Pilates Students' Manual Is It Still Working If I Don't Feel It?
Nov 4, 2022
Ever felt like you weren't doing Pilates right if you didn't feel it the way you'd hoped? Discover why sensation isn't a foolproof measure of success in your practice. Repeating exercises can yield different experiences, and your body evolves with practice. Chasing deeper feelings may even be counterproductive. It turns out, individual awareness varies, and there's no universal movement pattern. Remember, effort trumps sensation; keep practicing for gradual change and improvement!
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Same Class Feels Different Each Time
- Olivia describes repeating the same recorded class twice weekly and noticing different experiences.
- She reports things click, ease changes, and memorable cues differ between repeats.
Deep Sensation ≠ Better Movement
- Chasing a constant feeling (like a burn) can push you past the intended movement.
- Olivia explains deeper sensation doesn't equal better form or outcome.
Downward Dog Example
- Olivia uses downward facing dog to show why chasing a stronger pull can distort the pose.
- She notes pressing further to feel the hamstrings can break the correct V shape.