November/December 2006

12 EDITOR’S NOTE

how often do you do pilates?

14 CONTRIBUTORS

see the faces behind the stories and the pictures.

16 MAILBAG

you love us. you’re mad at us. well, at least you write.

18 READER PLATFORM (right click, save as)

what’s going on in our community: tips, questions plus something to make you smile.

98 HOROSCOPE

the only pilates astrology column on any planet.

features

43 SCULPT YOUR WAIST

pilates instructor kristin mcgee shares her middle-whittling secrets.

52 SPA-LATES (right click, save as)

what better place to transport your practice than a cozy vermont spa?

58 GREAT GRAINS!

this quartet of warming dishes will nurture your body and soul.

64 EVOLUTION OF AN APPARATUS

innovator rael isacowitz shows some moves—and some muscle— on a new, improved arm chair.

70 STRAIGHT TALK

master teacher alan herdman can do wonders for your posture.

78 BUILDING BETTER BONES

how one woman said “no thanks” to a diagnosis of crippling osteoporosis.

84 PILATES IN THE PARK

where’s the best place to practice pilates? our fitness editor says “wherever you are!” here’s how.

departments

20 TEASERS

(and we love to tease you!)

20 ON THE GO

pilates is all the rage in spain.

22 CORE

podcast workouts • an intriguing new hybrid discipline • how to use aromatherapy to rev up or chill out

24 WELLNESS

laughter is the best medicine • new thinking on lactic acid • online calorie counter • cool new pilates notecards

26 BEAUTY

a trio of mineral-based cosmetics that’s actually good for your skin

28 FOOD

kefir madness • curry for brain power •ginger to fight cancer • minty water

30 STYLE

the hottest accessory of the season: faux fur anything.

31 EAT SMART

the holidays can be a time of stress and temptation. our nutrition editor offers strategies for staying on track.

35 POWERHOUSE

master instructor colleen glenn likes her technology with a twist of spirituality.

38 Q+A

how many classes a week? what to eat before? how necessary is a sports bra?

40 COMPLEMENTS

get in touch with your own crouching tiger or hidden dragon with the martial art discipline called wushu.

89 SUCCESS STORY

blind and paralyzed, a brave dancer made an amazing recovery with pilates.

92 HOMEWORK

new DVDs to bring your practice into your living room. plus books!

94 MARKETPLACE

cool shopping for the pilates lifestyle.

96 COMING NEXT ISSUE

and you thought it couldn’t get any better than this.