Hi Beauties!

In today’s 15-minute Pilates routine, you’ll strengthen and sculpt the muscles of your core to tone and shape your waistline.

You’ll work the muscles of your core with a special focus on the obliques (ab muscles that run along the side of your waist) to create a strong, sleek and balanced body.

Your Mindfulness Assignment for today is pretty straight-forward, but be sure to watch the video as I’ll go into more detail at the end of today’s workout.

Keep up the great work! You’re getting stronger and healthier by the day!

xo,

PS – This Workout is now available exclusively to members of The Balanced Life Sisterhood! CLICK HERE to learn more!

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What I’m Wearing:

Lorna Jane Trikonasana Core F/L Tight // Zella Bri Lite Camisole

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Hi Beauties!

Ready for your workout?

We all know that meditation is good for us – but it’s not easy!

Did you know that since Pilates is considered a form of mind-body exercise, you can actually reap the benefits of meditation WHILE doing your workout? Pretty cool, right? 

I can’t wait to hear how it goes!

In today’s 15-minute Pilates workout, you’ll focus on your body, movement, and breath to experience the benefits of meditation in addition to the benefits of exercise.

For many of us, it’s hard to focus when our bodies aren’t moving – so this routine is designed to be a moving meditation to clear your mind and refresh your spirit, while also moving and strengthening the body.

I’m pretty passionate about today’s Mindfulness Assignment. Be sure to watch today’s video through to the very end for more details on what it means to “create pockets of silence” in your day. 

Keep up the great work!

xo,

PS – This Workout is now available exclusively to members of The Balanced Life Sisterhood! CLICK HERE to learn more!

Some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, The Balanced Life receives commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Full disclosure.

What I’m Wearing:

Lorna Jane Gentle Support F/L Tight // Lole Twist Tank (similar)

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Hi Beauties!

While Pilates is my main thing, I also love teaching barre workouts. Barre is a great way to change things up while continuing to focus on proper form and efficient movement.

In the Beach Barre Cardio routine, you’ll not only tone and strengthen your entire body, but boost your heart health, improve circulation, and work up a sweat.

Keep your Pilates principles in mind, grab a chair for balance, and enjoy this quick & effective, 15-minute Pilates-barre workout!

Today, we’re focusing on meditation once again! Your Mindfulness Assignment for the day is to find time for meditation. It can be moving or sitting still, 5 minutes or 50 minutes….it’s completely up to you.

xo,

PS – This Workout is now available exclusively to members of The Balanced Life Sisterhood! CLICK HERE to learn more!

Some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, The Balanced Life receives commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Full disclosure.

What I’m Wearing:

Lole Bonavy Leggings // Alo Yoga Elite Tank (similar)

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Hi Beauties!

We just wrapped Pilates with a Purpose, a 5-day online Pilates challenge designed to do good and feel good – and I am on cloud 9! It was so much fun to see our community come together to do good. The impact was incredible.

Collectively, we raised $17,000 to donate directly to Girls on the Run International!

Isn’t that amazing? Our donations can send 100+ girls through a 10-week program designed to build confidence, support the next generation of girls, and show girls they can do anything they set their mind to.

Whether you donated, helped spread the word, used the workouts, or just followed along, THANK YOU for being a part of this! We couldn’t do it without you. 

And I don’t know about you, but as we go into the holiday season, this inspires me to find ways to pay it forward on a regular basis. There is truly so much JOY to be found in giving.

If you want to join me in this, here are a few fun ideas:

• pay for the person behind you in line at the coffee shop
• leave snacks out for the delivery drivers who work so hard this time of year
• pick up the bill of someone dining at the same restaurant as you (an older couple did this for my husband and I when we were young and barely able to afford a date night – it was so generous and impactful that it brought me to tears!)
• deliver home-baked treats to a neighbor

There are so many fun ways to pay it forward – if you have a favorite random act of kindness, come tell me about it on my latest instagram post!

xo,

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Hi Beauties!

Feeling a little under the weather, have low energy, or getting over a cold?

Then this quick Pilates routine is just what you need. This workout is gentle and rejuvenating and perfect for those days when you don’t have much energy, but know you need to move your body.

These gentle exercises will help you release tension, relax, and promote healing to help you get back to yourself as soon as possible!

Check out this gentle Pilates routine over on my YouTube channel today and let me know how it goes!

Revisit this workout anytime you need something relaxing and quick to help you feel better!

xo,

PS – Check out my Sick Day Survival Guide for more tips to help you feel your best!

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