Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life

Aly DiRoma

It’s your body. You’re in it all the time. But how well do you really understand it? Join Aly DiRoma host of Modern Body as she brings you the truths behind using Pilates and movement as a way to better understand and take care of your body in your modern life for life. Drawing from personal experiences as a Pilates and Movement instructor, expert insights, and the latest research on movement Aly unravels the trends and gives you the facts, so you walk away each week with a practical and realistic approach to movement and taking care of your body.

  1. 13H AGO

    Ep. 102: Hip Dissociation Explained - A Movement Mechanic for Improved Functionality

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode Most people walk, squat, and climb stairs every single day without giving their hips a second thought—but what happens at that joint has a direct line to lower back pain, joint strain, and overall movement quality. Aly delivers a focused, bite-sized breakdown of hip dissociation, the biomechanical skill of moving the leg or pelvis independently of the spine. She unpacks why this often-overlooked movement pattern is foundational to healthy hips and how anyone can benefit from consciously training it. Aly walks listeners through the tell-tale signs that hip dissociation may need attention while making clear that you don't need to be in pain to start working on it. The episode wraps up with a practical set of self-assessment movements and exercises that can be done at home or woven into an existing Pilates practice, giving every listener a clear and accessible starting point for better hip health. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    21 min

  2. FEB 13

    Ep. 101: Movement for Pregnancy, Labor & Birth - Guidance from a Doula, Abby Morris

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode Aly sits down with her own doula, Abby Morris of Sleep Child O'Mine, to explore something often overlooked in birth prep: how movement during labor can completely shift the experience. Abby brings real-world wisdom about why staying mobile isn't just comfortable—it's strategic. She walks through specific positions and props that work with the body's design. But what makes this conversation distinct is Abby's emphasis on preparation that goes beyond the physical. She outlines four pillars—physical conditioning, mental health support, pelvic floor assessment, and trauma resolution—explaining how the mind-body connection intensifies during labor. Listeners walk away with practical tools for advocating for movement in any birth setting and understanding that labor is as much a mental journey as a physical one. Even if you aren’t expecting, this episodes has take-aways for how to overcome challenges through movement. Connect with Abby Morris https://www.sleepchildomine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sleepchildomine/ Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    59 min

  3. FEB 6

    Ep. 100: Pilates and the Pelvic Floor - A Compilation

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode Aly draws from multiple past episodes and her Pilates training to spotlight the pelvic floor. She weaves together anatomy, breath mechanics, and real-world application to offer a clear, cohesive look at how this group of muscles actually functions. Aly reveals how the pelvic floor works as part of a responsive, intelligent system—one that moves in constant conversation with the diaphragm, spine, hips, and breath. She explains why pelvic floor health isn’t reserved for postpartum recovery or rehab, but is relevant for anyone who breathes, moves, and lives in a body. By learning how the pelvic floor naturally lengthens, contracts, and adapts within the breath cycle, listeners are invited to build strength that’s responsive rather than rigid. Listen to the Full Episodes Ep 17: Pelvic Floor Health: “Should I be doing Kegels to strengthen my Pelvic Floor?” Ep. 45: The 3 Step Cycle to Better Breathing Ep. 74: Pelvic Floor Health - What to Strengthen, Lengthen and Mobilize to Keep It Happily Humming Along Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    21 min

  4. JAN 30

    Ep. 99: Movement Making Systems - What They Are and How They Work Together

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. January Recap: Ep. 95: Write Your Movement Story for 2026 Ep. 96: Pelvic Positioning Empowerment - When, Why, and How to Position Your Pelvis to Support You Through Movement Ep. 97: Is Pilates Enough? Ep. 98: Movement Habits & Patterns and How They Affect Your Posture In this Episode Movement isn’t just a collection of exercises—it’s an interconnected conversation happening across the entire body. In this episode Aly invites listeners to rethink their movement practice as a collection of curated systems. Rather than chasing a single “best” method, Aly makes the case for understanding how different movement systems work together to support strength, mobility, and long-term vitality. Using clear examples from Pilates, strength training, and cardiovascular work, Aly explains what it means to look at the body on both a micro level (individual joints or regions) and a macro level (the body moving as a unified whole). She shares how a thoughtfully designed class—or week of movement—layers systems intentionally, allowing each to influence and enhance the others. The result is a practice that feels supportive, adaptable, and responsive to real life. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how to choose movement practices that work together, evolve over time, and ultimately help the body feel strong, mobile, and free. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    16 min

  5. JAN 23

    Ep. 98: Movement Habits & Patterns and How They Affect Your Posture

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode Our posture isn’t something we set once and forget—it’s something we practice all day long. In this episode Aly explains how posture is a living reflection of our daily movement habits, modern conveniences, and accumulated patterns. She explores how today’s sedentary culture quietly shapes the body, and why meaningful change doesn’t come from a single corrective cue, but from awareness layered over time. Aly emphasizes that the body is intelligent and adaptive—constantly learning from what we do most. She explains how fascia, joints, and muscles respond to repeated positions, reinforcing what’s familiar in an effort to keep us functional, even if that function eventually leads to discomfort. Rather than labeling movements as “good” or “bad,” she encourages listeners to notice what we do unconsciously: how we sit, stand, carry bags, brush our teeth, or settle into the couch night after night. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    23 min

  6. JAN 16

    Ep. 97: Is Pilates Enough?

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Referenced Episode Ep. 67: Are you training all muscle fiber types in your movement practice? In this Episode Aly explains why the answer to the question in the title isn’t a simple yes or no. Instead of fueling the comparisons between Pilates, strength training, and cardio, Aly reframes the conversation asking listeners the question: enough for what? This episode invites you into a more nuanced, individualized understanding of movement. Aly explores how Pilates supports posture, joint health, endurance, and body awareness—while also being clear about what it doesn’t do on its own. She positions Pilates not as a competing system, but as a powerful foundation that helps everything else work better. Rather than prescribing a single “right” way to move, Aly encourages listeners to assess their goals, season of life, and physical history, and she stresses that movement should adapt to you, not the other way around. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    15 min

  7. JAN 9

    Ep. 96: Pelvic Positioning Empowerment - When, Why, and How to Position Your Pelvis to Support You Through Movement

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Referenced Episode Ep 20: Is Neutral the Best Position to Be in All the Time? In this Episode Aly takes on one of the most confusing concepts in Pilates: pelvic positioning. Neutral or imprint? Tilt or don’t tilt? If those cues have ever felt contradictory—or left you wondering if you’re “doing it right” then this episode offers more clarity. Aly reframes pelvic positioning not as a rulebook, but as a set of adaptable tools. She walks listeners through what neutral and imprint actually mean anatomically, why neither position is universally “better,” and how each serves a purpose depending on stability, strength, load, and what the body needs on a given day. Rather than chasing perfection, the emphasis is on understanding, choice, and self-trust. Throughout the episode, Aly returns to a central theme that defines the Modern Body approach: movement should support real bodies in real life. Pelvic positioning isn’t about locking into one “correct” posture—it’s about developing awareness, adaptability, and confidence that carries from the mat into daily movement. Referenced Modern Body Classes: Find Your Foundation (Movement Map) Resources Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    27 min

  8. JAN 2

    Ep. 95: Write Your Movement Story for 2026

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode Aly offers an alternative to New Year’s resolutions—one that trades pressure for perspective. She reframes January as a season for reflection rather than immediate execution. She unpacks how productivity culture and fitness marketing can quietly push people into “should” thinking, and why that mindset often leads to burnout instead of consistency. Through a three-part framework, listeners are guided to explore what actually worked for their bodies last year, what felt draining, and what deserves to be carried forward. The episode reminds listeners that meaningful movement doesn’t have to wait for the perfect plan to be fleshed out. You can be someone mapping out an entire year or simply deciding how you feel in your body today. Aly reinforces that movement stories can be rewritten at any point, without guilt or grand declarations. Listeners are left with permission to slow down, simplify, and build a movement practice that is sustainable, responsive, and deeply personal. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

    32 min
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It’s your body. You’re in it all the time. But how well do you really understand it? Join Aly DiRoma host of Modern Body as she brings you the truths behind using Pilates and movement as a way to better understand and take care of your body in your modern life for life. Drawing from personal experiences as a Pilates and Movement instructor, expert insights, and the latest research on movement Aly unravels the trends and gives you the facts, so you walk away each week with a practical and realistic approach to movement and taking care of your body.

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