by Lynda Gehrman | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog, Press
Favorite Pilates Repertoire On The BASI Systems Cadillac To Enhance Spinal Articulation What is spinal articulation? Spinal articulation is the coordinated movement between the joints that lie around every vertebra of the spine. These movements are flexion, extension,...
by Lynda Gehrman | Sep 25, 2025 | Blog, Press
Walk into any gym in Brooklyn, and you’ll hear it: “Engage your core!” “Feel the burn in your abs!” “Plank for stronger core!” But after years of teaching and studying movement at BASI Pilates Academy NYC, I can tell you that...
by Lynda Gehrman | Aug 30, 2025 | Blog, Press
Joints feel tight and stiff? They could even feel too loose in some positions and stiff in others simultaneously. I often hear students and patients at our clinic complain of tight joints or pain points, and their reaction is to get a massage or stretch. I personally...
by Lynda Gehrman | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Press
In the age of YouTube workouts and TikTok fitness hacks, it can be tempting to think you can master Pilates on your own. But if you’re serious about building a sustainable, injury-resistant, and truly embodied practice, coaching isn’t optional—it’s essential. At BASI...
by Lynda Gehrman | Jun 28, 2025 | Blog, Press
The non-negotiable importance of movement training throughout all phases of life A 17-minute routine to incorporate into any program I hope that you find joy in movement – that you exercise not only the body but also the mind throughout your life by studying the...
by Lynda Gehrman | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Press
Pilates Is Not a Shortcut: Why Sustainable Progress Matters More Than Quick Results In a world of 6-week transformations, “summer body” programs, and social media workouts promising overnight results, Pilates offers something refreshingly different: real, sustainable...
