Sunlight, Shadows and Movement

A fun little flow for you today, the freedom and joy of movement.

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Be well my friends.

Easing into a Morning Routine

I am personally trying to ease into a morning routine, mindfully. I fell off track. Life it happens and it threw me for a loop.

I have always heard the first waking hour sets the tone for your day. Makes sense, because when my morning is chaotic it definitely throws off my day

But, every sunrise is an opportunity to start fresh. My focus or goal is to be more focused and to make better use of my time.

The following are a few things I am working on.

1. Forgetting my phone, meaning, not starting my day by checking emails, social media etc. I am giving myself 30-60 mins of phone free time upon waking.
2. Hydrating with water maybe with some lemon juice. Honestly this I do all the time.
3. Adding some gentle movement to my mornings, whatever my body craves.
4. Having a morning ritual like reading, listening to some calming tunes sketching etc anything that will allow me to ease into my day.

” Nothing can be done except little by little.” _ Charles Baudelaire

In all things I will give myself some grace because I am not perfect, but I am sure worth it.

Do you have a morning ritual or something you are working on implementing to start your day? Let me know in the comments.

Be well.

Time Waits on No One

Time waits on no one and life is busier than ever, but  let us not forget to stop  and appreciate the small things.

This year let us focus more on building and maintaining healthy relationships, self development, being healthy,  finding a form of exercise or movement practice that makes you feel good , laugh more.

Enjoying nature more, going for more walks, having actual conversations with each other, be present and enjoy the moment  when we are with family , learning new things, or revisiting a hobby you once enjoyed.

Enjoy life, eat the cake, take the trip, life is short.

Be well.

Change of Perspective

Injuries happen and the more active you are it is highly probable. If, you have a repeated injury, the possibility is there that you did not recover fully from the first one.

So, this time around the first goal is to focus on getting 100 percent better. Visit your PT and /or get right back on your rehab exercises, yes, you have to do your homework.

Another shift in mindset or perspective is to change the way you think about injuries.
What I mean by that is by thinking about the injury as more of a challenge that will make you stronger rather than a problem or a nuisance, mindset shift.

I am speaking from personal experience. changing my perspective has helped me deal with an injury.

In order to get better and stronger focusing on your recovery by making a plan is key. The longer you “sit still” the harder it is to recover. Start small, this takes diligence and consistent effort.

Remember, the goal is to get better, and moving with out pain is the focus. Be patient with my body and know that your body has your back but, sometimes it just needs a little extra TLC.

Being patient will help you to recover fully.

You come back stronger, in mind and body, knowing that you will be able to handle any injuries that may happen in future, whether its by an accident or whatever life throws at you.

Stick to the plan, there are no short cuts.

I am saying it again, with a shift in mindset/perspective the positive side of an injury, yes, I said a positive side, is to look at it as an opportunity to improve while keeping the goal in mind to getting a hundred percent better.

Stay open and pay attention to subtle shifts.

As always rooting for you.

Be well.

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Your coach.

Free Flowing Movement

We all have those blah days, when things are not going according to plan.

When I feel like this I really have to give myself a “pep talk” and just get on my mat and move, or if i have the time take myself for a walk.

Today, I had one of those blah days. I knew I wanted to move but was not quite sure which exercise modality my body was craving. So, I turned on some chill music and allowed myself to just feel the music and move with it. I can tell you this, I felt a million times better than before I started.

This is just a reminder to let you know movement does not have to be structured.

Blast your music and feel the beat and let your body move.

This is the free flowing movement I did ( the video is sped up).

Giving myself some grace today.

Have an amazing Thursday.

Be well.

It Adds Up

I know how busy life gets and sometimes we don’t have an hour or even thirty minutes to squeeze in some movement.    So, here is a short routine you can follow along with on my you tube channel.

Click the link below:

 A 4 Minute Pilates Routine

Let me know if you try it.

Be well.

 

Ten or Thirty Minutes

I always plan or write out my workouts for  the week on a Sunday night. I have been doing this for many years now.  This has kept me committed, accountable and focused. However, every once in a while  I lack that the motivation to workout.

 

 

I am sharing this to let you know that yep we ( trainers) have those days as well. I completely understand the ” lack of motivation” or “the just not feeling it today” mood.  I get it! I also know, that sometimes just pushing yourself a little (with in reason, obviously if you are sick then rest) and  by committing to exercising for ten or thirty minutes that day your  mind  and body will thank you and, you will feel so much better.

 

 

These shorter sessions can be as simple as going for a walk or dancing in your living room. They don’t have to be anything fancy, the key is to move. Remember movement heals.

Let me know in the comments some of  your tips to get your workout in when its “one of those days”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pilates is Power and Strength

Be Patient

Joseph Pilates had many words of wisdom regarding his method, but the ones I will be focusing on  are these two:

” In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see

the difference, and in 30 you will have a brand new body.”

“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worth while endeavor”.

Just like any other exercise program you have to commit  to the exercise method in order to see the many benefits.

Both  statements above stress consistency and patience. Give your body the  time and grace it needs to become the best it can be. Don’t expect changes overnight, or resort to quick fixes.

Be patient.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reformer Planks

I love planks in all its forms.  This series on the reformer is fun and challenging.

 

Let me know if you try these variations. Enjoy.