“The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one’s self. And the arbitrariness of the constraint serves only to obtain precision of execution.” ~ Igor Stravinsky Precision is a quality of accuracy and exactness. A refined measurement or calculation or even movement can be precise. Precision means that each time you complete a specific objective […]
“The river is everywhere.” ~ Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha Pilates is enhanced when enjoyed in a flowing manner. Fluidity, grace and ease are intentions applied to all movements. The exercises connect all body parts to the center, and energy flows through the body in an even way. With flow, the connection to your breath is seamless […]
Pilates focuses on quality of movement rather than quantity or intensity. Efficiency is balance between effort and ease. Essentially it means receiving maximum results while using less energy. Pilates focuses on quality of movement rather than quantity or intensity. Quality is about balance, and flow rather than repetition. By concentrating on precise and controlled movement, […]
Our guests come to Florblanca and Santa Teresa for all kinds of exploration and adventure. Who better to serve as your guide than a life-long local? Laura Jimenez is our Concierge Manager and she is passionate about introducing our guests to her home of Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa. Contact Laura using our Reservation form. […]
“Pilates is the complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit.” ~ Joseph Pilates Coordination is important to facilitate all parts of our lives, whether it is how we move physically through daily life or more dynamically in athletic activities, or how we coordinate agendas to find effortless flow through our responsibilities. Pilates specifically encourages the coordination […]
Happiness, knowledge, not in another place, but this place—not for another hour, but this hour ~ Walt Whitman Throughout his 64 years, Allen has experienced pure love and happiness in his family, fulfillment in his faith, and the insight to appreciate life as it exists in the moment. And all along the way, surfing – as an […]
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 […]
Let the rain kiss you Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops Let the rain sing you a lullaby ~ Langston Hughes, April Rain Song Here on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, the Green Season arrives around May of each year and lasts through November. At Florblanca, we welcome this […]
Concentration is the secret of strength ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Concentration ensures a deep focus to the Pilates work that allows you to block out unnecessary thoughts and perform each movement to the maximum of your ability, thus reaping the benefits of Pilates. WATCH OUR OTHER PILATES VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES: Awareness Balance Breath Center […]
On a vibrant corner in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with the sunbaked mountains looming in the background, there is an old restaurant called Café Pasqual’s. Its name honors the patron saint of cooks and shepherds. I had read about it in many articles, and was always intrigued when I would overhear locals refer to it […]