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This weekend I did a 3 mile race at the World Wilderness Zoo. I used to race several times a year. Thanks to Covid and races being canceled, it’s been almost 2 years since I have competed. I have been competing in races since I was in the 7th grade and it is something I enjoy. Even so the day before the race, the little voice in my head started coming up with reasons I should just skip it!
Read MoreI left a fairly long and successful career in advertising and marketing to open my first studio. I was teaching Pilates and Spinning on the side but I knew I wanted to do more Pilates and less Advertising. It’s been over a decade since I made that leap and my reason why continues to grow.
Read MoreThe other day I was dealing with something stressful that was weighing heavy on my mind. What it is is not relevant and it’s been resolved but we all can have mood affecting, stressful times in our lives. Whether it’s a relationship issue, health issue or work issue, It’s hard to shut that off and focus on what you are doing.
Read MoreIf you have been to Shine Pilates, you have probably noticed the large clock on the wall. You may have also noticed that it doesn’t work. It’s set to 5 o’clock because one of my students felt it should be “5 o’clock somewhere!”.
Read MoreWhen I stumbled upon Pilates or more accurately was dragged by a friend, I realized very quickly the benefits to my body. I didn’t totally understand how this was different than the others activities I was doing. I was a runner, I lifted weights, I taught spinning and jumped at the chance to do most active fun events like canoe, boating, biking, etc. As I saw my body transforming in a very short period of time, I became intrigued. I wanted to know the why and the how of Pilates. It was only a few short months after my first class that I signed up for teacher training to learn more!
Read MoreLife is often busy! And sometime it feels like we are waiting for the less busy time to do the thing we want to do or even the thing we know we need to do! With moving across the country and taking over a Pilates studio - I leel you on being busy!
Read MoreLately, I’ve caught myself a couple times saying, “I’m not very good at decorating” or some similar statement. I’m having a house built and with that comes … a lot of decorating! it’s not going to be done for a about a year so I have plenty of time. Still, I am feeling pressure … pressure I put on myself that is to have the house designed and figured out already. I’ve felt a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of doing a whole house.
Read MoreI am a fan of Brene Brown. If you have read any of her books on vulnerability, maybe you are familiar with the concept of “The Story I am telling myself”. If you haven’t I’ll do my best to explain the concept.
Brene states that we put our own emotions, feelings, and insecurities in to each situation.
Read MoreThese days if you think about the word “open’ it is usually referring to whether a business is open due to Covid. Most of us have experienced quite a bit of change due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, we may have become more ‘closed’ as a result, too. Today, however, I want to talk about being more open.
Read MoreOne of the best parts of my career and my studio is the ability I have and Shine Pilates has to help students who may not have been served well in other places. What do I mean by that? We see students with injuries from other athletic endeavors. We see students with different body circumstances such as diastasis recti or scolilois. We see students who haven’t worked out in a long time or maybe ever! Regardless of how you come to Shine Pilates - we are committed to helping you Shine!
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