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Spotlight: Eve Gentry – Pilates Elder, Breast Cancer Survivor
December 7, 2016Eve Gentry was a modern dancer born in the early 1900’s. By 1917 she began to study ballet, folk and ballroom dancing. In 1936 she moved to New York City where she began her dance career with the Hanya Holm Company. In 1938 she choreographed Tenant of the Street, her most famous dance piece. By 1940 Eve …
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Magical Mind – Neuroplasticity & Pilates
November 29, 2016The human mind is so complex that even our brightest scientists are still discovering its mysteries. In an age where new discoveries abound, there is always hope of recovery from neurological pathologies. Our minds are truly magical and neurological issues are complex; this complexity has led to surprising and counterintuitive discoveries at the nexus of …
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What is Pilates? Why Polestar Pilates?
November 15, 2016Joseph Pilates developed his method almost a century ago. He believed that optimal health and happiness are vital for a balanced mind, body and spirit. He also believed in the attainability of vitality through mindfulness, breathing, strengthening, stretching, and building body awareness. From observing the way animals move and stretch he believed his technique could help us …
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Joseph Pilates, The Man Behind The Method
October 31, 2016I was first introduced to this healing practice after an injury and it has healed me far beyond my expectations. Pilates isn’t just about fitness, but rather holistic wellness. Over time this practice became the best part of my day, bringing me back to my natural state and nurturing mind body awareness. I am now …
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Complex Trauma & Inherited Karma: Meditations of a Holocaust Descendant
September 4, 2016When I first learned about complex trauma I was instantly curious about the philosophical repercussions. As the grandchild of a holocaust survivor, I have always been well aware of the trauma my own mother inherited from her father, who was a child in the camps. Complex trauma is reoccurring trauma experienced during the biological development …
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Pff, Gluten Free… Is it just another food fad?
August 25, 2016If you are like me, you are probably turned off by the gluten free fad that has taken over popular food culture. I find a lot of Americans take the statements on food packaging at face value without looking deeper. It is no wonder we are suspicious given our history with food fads in the …
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Avant-Garde Running: Modernize for Faster Weight Loss
March 3, 2016For years I hated running. The impact was painful and I felt challenged to stay motivated over a long distance. I have a hard time sticking with exercise that I don’t enjoy, and frankly I was bored. It turns out I was going about it wrong. Like many things in life, more is not always better. …
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An Omnivore’s Solution: The Gentleman Farmer of the LES
February 11, 2016Whoever said ignorance is bliss, never tasted bison tartar with béarnaise mousse, capers, topped with a quail egg. I didn’t know what I was missing, but I won’t forget this culinary delight, and I’ll definitely be back for more. The Gentleman Farmer is an intimate, authentic retreat from the hectic streets of Manhattan. Executive Chef and owner Karim Nounouh …
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Frank Stella: A Retrospective At The New Whitney Museum
January 28, 2016On a beautiful day in Manhattan, I meandered from the lower east side through the west village towards the new Whitney Museum of American Art. It was an unseasonably warm and sunny January day. I met some of my fellow Skidmore girls by the Hudson River for a chill and chat session before heading over. Looking out …