January/February 2007

in every issue

12 EDITOR’S NOTE
taking your next step.
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)
community bulletin board, reader q+a's, plus something to make you smile.
194 HOROSCOPE
the only pilates astrology column on any planet.


features

54 APPARATUS TO MAT(right click, save as)
tracey mallett’s five exercises give youthe benefits of equipment at home.
62 BALANCING ACT
elizabeth larkam helps you get this most fundamental element right.
70 “TRIAD”—YOU’LL LIKE IT! (right click, save as)
a new ball from michael and ton will help you work even deeper.
76 HELP FOR SCOLIOSIS
information and exercises from master teacher kathy corey offer hope to millions of sufferers.
84 BRAZILIAN BIKINI PROGRAM
contributing editor regina joseph’s capoeira-pilates fusion is caliente!
90 HOW SWEET IT IS!
dessert diva kathy kingsley’s foursome runs from healthy to decadent.



departments

20 TEASERS (right click, save as)
(and we love to tease you!)
20 ON THE GO
a project for at-risk teen girls.
22 CORE
a new hula hoop • more reasons to breastfeed • how to choose the right pillow • cool new mats
26 WELLNESS
healing power of music • good-breath tips • more benefits of lavender • taming high blood pressure naturally
28 BEAUTY
products to pamper dry winter skin
30 FOOD
antioxidant coffees • surprisingly yummy whole-grain treat mixes • jasmine tea’s chill-out factor
32 STYLE
a great new organic-cotton tote bag • seamless sports bras you’ll love.
34 EAT SMART (right click, save as)
natural tips for fighting winter colds and flu.
39 Q+A
we tackle the toughies: copper needs, midnight munchies, boca balls and more
42 POWERHOUSE
we like master instructor kathryn ross-nash a lot, but her career is really going to the dogs.
48 COMPLEMENTS
the 200-year-old natural healing system of homeopathy has a lot in common with pilates. plus top five remedies.
61 SCOOP
perfect your single leg stretch
96 PRO ZONE
the first installment of our brand-new column: open your own studio
100 SUCCESS STORY
a philadelphia woman’s pilates practice saves her from a rafting accident
102 HOMEWORK
new DVDs—and a great manual—to bring your practice home