We all want to cultivate that sense of true happiness within, but if this mood seems impossible to maintain, I see you. A recent global survey found that 45 percent of respondents have not felt happiness in more than two years. Another 25 percent are not even sure what it means to be happy. Most …
How to Cultivate Happiness Within Using Pilates and Breathwork Read More »
Plank alternatives are a great way to honor your body. While we have no issue with planks here at Lindywell—we love them!—we also recognize that this type of exercise is not for everyone. Planks can be difficult or downright painful if you’re struggling with chronic pain in your shoulders, wrists, or spine. They can also …
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Thoracic spine exercises are key to feeling youthful throughout every season of life. In fact, all spine strengthening and lengthening exercises help to keep you feeling young. If your spine is strong, mobile, and resilient, your body will feel youthful no matter your age! As Joseph Pilates, creator of the Pilates method, once said: “If …
8 Thoracic Spine Exercises to Keep Your Spine Young with Pilates Read More »
My Pilates transformation was unexpected. I’m a former personal trainer, ex-gym rat, and long-time “clean eating” advocate. I’m also in the depths of disordered eating recovery and body image healing. I always exercised to change the way I look. Get more toned, keep my belly flat, and feel like I was good enough, or in …
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Cycle syncing is a powerful way for you, as a woman, to choose food, movement, and tasks that support where you are in your cycle. In this case, we’re talking about syncing your Pilates routine to your cycle, in other words: choosing the workouts that best suit your mood, energy, and body as they naturally …
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Women’s hormone health is a hot topic in the wellness world—and for good reason. Our hormones impact every area of our life, as I’ve learned in the last few years after being diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance. My doctor was surprised I was even functioning when I was first diagnosed with hormone imbalance! I attribute …
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Today, Kiesha, Head of Breathwork and Somatic Programs, and I are taking a deep dive into incorporating breathwork into our wellness routines to reset our nervous systems into the parasympathetic state so that we can truly relax and rest our bodies. By the end of this episode, you may be so connected with your breath …
The Missing Ingredient in Your Wellness Routine with Kiesha Yokers Read More »
Lindy Royer is my mentor and friend. She helped me begin my Pilates journey years ago. Lindy was the one who inspired me to become an instructor and then took a chance on me by hiring me for my first instructor role in her studio. As a seasoned Pilates instructor and physical therapist, Lindy brings …
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Women’s wellness is multi-faceted. We have a lot to think about when it comes to taking care of our minds and bodies as we juggle friendships, family, work (and so much more), all while taking care of ourselves. Pilates has been a powerful tool for me to stay strong, both mind and body while raising …
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This isn’t your usual 10 benefits-of-Pilates list. You may have heard about the physical benefits of Pilates like getting stronger or looking more toned, but the value of it goes so much deeper than that. In this list, we’re digging into how Pilates impacts your whole self, including sex, sleep, aging and so much more—all …
10 Benefits of Pilates for the Mind and Body (Backed by Science!) Read More »
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