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

Strength and power, are they the same?

Strength and power are often confused and have been used at times interchangeably in the world of exercise. It has been helpful for me to understand the differences and their role in “training” by pairing each with their balancing partner. The partner of strength is flexibility. Strength is like a bridge. Flexibility is like a…

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On Chi/Ki

Love this quote from my Dad. “If Chi/Ki were compared to an electrical current which drives a motor, it would be the spiritual current which drives the soul” – Sarkice Nedder

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Simple Solutions for Back Pain-#6 Hydrate

      Hydrate consistently. I know, I know, I’m a broken record with hydration reminders and  especially for my Tucson studio clients.  This is important though.  Back pain and Muscle aches are often caused by dehydration. Even mild dehydration can bring on pain. When Back pain or muscles aches come on, drink 2 to 3…

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Pilates & Movement: Learning Your Body’s Natural Language

I’ve had the great pleasure to learn my body’s natural language over  more than twenty seven years of practicing and teaching Pilates and movement, the last 21 while running a  boutique studio here in Tucson. The human body is a terrific teacher. It is also a miraculous, complex mystery that most of us know very…

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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

Genevieve Graduation Chopra Center

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