When I started taking Pilates lessons in December of 2010, I could never have guessed that becoming a Pilates instructor would bring me back to my dancing roots…
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The start of the holiday season of travel, feasting, and stress, can create a tight body, a frazzled mind, and an anxious heart. We’ve selected several free yoga videos to address many of the common issues of the season—from jet lag to tight shoulders, to back pain and overall stress! These eight yoga classes are all very calming and soothing so they can be enjoyed anytime you feel a bit …
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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,
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What I’m Wearing:
Lole Bonavy Leggings // Alo Yoga Elite Tank (similar)
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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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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!
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What I’m Wearing:
Lorna Jane Gentle Support F/L Tight // Lole Twist Tank (similar)
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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 …
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Hi Beauties!
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,
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:
Athleta Meshblock Pocket Salutation Tight (similar) // Athleta Transcendence Support Tank (similar)
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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 …
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Hi Beauties!
Today I’m leading you through a 15-minute Pilates workout utilizes light weights to build strength and improve muscle tone.
Weights are totally optional – feel free to improvise by using water bottles or cans of soup if you don’t have weights at home!
For our Mindfulness Assignment, we’ll be focusing on stopping the runaway train of negative thoughts that is getting in the way of your ability to make progress. Watch the video to the very end – this one small change has the power to change your life.
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:
Zella Epic Clean Block Ankle Leggings // Zella Bri Lite Camisole
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It may be surprising to learn that there currently is not any sort of union or official organization to protect instructors' rights in the yoga industry. The yoga industry has grown in popularity, with nearly 40 million people practicing yoga in the USA, which is valued at over $16 billion per year. Yoga instructors have started to realize that they are not themselves getting a fair slice of the yoga …
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