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Hip Circles

Hip Circles

by | Nov 29, 2015 | Exercise of the week, Video

Hip Circles (or as Joe Pilates called it Hip Twist with Stretched Arms) is a full body twisting core exercise. Keep your upper body steady, arms stretched back while you “swing” your legs squeezing together in a circle without touching the floor and up as...
Rollover

Rollover

by | Nov 29, 2015 | Exercise of the week, Video

Roll Over to lengthen and strengthen muscles of the back, hamstrings, upper back, and arms by utilizing elongated abdominals. This exercise comes right after Roll Up, so master the Roll Up first! Caution: Resist momentum, feel how your breath facilitates this movement...
Power and Light

Power and Light

by | Nov 21, 2015 | Blog

November has flown by in beauty and warmth, yet suddenly there’s less light, color, and a little less time seemingly. Give yourself the gift of staying healthy, vibrant, and alive by making the time to come to the studio. As most of you who know I am usually not...
What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference?

by | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog

Honestly, every morning is the same ache, the same hole in my heart. Part of me craves going forward with our lives, part of me in despair for our loss. The ONLY thing that helps is staying in the moment, feeling each new day make a difference. It’s a gift,...
What’s the Difference?

Side Kicks Kneeling

by | Aug 17, 2015 | Exercise of the week, Video

Further challenge your stability and strength with this powerful series. Remember to breathe! 3-5 reps of each. Add circles, bicycle, hand behind head to up-level. These are a further prep for the single arm side bends.