In Person Pilates and Gyrotonic in Portland- Pandemic Protocol
Pilates in a mask? Yes. Although we've lost business in the last year due to state shutdowns, we are grateful that the conscientiousness in our community has protected our staff and clients. Thank you Portland, Oregon! As of February 2021, reFORM offers
Alexander Technique – Practicing Joy
I read this Mary Oliver poem eight weeks into COVID isolation and it struck me. I'm noticing that I suddenly and unexpectedly feel depression, and frustration, and every once in a while suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy. I love the
Online Pilates Teachers Part 1
Our Pilates an Gyrotonic instructors are sharing about their experiences teaching online! From reFORM co-owner Kelli: My first week of teaching Pilates and Gyrotonic from home went bettor than expected. It felt so familiar to be with the people I normally see
Alexander Technique and Mental Health
reFORM's resident Alexander Technique teacher Lyra Butler-Denman discusses how Alexander Technique works with psychological and emotional patterns. Alexander Technique is the study of accessing the innate resources of our body. While it is not therapy in the conventional sense, it touches and helps create change
Alexander Technique and Injury Recovery
At reFORM we offer a number of modalities that compliment a Pilates or Gyrotonic practice including Alexander Technique. Alexander Technique helps people move through the world with more ease and presence and less pain and struggle. It uses touch, words, and
Finding support on a difficult morning
Finding support on a difficult morning - see the end of this post for Lyra's offering of by donation Alexander this month) - On this morning, the day after the election, as I looked at the faces of my clients I was