Your feet are the foundation of your body. They connect you to the ground and influence what happens all the way up through your ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and spine. Yet they are often one of the areas we pay the least attention to.
In Pilates, we spend a lot of time thinking about how the feet are placed and how they interact with the equipment. This isn’t simply about getting the position “right.” We’re teaching the body to feel where it is in space and to create better connections throughout the entire body. When the feet are organized, the rest of the body has a more stable foundation from which to move.
The next time you’re standing or walking, notice your feet. Can you feel all parts of them connecting with the ground? That simple awareness is a wonderful place to begin. Good movement starts from the ground up.