February 29, 2024
Hello Pilates enthusiast!
The countdown is on for Spring to start… and I think it’s safe to say that most of us are ready for it.
Pelvic Floor Workshop
I’m so excited to be hosting a Pelvic Floor Workshop presented by Kim Armington. She comes with a wealth of knowledge and I know it’s going to help many women who struggle with these issues. Here is her Bio to give an introduction:
Kim Is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor. She practiced Physical Therapy for 15 years specializing in men’s and women’s health. She has been a fitness instructor for over 30 years.
She recently moved to Wenatchee to help take care of her grandbaby Owen. She has been through all aspect of a women’s life from menstruation, childbirth, intimacy and mental pause (menopause). She has found that most women do not get the information and support they need throughout their life, so she is passionate about bringing good information to women through her women’s health workshops.
The workshop will be held April 13 at 10am. Some of the things she will go over are: Anatomy of core and pelvic floor, Incontinence/frequent urination, Prolapse/Heaviness, Pain/problems with intercourse, Prenatal Health, Mommy Tummy (Post Natal Health, post Natal can be 30 years after delivery, Diastasis Recti, Constipation, Back pain.
It will be a limited amount of People so you will want to sign up as soon as it opens, and price will be by donation, more about that to follow. Please keep a look out for more info in the coming weeks.
Mat Classes
Mat Classes are up and running at the new days and Times: Wednesday 11am is Beginning, Thursday 9am Intermediate and Thursday 12 pm Advanced. We are just finishing up with The Magic Ring and in March going back to no props with the Mat exercises, it’s also “MARCH MATNESS”!!! If you’ve been with me for any length of times, you know this is the month where we do all of the exercises of the Mat series. Each level will be taught the exercises in their appropriate form/ modification. It’s a fun month that will go by fast.
Pilates with a Glass
Our Next Pilates with a Glass is March 16 at 11am. Sign up here is get your spot. This is a great event to bring someone who is curious about Pilates, it’s also a great weekend workout for those of us who love Pilates. Sign up Here!
OPL
The OPL (online Pilates Library) has launched Thera-Band workouts. Level 1 gives a nice workout that gives you a resistance with the exercises, gives you a feel of pulling the springs. Level 2 is all about building the body for a balance challenge at the end. Level 3 is using the band to go deeper into the muscles and spine. Only have 10 minutes? Blast the legs and abs with band and in specialties you will be using the band for shoulder health. Level 1 and 2 workouts were the most revisited workouts with my beta group so I know you will love them too. Subscribe here to get those extra workouts in on your off days or on vacations.
Teacher Tip
Teacher tip: We are talking about wrists here. Notice in the pictures with the bent wrist, the shoulders tend to be elevated, there is a lack of lengthened muscle tone and there is a lack of connection between the body and the equipment. In the pictures where the wrists are straight, the shoulders are down, the muscle tone is strong and lengthened and there is a connection between the body and the equipment. Watch your wrists from the 100 on the Mat, to the arm pull downs or circles on the reformer or when doing side bend, spine stretch or swan on the Cadillac. You want to engage your muscles from the grip of your hand, to a straight wrist to the length of your neck and down to your back.
Studio Closed
Studio closed: March 21st and March 25. I’m am over the moon excited to be going to a Workshop in Texas to study with Madeline Black. I received my first Pilates Certification training from her and have done many other trainings with here. Here is her Bio if you want to know more about her.
