Times are weird, it can be hard to handle it all. We are all living in an environment we haven’t been before; it’s hard to know proper etiquette or where to find guidance in a world with many different information sources. Between the unpredicted nature of the pandemic, combined with the need to return back to a somewhat normalcy, it can be hard to find a balance that keeps you feeling sane and healthy. As I talked about in a previous blog post, finding a routine is something that can really help you find stable ground in times that have possibly been more stressful than normal. In addition to routine, regular exercise (especially Pilates!) is another great tool that can benefit your mind and body. I’m sure we’ve all felt it; we aren’t feeling our best but letting off steam through working out helps more than we initially realize!
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I asked members of the Shine Pilates community why they love Pilates and why they love Shine Pilates and every answer had a similar point of view. People love the way Pilates makes them feel and the mind-body connection it gives them. They love Shine Pilates because of the community you share with others when your there.
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Consistency has a lot to do with Pilates, just as it does with practically anything else. If you want your body to learn something new then you have to be consistent with it. The muscles you work during Pilates need to be trained in order to become more flexible and balanced. After taking your first class, you should immediately sign up for your next one!
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Pilates was a first for me, but there is a first for everything right? I learned so much about my body and the different muscles we don’t even know we have. It’s nerve-racking at first, but once you start to get the hang of what you are doing you begin to really enjoy it!
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I hope you fail. That sounds rather harsh and not like what you'd expect to hear from your supportive Pilates instructor, doesn't it? Shouldn't I want you to succeed? Shouldn't I want you to excel? Yes and yes but I also want you to struggle a bit, too. Let me explain ...
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I admit it - I watch the Bachelor. The reason why might surprise you. I'm not going to try to convince you it's a good show, or it's about finding love. Nope. Truth be told I think most who watch aren't really expecting real 'love' to happen. So why watch a show about finding love when you don't really think that odds are very good? It's about connecting with friends. That is why I watch.
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Explaining Pilates is one of the most challenging aspects of my business! Pilates is so much and not simple in the least. I believe to understand Pilates, you really need to experience it. And that's were our Initial Series comes in!
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