Harmony Pilates Studio

10/15/2012

Seek the right teaching approach to Pilates and you will get effective results...for injury rehabilitation, correcting chronic structural imbalances or weaknesses, training for specific sports and physical activities: under the supervision and teachings of an experienced clinical Pilates teaching approach, your goals can be attained without injury or pain. Contact Harmony Pilates Studio to enroll in such a program today, email susan@harmonypilatesstudio.com or call the studio at 919-389-2747.

http://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/pilates/library/articles/pilates-effective-for-injury-rehab.html

Most people all over North America are familiar with Pilates - it is still is one of the fastest growing exercises in the world. And millions more have experienced the physical fitness benefits of added strength, length, and agility that it provides.

10/03/2012

Energizing midday Mat class with Holly today at our new location! If you are new to Pilates and would like to join a class, please contact us for a consult and we will assist you with the process.

:30 minute complimentary consults are available to anyone who is interested. Contact susan@harmonypilatesstudio.com to schedule a meeting and make yourself and your health a priority in your life today!

10/03/2012

If this is your first time to our website, or you are a current student but reading this for the first time, welcome! We’ve just updated our format to a blog to further enhance the teaching ...

10/03/2012

HOLLY MANGANARO – Certified Pilates Instructor
Holly was certified in Pilates mat and apparatus through Core Dynamics, under Michele Larsson, in 2005. She completed her comprehensive training at Wellspring Studio in Pittsburgh, PA where she was an instructor prior to her moving to North Carolina with her family.Holly was first introduced to Pilates while studying ballet in Long Beach, CA. Holly danced professionally with the Long Beach Ballet and Nevada Dance Theatre. Following the several years as a professional ballet dancer and avid Pilates student, Holly moved to Pittsburgh to complete her college education and pursue her Pilates certification. After receiving her Associates Degree of Science, Holly worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant and was able to unite her knowledge of Pilates and therapy to benefit her patients to the fullest extent.Holly’s experience in the rehab setting has given her the ability to help clients with pain or injury achieve harmony and balance through the Pilates Method. Her encouragement and close attention to detail inspires her clients to always strive to that next level.

Holly is available for appointments throughout the week. Contact us if you would like to inquire about scheduling an appointment at 919-389-2747.

10/03/2012

SUSAN SIMON
Owner of Harmony Pilates Studio & PMA Certified Pilates Instructor

Susan began her career as a dancer with a deep appreciation of classical and contemporary dance. After moving to California and having her second child, she suffered significant pain in her low back from a bulging disc. Given her familiarity with Pilates and its focus on core stabilization, she trained her way to complete recovery and became a fully certified Pilates Mat and Equipment Instructor through the prestigious PhysicalMind Institute®. She continues with self-practice and enjoys staying up to date on the latest innovations in The Method Pilates because she believes that the greatest teachers never stop learning. Her Pilates studies include tutelage under Jean Sullivan, Her credentials and accomplishments include a 1992 Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Point Park College, 2001 Mat/Equipment Certification from the PhysicalMind Institute®, 2006 PMA Certification, 5 years experience as a Pilates Personal Instructor in California, and 5 years ownership of Harmony Pilates Studio.Her own personal experience includes 35 years of dance, body and health awareness, and physical conditioning knowledge. Susan’s method of teaching has been described by her peers and her clients as knowledgeable, caring, patient, and experienced. She looks forward to working together with you on your own personal health and fitness journey. Susan believes that “Whether one desires to become more fit, pain free, or is just looking for an exploration of self, the flexibility of Pilates will enable us to design a program that is just right for him or her.” Visit www.harmonypilatesstudio.com to learn more about the benefits of Pilates and how Harmony can assist you on your path to health & wellness.

10/01/2012

We're up & running...good vibes, lots of activity on N. Salem, so fun to be out in the open for a change! Come and visit us at 115 N. Salem St. Thank you, Tom & APTS clients for the warm welcome!!

09/28/2012

One more day in the Salem Street Promenade!!

Already started packing up and getting excited! It's been a very energizing week and I thank everyone who has shared with me this week their personal reflections on the past three years. Together we've experienced transformations that feel tied into the setting in which we've been working on a weekly basis. I've learned that an attachment to the space has developed for some, and the lesson at this time becomes one of moving forward rather than looking back and remaining in the "past self" or a "past space and time". It's exactly the reason for the attachment: a change has occurred, a transformation. So the new challenge will be to work on the new self, to focus on building new skills and a new space will be a good symbol of that. This is also a challenge that I take upon myself as their teacher, your teacher. I have the great pleasure and opportunity, in my new business model as it's now structured, to focus just on that.

Many have asked me if I will be sad to go, if I will cry, since I've been so wrapped up in the past three years at this location. I can honestly say that I am very excited and very happy to be making this move and I will be just as vested, only more so in teaching now than in managing, in my students and in my business. It is the right move, it is the right time, and it is what I feel is best for me, for my students, and for Harmony.

See you on the other side!

09/28/2012

a little chuckle..

09/27/2012

http://www.fitsugar.com/Celebrities-Who-Do-Pilates-17476066

Pilates was my introduction into fitness. The workout challenges your core with the end result being a longer, leaner, and more-toned you. And if you keep with it regularly, you'll be showing off a set of sexy, sculpted abs. Celebrating the feminine

09/26/2012

09/25/2012

The theme for this collage is "Pilates Anywhere". A subtle reminder that we are moving in with Apex Personal Training Studio after classes this Saturday, Sept. 29! It's business as usual Monday morning!

09/21/2012

Anatomy is AWESOME and so essential to PILATES!!! Thank you to my student this morning ***YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE*** for continuing to inspire me to be the teacher that I am. On that note, I am sharing this post after an in depth conversation in our session about the importance of KNOWING your anatomy to enhance your Pilates, Yoga, fill in the blank________, practice.

WARNING: This material is graphic and may be inappropriate for some viewers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJuFmyXeHkA&feature=share

A demonstration of breath filling human lungs. The demonstration is performed with the deeply appreciated gift of a human body from a donor program, with no ...