To Recover From Back Pain, Develop Flexibility and Strength: the Role of Pilates

Today’s New York Times has a nice little video about back pain and Pilates. Dr. Vijay Vad, physiatrist, back pain specialist and author of Back Rx,  discusses one of the culprits, inactivity. It feels good to know that Dr. Vad is in agreement with our methods:

Strengthening the Core

How Much Does Keri Russell Love Circle Studio?

A lot.  In a January 22nd interview on “AM Northwest” on KATU TV Russell, star of the movie “Extraordinary Measures,” explains just how much she and her husband loved living in beautiful Portland during filming — Farmers’ Market, great hikes, friendly people, and the “amazing” Circle Studio and our instructors.

Watch Keri Russell on the many charms of Portland, Oregon, and the Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio she loved.

Shaquille O’Neal Talks About Gyrotonic on YouTube

It’s official - Shaq loves Gyrotonic and is doing it as he prepares for the coming NBA season. If he’s like us he’ll keep doing it whether or not he’s playing basketball - and  we’re hoping he’ll stop by Circle Studio the next time he’s in Portland!