Perfect Health

"When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need."
                    - Ancient Ayurvedic Proverb

Pilates

Contrology (Pilates) develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.
- Joseph Pilates

Meditation

"Through inner exploration, meditation awakens creativity, healing, and transformation."
- Deepak Chopra

Mistakes are...

Fighting Perfectionism

  By Guest Writer Diana Bailey I have perfectionist clients, and I used to suffer from that…a lot. We can all at times torture ourselves with this idea that somehow, at some moment, everything will be better and my life will be happy and my body will be fitter if I could just do (whatever)…

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The Purpose of a Bind is to Discover There is no Bind.

By Guest Writer Diana Bailey Part I The deep “binding” stretches of Pilates and Yoga challenge body and mind to learn balance in their work together. Releasing chronically held tension takes the patience of repeated invitations and acceptance of the often minimal response. Dissolving the tension is the immediate goal, and certainly the most obvious…

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7 Tips for Stress Relief at the Office

Office stress is hard on our bodies. Deep in a project, we’ll sit with poor posture, have our computers at the wrong height or angle, and generally do not pay attention to our body’s needs. Here are seven of my favorite stress relief remedies for our hectic office lives. 1. Improve Your Seated Posture Poor…

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Diana

So What Shapes the Mind? – Part 2

  Part two: Focus of Intent   Is it a great thing to learn to deal with discomfort? Yes! Because eventually you may discover that there are very few real emergencies in life and fitness training is not one of them. The acceptance of discomfort opens the door of physical possibility. It is not an…

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“Pilates with Geneviève at Body Fundamentals has not only strengthened my body, it has changed my entire approach to fitness and exercise...”
— Paula Taylor

“...I have taken classes at other larger studios and exercise facilities, I am thoroughly impressed with the more unique and carefully crafted program at Body Fundamentals.”
— Cristina S. Lowe

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Our Mission

To  create and maintain peaceful, serene and spiritual environments.

To inspire all persons to vibrant health
and healing through education and service.