Josselyn Levinson-Dustin

For some of us doing nothing can be the hardest practice of all. I’m one of those people. So while I’m on spring break, I’ll be practicing that elusive exercise called “rest and relaxation”. I’ve heard it’s quite challenging but worth the effort! 😉 This month is all about giving ourselves the chance to listen … Read more

I know first hand having joint pain is well…a pain. Decades of dancing left me with some pretty yucky chronic injures that often times feel like they have a mind of their own. When shoulders, hips and backs feel tight and gross, our first line of action is often to release, stretch…and then stop there.  … Read more

I LOVE summer. I know not everyone shares my love of heat, but it does have its benefits when it comes to moving well. Sweat, sunshine and some intensity to those workouts…yes please! Now I love working hard but I don’t love wrecking my body in the process. So let’s clarify one thing:High Intensity workouts don’t … Read more

I love rolling out my Mat and working out. I love getting clearer, stronger and more proficient at Pilates exercises. I love my practice.  BUT, let’s get real. The real reason we all do this Pilates thing is to be able to roll UP our Mat and go move out in the world with more strength, flexibility … Read more

Equipment or no equipment? What’s better? What makes you stronger? What’s more supportive? What works the best? BOTH. We can dive into the mechanical reasons why mat work and equipment are great in their own rights, but the real reason both are so important is access. The more we embrace what we have access to, … Read more

Are movement basics and fundamentals just a box to check off?Things to do a few times and then move on?A little…boring? Um. No!!! While it’s great to have movement goals and work to achieve them, it’s also really wonderful (and really important) to check in with the foundational elements of your movement practice from time … Read more

First off I recognize the inherent irony of this entire blog post. I teach Pilates otherwise know as “Contrology”. Also, as much as I love some classical, badass Joe Pilates work, I don’t really condone STANDING on your clients. Sorry Joe. OK. So now that’s out of the way, lets chat about how teaching during … Read more