🔈 Less Noise, More Signal: Mastering the Art of Pilates Cueing

Great cueing isn’t about saying more—it’s about saying what matters. This article dives into how to teach with clarity, calm the nervous system, and help clients connect deeply with their movement. From task-oriented cues that build safety to sensory prompts that deepen embodiment, you'll explore strategies for layering instructions that land. You’ll also learn how to shape your unique teaching voice through imagery, humor, and lived experience.

Whether you’re a new instructor or refining your craft, this is about transforming cues into connection.

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✨ Just 10 Minutes Can Change Everything ✨
In our fast-paced world, slowing down might feel counterintuitive—but one simple, gentle movement practiced for 10 mindful minutes can reset your entire system. This article explores the power of somatic exploration: a quiet, attentive approach to movement that soothes your nervous system, reconnects you to your body, and invites real transformation—not through effort, but through presence. Whether you’re recovering from stress, injury, or burnout, this is the kind of movement that heals.

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👁️ Stillness as a Practice

In a world of constant scrolling and split-second distractions, giving your full attention to a single work of art for 10 minutes might feel radical—but it’s also deeply restorative. This article explores how prolonged looking calms the nervous system, sharpens focus, and builds the same kind of presence we cultivate through Pilates and breathwork.

Stillness isn’t passive—it’s powerful.

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📵 Reform Your Focus: A 2-Week Screen Time Reset

At SOMA, Pilates isn’t just movement—it’s mindful presence. But in a world of constant pings and scrolling, that presence is harder to access.

This April, we’re inviting you to Reform Your Focus—a 2-week challenge to gently reduce screen time and reconnect with your breath, body, and awareness. No guilt. No rigid rules. Just space to notice what shifts when distraction fades.

Better sleep, calmer energy, deeper connection—it all starts with a little less screen and a little more you.

✨ Ready to reclaim your attention? Read the full article.

You’re Officially Part of the SOMA Community—Now What? 💛

You’ve made it through your first few weeks at SOMA—amazing! Whether you’ve found your favorite class or are still adjusting your springs, this is just the beginning.

At SOMA, we believe movement is more than a workout—it’s a way to connect with your body, your breath, and your community. With small classes, expert instructors, and a warm studio vibe, you’re never just a number here.

💬 Stay connected, ask questions, join our FB group, and check out what’s coming up next.

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Feeling Sore or “Off” After Class? It’s Totally Normal. 💛

If Pilates has left you a little sore, emotional, or even foggy—you’re not broken, you’re adapting. At SOMA, we call this the “messy middle” of progress.

Your deep stabilizers are waking up, old habits are shifting, and your nervous system is catching up. It can feel weird—but it means your body is learning something new.

From fascia releases to unexpected fatigue, this article explains why it happens and how to care for yourself along the way.

✨ Trust the process. Progress is happening—even when it feels a little wobbly.

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When Does Pilates Start to “Click”? 🧘‍♀️

If you’ve ever watched someone glide through a Pilates class and thought, Will I ever move like that?—the answer is yes. But confidence in Pilates doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from consistency, curiosity, and learning at your own pace.

At SOMA, our class levels are like a swimming pool—start in the shallow end (Level 1), and build from there. Progress isn’t always flashy—it’s feeling more centered, moving with control, and finally knowing what your body needs.

💛 Ready to feel stronger from the inside out? Read the full article here.

Meet Your Core—It’s So Much More Than Abs 💡

At SOMA, we believe core strength isn’t about six-packs or crunches—it’s about connection, stability, and ease from the inside out.

Your core is a layered system of deep and superficial muscles working together to support your breath, posture, and movement. In Pilates, we focus on core intelligence—teaching your body to engage what’s needed, when it’s needed.

This article breaks down what the core really is, how it works, and why a responsive, integrated core can transform the way you move—on and off the mat.

🌀 Curious what your core is up to? Read more.

Pilates Is Personal—But You’re Not Alone 💛

There’s a quiet rhythm to SOMA—breath, springs, intention. But behind the calm is a shared agreement: to move with respect, presence, and care for the space and each other.

This article shares simple, thoughtful studio etiquette—like arriving early to ground yourself, setting up your Reformer before class, silencing devices, and honoring our 24-hour cancellation policy. It’s not about rules—it’s about creating ease for everyone in the room.

✨ Whether you're brand new or a regular, this is your guide to moving well—and being well—with others.

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Not Sure How to Set Up Your Reformer? We’ve Got You. 🔧🧘‍♀️

The Merrithew Reformer isn’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s the beauty of it. At SOMA, we’ll show you how to personalize your setup so you feel supported, aligned, and confident from your very first foot press.

This guide covers everything from stopper placement and spring settings to headrest adjustments and strap checks—plus how to add a Jumpboard for dynamic cardio work.

✨ A few mindful tweaks can make a big difference in your movement.

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Why Do We Always Talk About Your Rib Cage? 🫁

If you've taken a class at SOMA, you've heard cues like “neutral spine” or “posterior tilt”—but these aren’t just habits. They’re rooted in the core principles of Pilates that guide every movement we teach.

This article breaks down the five foundational principles we use in Stott Pilates: breath, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular stabilization, and head/neck alignment—and why they matter for safe, powerful, and intelligent movement.

✨ Pilates isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing better.

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SOMA Has a Fresh New Look Online! ✨

We’re excited to unveil our brand new website—built to make your SOMA experience smoother, clearer, and more inspiring than ever.

Whether you’re new to Pilates or a longtime client, you’ll find it easier to explore classes, meet our instructors, read studio updates, and book your next session. The new design reflects everything we value at SOMA: clarity, care, and a warm sense of community.

📱 Mobile-friendly
🔎 Easier navigation
🧘‍♀️ More support for your movement journey

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