Staff Spotlight: Claudia Casal

By admin / December 1, 2023

Shakespeare’s words, “And though she be but little, she is fierce” well describe Claudia, a 2013 graduate of the Fletcher Pilates Program of Study and instructor at Body Works Pilates.…

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Kyria’s Corner: New Year

By admin / December 1, 2023

As we enter this new decade, I’m rather enjoying reflecting on the past 27 years of directing Body Works Pilates and serving the Tucson community – and beyond. It’s been…

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Kyria’s Corner: Every Day Pilates

By admin / December 1, 2023

The Balance of Every Day Movement During our in-studio Pilates practice, we seek symmetry and balance. We find this through practice of our standing and centering cues and conscious movement…

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Client Spotlight: Richard Oseran

By admin / December 1, 2023

Third-generation Arizonan, litigator, and Hotel Congress owner, Richard Oseran earned his salt arguing before the US Supreme court, but there was no arguing his way out of making some changes…

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Fletcher Pilates: In Your Bones, For Your Bones!

By admin / December 1, 2023

As we move through our lives and Pilates practice, focus is most often on our muscles as the drivers of movement. But it’s time we talk bones. We have 206…

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Staff Spotlight: Deborah Mendoza

By admin / December 1, 2023

On January 2, 1996, Deb knocked on Kyria’s condo/studio door. Having been referred by a Canyon Ranch contact, Deb disclosed her desire to learn and teach Pilates. To this, Kyria…

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Kyria’s Corner

By admin / December 1, 2023

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about balance. As one of the core Pilates Movement Principles, the concept of “balance” is central focus in my personal and teaching Pilates practice.…

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Kyria’s Corner: Pilates – on the Go!

By admin / December 1, 2023

Summer is such a wonderful season with longer days, slews of activities, travel adventures and time to reconnect with family and friends. For many, especially parents and grandparents, schedules change…

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Client Spotlight: Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD, FACS

By admin / December 1, 2023

A Professor, University of Arizona, College of Medicine Chief of the Surgical Oncology Division, executive leadership coach, and former president of the Society of University Surgeons, Dr. Taylor Riall is…

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Staff Spotlight: Claire Hancock

By admin / December 1, 2023

Raised by principal dancers and gifted teachers, mentored by Pilates masters and elders, Claire Hancock was never quite introduced to dance and Pilates – she was born into it. None…

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