Myth: Some people are born with better balance than others
Truth: No one is born with balance! It’s a skill we learn and need to work to maintain. Anyone can have good balance with al little work!
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When I was in grade school, each year when I returned to school after Summer break it was not uncommon to have the teacher ask the class, “How did you spend your Summer vacation?” Usually we had to write an essay or draw pictures illustrating the fun and different things we did over the Summer. I distinctly remember in second grade telling me teacher I had been to visit my grandfather. Many of the other students in class had also visited grandparents over the Summer so to me this was nothing special
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A bargain isn’t always a bargain. Sure the price may be great! It may be a real discount on what appears to be a similar item or service but beware that does not mean it’s the same thing.
I was raised by two frugal parents. It’s in my DNA but I’ve learned through the years some times it is so worth it to pay a little more. A good deal is not always a good deal and often not even really what I want, expect, or need.
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I imagine by now all have heard the horrible news of a helicopter crash that took the lives of nine people including Kobe Bryant and his daughter. It’s devastating to think about those losses and the families affected. Even though most of us can’t say we know these people, we can empathize and be saddened by lives cut short.
When I heard about Kobe’s death and realized he was only 41 my first thought was that’s younger than me!
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Last week Shine Pilates turned TWO! I can hardly believe it! On many levels the time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was signing a lease, crossing my fingers, and hoping for the best! I’m happy to report we’ve had a wonderful two years. Lots of friendship have been made, bodies have been strengthened, back pain alleviated, and so much more! I am beyond grateful to my Lexington Pilates family!
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I’ve been thinking about the New Year and what I might like to accomplish! Whether you call it a resolution or not it’s a good time to take stock and make an effort to move yourself forward towards where you’d like to be. I don’t believe resolutions need to lofty - sometimes they are things that have been hanging over my head and I just need some motivation to get done. Other times my goals are bigger - like opening a studio in Lexington in 2018 … that was a biggie!
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Do you pee a little when you work out? What about the trampoline or doing jumping jacks - have those become off limits for you for fear of tinkling? Well there is a myth out there that after you have a baby or as you age - that’s just how it is. Nope! Doesn’t have to be that way!
Let’s discuss!
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When I was a child, my father was a big proponent of good posture. We ate dinner together as a family every night and he expected my brother and me to sit up straight and keep our elbows off the table. Good posture became my normal. I remember at school and at my friend's houses having adults comment on my good posture. It was not normal I suppose with other kids my age.
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Every time I attend a Pilates conference or Summit with multiple presenters and topics, I always find a central theme that emerges for me. This past week at the PMA conference in Monterey was no different. I took classes on tech neck, neurological conditions, the relationship between hips and knee issues, creative uses of the magic circle, using the trap table to facility mat work, and more. At first glance, these topics are quite different. But each session hit on one thing for me - Permission.
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I hear lots questions and uncertainty about Pilates from folks who have never tried it and aren't quite sure what Pilates is. Truth be told, it can be hard to put into words all the magic that Pilates is! So today, I thought I'd take a moment to clear up some of the myths and untruths stopping YOU from trying Pilates!
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