The Essentials Name: Anne Nebenzahl Place of birth: Montreal, Canada Raised: Rochester, New York Birth Date: August 22 Education: BS University of Maryland, Journalism/Public Relations & Marketing The Pilates Life Anne's Pilates Training: Power Pilates Certificate, Pilates Method Alliance, CPT Anne's Pilates Love Story: It all started in 1998 when I took a Tower Class and fell in love. Pilates changed my life! I've been a practitioner for 20 years. Anne's favorite Pilates mov

Pulling Straps on the Reformer Setup: Place your box in a long box position Lay on the box prone, with your head towards the straps and risers. Your chest will be off the box. Take the loops off the pegs and slide your hands through the loops till you are holding on to the ropes, just above the hardware. Start Position: Head and chest are bowed forward toward the head rest- feel the stretch along the back of your neck. Draw your navel towards your spine. Lift your legs, with

The Original Pilates Gangster "OPG" Series: The original Pilates teachers, otherwise known as The Elders, were taught by Joseph Pilates himself. Each of these teachers took his work and had their own individual interpretation depending on what era of his work they were with him, and what their background and physical issues were. Many times they invented their own original moves out of Joe's teachings. For example, the jump-board work we do in level 2 classes was NOT actually

In the ancient nutrition and preventative medicine practice of Ayurveda the elements of air, space, fire, water and earth are looked, in considering ones health, at as much as the person's symptoms. Presently we are in the fire (pitta) element season- aka the heat of the summer. We cannot change the actual temperature, but we can adjust our own body's fire energy to help balance us. To keep your body’s constitution balanced and in good health, follow the below suggestions. w

Join us in the courtyard of Robertson Plaza on Saturday July 14th for a morning of Pilates! Studio owner and Master Teacher, Juliet Kaska, will lead an hour long mat Pilates class in the newly remodeled courtyard. Take a breath and exhale as you flow through a classical mat Pilates series, targeting each muscle group while you tighten and tone your core. Class starts at 10am. Cost is FREE for active clients of JK Zen Fitness and only $10 for everyone else. DON'T FORGET TO