The Pilates Method teaches you to be in control of your body and not at its mercy. ~ Joseph Pilates
Control: An amalgamation of all preceding principles (awareness, balance, breath, concentration, centering). Initially, achieving control of movement is a conscious process. It is accomplished through practicing over and over again. As you continue to train and integrate the Pilates repertoire into your body, sometimes for years and many hundreds of repetitions, your own movement control can become one of grace, effortless quality and unencumbered movement…it can become part of your being.
“For me it’s a wild place that calls you out of yourself and into the world full of wonder” As the staff photographer for Florblanca, Santa Teresa has been my hidden treasure for years. This community is special to say the least. With my boys growing up and time slipping by, I knew now is […]
“I started washing dishes for Florblanca many years ago” Rual’s story is one of our amazing employees’ stories. He started willing to put in time and learn and has made strides each and every day. If we can learn anything from Rual, it would be don’t be afraid of humble beginnings, because you will eventually […]
“Being a father gave me the opportunity to completely open my heart.” The spirit of Florblanca here in Costa Rica is channeled through the jungle and wildlife that envelops us, through the ocean that is ever-present, and through the people that bring all this beauty to life. And Stefano sits at the heart and […]
It’s so easy to get lost in our busy lives. With all the details of our day-to-day existence, we can easily lose the connection with our true passion, our energy, and our spirit. This lost connection can be magnified to even greater degrees when we’re in a relationship. The journey we’re on together loses […]
