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What about when you don't want to do Pilates...
Twice this week, clients have let me in on a little secret. "I really woke up not wanting to come today, but I'm so glad I did." Both...

Mary Starczynski
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Mary Starczynski
Sep 19, 20240 min read
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Building a Strong Foundation: Take Care of Your Feet!
If I were being honest, I would really name this blogpost "I'm wearing footwear that I know I shouldn't wear, but because I'm not ready...

Mary Starczynski
May 20, 20242 min read
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Step One in Pilates: Breathe
"Above all, learn how to breathe correctly." -Joseph Pilates If you are new to Pilates, your first session can already feel overwhelming...

Mary Starczynski
Oct 11, 20232 min read
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Pilates for Posture (and mood!)
Take a deep breath. I'll wait. Now roll your chin to one side, then the other. Feels pretty good, eh? Now roll your shoulders back and...

Mary Starczynski
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Small Yet Mighty-the Wunda Chair
If you are just stepping into a Pilates studio, you might not even notice this little guy at first. So demure. So unassuming. Almost...

Mary Starczynski
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Golfing without Pilates is a Swing and a Miss
Summer season for me has always meant teaching a lot more clients that are golfing. Pilates is the perfect cross-training exercise for...

Mary Starczynski
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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Welcome to Your First Pilates Session
Trying something new can be intimidating-and I know your first Pilates session is no different. In one way, trying a private Pilates...

Mary Starczynski
May 11, 20233 min read
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Self-Care the 4 Year-Old Way
The holiday season can be a doozy. It's a season of so many social gatherings, big events, new experiences, high-highs, and maybe some...

Mary Starczynski
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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Planksgiving
This month's blog post comes from a video I shared with clients. Be sure to check it out below! I shared a few variations of holding a...

Mary Starczynski
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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Three Ways to Really Get Moving
Accountability is a word I have used so often, both for myself and for others. As life gets busier, finding ways to stay accountable to...

Mary Starczynski
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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Something New, or Somehow Different
This month's blog may read more as a journal entry, as I navigate this journey of wellness myself. Dear Diary, I'm doing all the right...

Mary Starczynski
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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Back-to-School: Pilates Prop Round-Up!
I've been finding myself texting clients links to my favorite props quite a bit lately. I sent out an email to all of my clients in...

Mary Starczynski
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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Road Trip Recovery Tools
I'm writing this blogpost on the tail end of a long road trip. 6 hours in the car (with a 3.5 year old!!), we survived, we had a great...

Mary Starczynski
Jul 23, 20222 min read
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3 Easy Ways to Take Action (like now!!)
This post is less anecdotal, and more meant to be that push you might need right now. I've told you why I love Pilates, I shared some...

Mary Starczynski
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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Finding Your Why
I'm going to tell you a secret you might not believe...I love Pilates, I teach Pilates, but sometimes I struggle to make time for...

Mary Starczynski
May 10, 20224 min read
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My Pilates Story
This blog post, obviously by title alone, will be a more personal share. It is safe to say that, after doing Pilates for over 15 years...

Mary Starczynski
Apr 12, 20224 min read
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When There's Not Enough Time
What better time to write this blog post than on the one day of the year that we all lose an hour. I need to be honest. Not long after...

Mary Starczynski
Mar 14, 20224 min read
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Making Space; Addition by Subtraction
I know that I am in good company when I share that, after the New Year, I felt the desire to start purging some clutter in my home. I've...

Mary Starczynski
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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3 Easy Self-Care Hacks to Make Your Day a little Brighter
It's mid-January...how are you doing with this New Year so far? I like to ease into the New Year slowly. I definitely enjoy ending each...

Mary Starczynski
Jan 14, 20224 min read
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