Talk about “fitspiration”! Joan Growe has been a part of the studio’s community since the very beginning, having taken up Pilates after her retirement. She’d heard that it was a good workout and would be a whole-body transition from her previous love of running. Not only that, Pilates would complement her other activities, including tennis,… Read More >
Linda Dahmen learned to love Pilates over a decade ago, and that love shines through. Just meeting her, you see the warmth and care she brings into her practice and into teaching. Seeing her named Teacher of the Month this October, I just had to ask how she found this passion. How did you first… Read More >
Heading into a fitness studio can be a fraught moment. It’s a space where we naturally think about bodies, and studios—thankfully, not ours!—are often plastered with mirrors. Add that to uncertainty about what’s required for different classes, and beyond “wear what’s comfy,” it’s just tough. So, I turned to a few experts. As for the… Read More >
…Or, “You’ve Gotta Eat.” One of the great benefits of working out in Uptown Minneapolis is the wide selection of “refueling” stations within blocks of the studio. Here are a few spots I frequent, even when sweaty and toting a yoga mat. Juice: Truce, Hennepin and 32nd St. Nutrition in a bottle, Truice’s ultra-fresh pressed… Read More >
Cady Eddy is our Teacher of the Month. Primarily a Pilates teacher, Cady is known around the studio as a specialist in helping people with injuries regain strength and confidence, expanding their knowledge of their injuries, their bodies, and their holistic health. I caught up with her between classes. Cady, I understand that you learned… Read More >