There is some apocryphal rule in Pilates that one should not do Pilates until the body is fully developed… that tacit restriction was passed down to me from the elders. But as I’ve come to teach the work for over a decade I’ve been slowly realizing how silly that rule is.
What could be a better way to correct postural imbalances and motor impairment- before it’s too ate! Most postural patterns begin when we’re children and become indelibly marked on our bodies in our teens. I can’t say just how many times I see people and wish I could have put my hands on them earlier to put them on a better path.
There are so many gentle and effective ways to put developing bodies in correct alignment and to educate these young and tender souls to take proper care of their instrument. The teen years can be very detrimental to the posture. Somehow those hormones have their way of making some people slouch. Pilates can work on self esteem and empowerment from the inside out.

In SF and Brooklyn. We will interview interested candidates and award scholarships based on need and eligibiiity. Call or email the studios for more information; SF: 415-285-5808, nancy@ellie.net, Brooklyn: 718-230-3707, brooklyn@ellie.net.

In SF and Brooklyn. We will interview interested candidates and award scholarships based on need and eligibiiity. Call or email the studios for more information; SF: 415-285-5808, nancy@ellie.net, Brooklyn: 718-230-3707, brooklyn@ellie.net.

This summer we’re launcing a new program for teens. It’s a perfect way for these yuggin’s to learn about their posture, develop some core strength, and just get into kick ass shape! WE all know waht a difficult time the teens can be for some– I wish I had had some Pilates to get me through that murky time!

Dates: July 10th-August 4th, 3 hours/day. One hour of Mat/Props/Ball, one hour of Pilates Equipment, and 1 hour of aerobic Walk-ilates. It’s for 4 weeks, but you can take 1,2,3, or all four! Check the worldwide education calendar for details.

If you want to be a Pilates Instructor; this is where you start. 8 week mini-intensive to get you mentally and physically prepared for the vigors of the teacher training. Call the studio for an audition. Check the Worldwide Education Calendar on this site for schedule.

Learn proper gait and alignment. Maximize your MBT shoe experience. Start walking groups in your neighborhood.

Nancy Myers will be flying out from SF to co-teach a Walk-ilates teacher training with me on Sunday August 6th 1-8pm. Call Nancy at 415-642-1200 or email nancy@ellie.net for details.

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”
- Mark Twain

But the hottest summer I ever spent was in New York, so I’m actually looking forward to the natural air conditioning known as San Francisco wind.

For anyone wanting a super-condensed teacher training, I will be teaching a 20 day complete Pilates certification program in SF the last three weeks of August. You must be in good shape, so check in at any studio for an audition and prerequisites.

Here are SF students learning the Stomach Massage “Bouquet” variation

I know you’ve all been chomping at the bit to get your hands on this, the latest Ellie Herman Books publication. Order it today from our online store or come in to one of our studios at the end of the month. Sharon Gallagher from SF is the gorgeous model and Susi May from Oakland co-wrote the book with me and with the help of Lisa Graham from SF…

I just completed teaching all the repertoire to the students in SF and will be finishing up with the Brooklyn-ites this weekend. All of them need people to practice on, so send in all your friends for discounted personal training.

That’s right folks- drop everything!
We’ll be celebrating at our studios by walking across bridges east and west; the Golden Gate and Brooklyn Bridge at 11am. In good alignment. Details about where to meet coming up.