9 Things I’m Leaving Behind for 39
This month, I’m taking a break from my home equipment series to reflect on my next trip around the sun. Next week, I turn 39, and with my goal of becoming fully self-employed when I’m 40, I have a great deal to think about in terms of how I focus my attention over the next…
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Tips for buying used Pilates equipment
This post is the second in a four-part series about investing in home equipment as a Pilates practitioner. Future posts will take a deep dive into the DIY approach. While most of my equipment is handmade, I’m also a fan of buying used when possible. For example, while I hope to own a classical Wunda…
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Join me for a special class
On Friday, March 24th, I’m teaching a class to benefit the Pilates Transparency Project and the fundraiser to cover the legal fees for Mary Kelly. This fundraiser is important to me not just as a Pilates practitioner, but as someone who has been a writer for most of her life. I’ve made the class available…
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So you’re considering buying a reformer
This post is the first in a four-part series about investing in home equipment as a Pilates practitioner. Future posts will cover navigating the secondhand equipment market, as well as advice about taking the DIY route. If you start getting serious about your Pilates practice, you’ll probably consider buying home equipment, usually a reformer. But…
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My Five Favorite Travel Mats
I’m getting ready for another trip to Austin, to complete the second module of my Level 3 Comprehensive teacher training. In honor of that, I wanted to share five great mats you can take on the road. These trend in the style of yoga mats rather than traditional Pilates studio mats which, while providing great…
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So Relatable: An Interview with Chrissy Hennessey
Although Chrissy Hennessey and I have never met on person, we’ve been internet friends for at least 15 years. I’ve been following her adventures since Blogger was the biggest thing in internet content. I don’t really remember how I stumbled across her old blog, but regardless, I’ve watched her run marathons, move across the country,…
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How I Help Myself Have a Good Morning
I spent the bulk of my years in Austin working as a professor, with odd hours and mornings that were pretty relaxed compared to the average person. Now that I’ve gone back into industry, that luxury is gone, and it’s been an adjustment to figure out how to still cultivate a sense of ease and…
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