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Hi Beauties! We moved into a new house last summer and here we are, 9 months later, and STILL getting settled. As I type this from my desk, there is a stack of 6 frames that have been leaning against the wall for months, just waiting to be hung. Life with two little kids is
Happy Monday, beauties! I’m excited to share a new Real Women, Real Balance interview with you today. Dr. Cassidy Freitas is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience practicing in San Diego. She specializes in peripartum family health and provides creative consultation as a part of her practice. She is a mother
Hi Beauties! Do you have tight hamstrings? You’re not alone. “Tight” hamstrings are a common condition in today’s society. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way! Basic hamstring stretches rarely do much to create lasting changes in your flexibility, but you can absolutely improve your overall mobility with the help
Well, friends. It’s been killing me…but I’ve been keeping a BIG secret! Yes, TWINS! We were/are just as shocked as you are! As many of you know, I experienced a miscarriage over the summer. It was really hard. So I share this announcement with sensitivity and love for those of you who are in the
Hi Beauties! I have a question for you… Do you find yourself slouching over your computer and hunching over your phone throughout the day? Me too! These types of postural habits can wreak havoc on our bodies, so it’s important to take time to balance things out. Good posture is supported by: – restoring proper
The Sisterhood turned THREE last week! ? 3 years ago, I launched an online Pilates membership with the goal of providing quick & effective workouts for busy women and creating an online community that was positive, uplifting, authentic and transformative. I wish you could have seen me 3 years ago today… I was living in
Happy Monday, beauties! I’m excited to share a new Real Women, Real Balance interview with you today. Chrissy Powers is the wife to a surfer and mama of boys with a little girl on the way (#stillshocked). She’s a photographer, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a writer of honest words and podcast host of the
Hi Beauties! This one’s for all the hard workin’ ladies out there. I’ve heard your requests for a “Pilates At Your Desk” routine, and today I’m delivering! This quick routine includes stretches you can do at your desk, stretches to relieve neck and shoulder tension, toning exercises for the lower and upper body and will
Hi friends! As many of you know, a few months back we hosted the first ever Balanced Life Pilates retreat. Restore: a Balanced Life Retreat, took place at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, California with women flying in from all over the country for 3 days of Pilates, workshops, nourishment and self-care. Our
Hi Beauties! Sometimes you just need a good sweat right? As many of you know, I love to incorporate HIIT workouts into my routine much like Pilates, they are quick, effective, and efficient. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and here’s a quick summary of the benefits: HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a
Hi friends! My goodness, what a whirlwind of a month it has been. For those of you who don’t follow me on Instagram, you may have missed the evacuation adventures I’ve been posting over the past few weeks. When the Thomas Fire began here in California, our home wasn’t in any immediate danger. The fact
Hi Beauties! This month, our mission in The Balanced Life Sisterhood is simple: get more sleep. And while this is a simple mission, it’s not always EASY. Whether it’s due to babies, toddlers, insomnia, or late night Netflix binges – most of us don’t get enough sleep. I personally notice a huge difference when I
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