Phoenix Classical Pilates

I finally joined the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce! It was fun getting to know some fellow business owners last night at my first mixer at 🙌🏻

It’s that time again! Teacher class taught by Martt Lawrence, 3pm this Thurs, the 21st.
If you’re a teacher or advanced student who knows their stuff, join us! It’s a fun, fast paced class. You’ll sweat and leave feeling powerful!

Happy Pilates Day! It’s a day we stop and reflect on the man, Joseph Pilates and the work he brought to us. I wonder what he’d think of the Pilates craze right now almost sixty years after his death.
Come discover real classical Pilates at Phoenix. All ages and levels welcome. We’ll make you stronger!

Welcome to Phoenix Classical Pilates! We have two intro offers.. if you’re brand new to Pilates I recommend our 3-Private sessions for $275. If you know the basics and aren’t working with any major injuries or limitations, go for the group class intro, 3 for $89. Links in bio. We can’t wait to meet you!

✨ Your energy isn’t random. ✨

If some workouts feel amazing and others feel impossible… that’s not laziness. It’s your internal clock.

Your circadian rhythm affects your sleep, energy, and performance. Some people thrive in morning classes. Others feel strongest later in the day.

The goal isn’t “earlier is better.” It’s finding your rhythm.

👇 Are you more of a morning or evening mover?
Lucky for you, we offer classes, privates and semi-privates at Phoenix in the mornings, afternoons and evenings to work with your schedule and circadian rhythms.

Voting ends tomorrow for Most Loved of Santa Monica! It would mean the world to me if you took a few minutes to vote for Phoenix Classical Pilates in the categories of Pilates and Green/Sustainable businesses.
Go to smdp.com/vote/
And thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

🌟Teacher Spotlight🌟
Meet Ania! She’s one of the outstanding teachers at Phoenix. Here she is talking about her favorite exercise ❤️
She’s available Wednesday mornings. DM me to get on her waiting list.

Long fingers look pretty, like ballet. But strong hands help you live longer.
A recent article in the New York Times highlighted simple tests for aging well — and the one that stood out to me was grip strength. Research shows stronger grip is linked to better mobility, fewer falls, and even longer life.
If you practice Pilates for longevity, this matters.
Yet in Pilates we’re told:
“Keep your fingers long.”
“Don’t grip the handles.”
It looks elegant but doesn’t make sense.

Your grip muscles are some of your most primal muscles. Babies are born with the palmar grasp reflex — a primitive survival pattern shared with other primates. Grasping is fundamental to human function… yet grip strength is also one of the first things to decline as we age.

Try opening a stuck jar with long fingers.
Try carrying groceries with long fingers.
Try picking up or a heavy suitcase or a baby with long fingers.
Real life requires grip.
In exercises like The Hundred, Coordination, Pulling Straps, and Arm Springs, the handles are meant to be grasped, not draped across long fingers.
Using your hands correctly doesn’t create tension.
It creates connection:
Strong hands support strong arms.
Strong arms support strong shoulders.
And strong grip supports a long life.
Read on at Tarrylife.com