In our busy day-to-day lives, we often overlook our best and most accessible source of happiness and well-being—gratitude. The synergetic combination of gratitude with meditation creates a powerful healing and calming effect on our bodies, minds, and hearts. Sitting down and focusing on our breath while summoning thoughts of gratitude encourages us to open our hearts and embrace our blessings. This in turn cultivates peace, positivity, and happiness. We’ve selected …
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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,
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Namaste. Prana. Vinyasa. Om. Ujjayi. These yogic words are common to most yoga classes, but knowing all of the yoga jargon can be intimidating for beginners. Most yoga instructors guide their classes through sequences using both Sanskrit–the classical Indian language used in yoga–and the English translations for the common yoga terms. All of this yoga lingo can be intimidating and confusing to people who are new to their yoga practice. …
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,
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A fascinating new study has illuminated the potential of mindfulness meditation practices in treating anxiety disorders through fear conditioning therapies. The study by Massachusetts General Hospital shows that mindfulness meditation training can significantly benefit people who suffer from fear and anxiety disorders, and by implication, those who suffer from PTSD and other related conditions. It has long been thought that a positive way to treat people with anxiety disorders is …
After 4 days of hard work, today’s 15-minute Pilates routine is designed to help you stretch & relax.
Doesn’t that sound delightful?
I’ll lead you through tension-busting stretches and simple exercises to improve flexibility, release stress, and increase blood flow.
You’ll end this workout feeling refreshed, renewed, and ready to take on the day!
Today’s mindfulness assignment is one of my favorites!
Keep up the great work!
xo,
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To control and modify the aging process on our body, mind, and spirit has fascinated humans since the dawn of civilization. It is the source of myths and the realm of science fiction—yet a new medical study shows that the answer may lie within. Minimizing the body’s aging process may be as simple as the everyday practice of the Buddhist technique of Metta, or loving-kindness meditation. At least three studies …
I have always felt that Pilates has empowered me both physically and mentally and I hope to transmit that to my clients and students. It doesn't have to be all depth all the time and a session should obviously not be psychoanalysis, but the truth is that sometimes, a session may lead to a heart-to-heart conversation that brings up important questions about our lives and practice.
