When it comes to popular wellness practices, Pilates and yoga are two of the most talked-about routines. They both offer plenty of benefits for the body and mind, from building strength and improving flexibility to helping you feel calmer and more focused. But with so many styles and options, how do you pick the one that fits you best?In this guide, we compare Pilates vs yoga, … [Read more...]

If you’re a wellness professional looking to add sports massage to your toolkit, you’re probably wondering: What is a sports massage, exactly? Simply put, it’s a type of massage designed to help active people recover faster and perform better. It can even help them avoid injuries.A sports massage isn’t your typical spa massage focused only on relaxation. It targets specific … [Read more...]

People often assume that the most important element of your job as a hair stylist is the caliber of your skill behind the chair. Don’t get us wrong – that’s definitely a key factor to your success as a cosmetologist, barber, or hair stylist. But as a staple in the service industry, you know better than anyone that you could be the most gifted stylist in the world and still … [Read more...]

Ever wondered why Swedish massage is still one of the go-to styles for relaxation? Its long, flowing strokes aren’t just pleasant; they help muscles let go of tension and get blood moving again. That’s in addition to calming the mind. For many massage therapists, Swedish massage is the very first technique learned in school, and it becomes a steady favorite throughout their … [Read more...]

March 11, 2019. Maya Meron walked into a Pilates studio. Just another class. Just another machine. She moved into position. The room was quiet. Then the locking bar snapped.In seconds, she was on the floor with a fractured elbow and internal injuries. Worse still, her international violin career ended on the spot. What followed was years of lawsuits and a hard fight for … [Read more...]