How To Individualize Your Pilates Practice

Do you absolutely love Pilates . . . but still wonder if you’re doing the right exercises for your body — or if there’s a better way to make your practice feel more personal and effective?

Maybe you live in a place with no local studio.

Maybe your body has specific needs — or you have specific goals — that make group classes or online videos feel fun but ultimately not as helpful as you had hoped.

Or maybe you’re just tired of one-size-fits-all routines that leave you more frustrated than empowered. You want something more intentional. More supportive. More YOU.

I know the feeling — because I’ve been there.

In my 20’s, I had a bulging disc that nearly ended my dance career. It was a huge wake-up call!

Throughout the experience (and my recovery), I learned a lot about my body.

One big revelation was that my lumbar spine is hypermobile, which means I have to move and train in a very specific way to support it.

That’s why group classes don’t always work for me . . . even though I enjoy them.

Maybe you can relate.

You try to follow along (because you want to do what everyone else is doing), push too far, and end up tweaking something.

Or maybe you try to modify, but feel awkward or self-conscious . . . like you’re somehow being difficult or disrespecting the teacher.

But at some point, you start to realize what your body truly needs —and, just as importantly, what will happen if you ignore those needs.

That experience is what drives my passion for helping others find a path that truly works for them. Not just in theory, but in real life.

Yes, group classes can be fun.

Yes, private lessons are incredibly helpful.

But sometimes we’re on our own, and we need tools to take care of ourselves between sessions.

That’s where Pilates Encyclopedia can support you!

At Pilates Encyclopedia, we believe Pilates should meet you where you are — whether that’s in a fully-equipped studio, your living room, or somewhere in between.

That’s where the ADAPT Pilates™ Method comes in.

It’s a step-by-step approach that helps you understand your body, choose the right exercises, and make steady, meaningful progress — no matter your experience level, physical challenges, or access to in-person instruction.

Because when Pilates is tailored to you, that’s when the results your body needs (and deserves) start to show up.

Not sure how to make Pilates work for your body and your life?

Here are a few articles to help you get started, stay motivated, and make real progress:

👉 ADAPT Pilates™️ | Unlock Your Unique Potential

👉 How To Adapt Pilates To You (or the Person in Front of You)