One of my favorite exercises to do with musician and non-musician clients is to lie on a foam roller, using the roller as a feedback tool to find asymmetry in the shoulders.
The post Asymmetrical Shoulders? Exercises for Musicians & Non-Musicians Alike! appeared first on The Core.
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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The spookiest looks from our spooktacular followers.
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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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Moving your Pilates equipment can be a daunting task. You've invested a lot of money, sweat, and energy in your equipment, so how do you make sure it all makes the journey in one piece?
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PMA, short for Pilates Method Alliance, should bill itself as Pretty Much Awesome after this last conference in Monterrey, CA.
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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:
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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One of my favorite exercises to do with musician and non-musician clients is to lie on a foam roller, using the roller as a feedback tool to find asymmetry in the shoulders.
The post Asymmetrical Shoulders? Exercises for Musicians & Non-Musicians Alike! appeared first on The Core.