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Has insecurity regarding your body or abilities ever held you back from trying something new? Or participating in a sport or activity? Or perhaps insecurity has simply kept you on the sideline, rather than diving into life and taking part. I personally can think of multiple occasions where I chose to lay still, poised, and
There is a trend going around the internet of people sharing “A Day In The Life.” Simple posts that expose what a typical day looks like in a certain career or lifestyle. I love getting glimpses into other people’s lives and often have people ask me what it’s like to be a Pilates instructor. I
Many of my clients complain of knots in their back; those aching, aggravating, tight spots that just never seem to go away. Perhaps you can relate. Hours of sitting and typing at your desk is an invitation for those little spots of tension take up residence in your neck, shoulder and back. Unfortunately, workouts can
I’m home sick with the flu. Oh, the flu. It’s so hard to be home sick. If it’s not already obvious, I am do-er that likes to keep busy. You know, the type that adds items to a to-do list just to have things to do and cross off. It’s a problem. So in essence,
When I tell people what I do for a living I often hear “Oh, I can’t do Pilates, I’m not flexible enough.” To which I usually respond, “all the more reason for you to do Pilates!” First of all, let’s set the record straight, you do NOT have to be flexible to attend a Pilates class.
With the launch of the summer edition of The Pilates Body Program I have been coaching the new members through the art of meal planning. For some, meal planning is a brand new concept. But since the program is designed to create new lifestyle habits, meal planning is a skill that is encouraged and necessary
This is one for all the Brussels sprout lovers out there. And in fact, if you’re not a fan of Brussels sprouts yet this recipe may just change your mind. Add bacon to anything and it tastes good right? I tore this recipe out the San Francisco Chronicle a long time ago and have been
Balance is a fundamental principle of the Pilates method. While it can be applied in a variety of different ways, today I want to focus on the value and importance of sculpting a balanced body. Most of us have developed muscle imbalances over the years without even knowing it. Imbalances can be caused by any number
Happy Memorial Day weekend! I’ll be taking some much-needed time off this weekend so figured I’d share a few photos in lieu of a Pilates post. As you may know, I had the honor of working with Jeff Shipley a few weeks ago. We did a lifestyle shoot for The Balanced Life all around San
I love Lululemon as much as the next girl, but given the fact that I live in workout clothes 7 days a week, I’d be broke if I did all of my shopping there. So I’m always on the lookout for fun exercise gear that is actually affordable. One of my favorite finds as of
It has been a whirlwind of a Tuesday! I’m working on a super helpful post for you regarding a set of muscles you’ve probably been neglecting without even knowing it. But in the midst of my busy-ness today I didn’t have time film the video that goes along with it, so it will have to
I’ve been doing a fair amount of writing around the internet lately and I have forgotten to share the links with you! I recently wrote about unhealthy comparison and how it can be made worse through social media over on Carrots ‘N’ Cake. You can read the article HERE. Please let me know what you
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