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Hellooo February! 💗 Need some stretching and maybe a little more movement in your life? Join us for a live group class on Zoom. All bodies and levels of experience are welcome, I offer lots of options and modifications. It’s a great group of regulars and we love to welcome new faces. Did you know you can make requests, ask questions, and even get corrections during live classes? Yup….if you aren’t comfortable asking in front of everyone you can let me know before class or talk to me afterwards. Interested, but can’t attend live? No worries, when you register you get the recording for a full week afterwards. Not sure which class is a good fit for you? Ask me, I’m happy to help. Here’s this month’s schedule....   Why?
Here are just a few solid reasons... 1. They reduce stiffness and tension in your body from being “sedentary” i.e. not moving, or in one position for a period of time like sitting or standing at your desk, driving, even resting on your couch 2. It increases productivity! (not sure about this one? check out the Pomodoro technique, it’s real thing!) 3. Physical movement can get you out of the stress cycle, even if the actual stressor isn’t going away! (helloooo covid!) Here’s a great podcast on that topic. brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/ When? According to the Pomodoro method, it’s ideal to take a 5 minute break after every 25 minute block of work and then after about 4 of those cycles you take a full 15-20 minute break. There’s loads of free apps that you can set the timers on, I just use the timer in my phone. I encourage you to play around with that timing to make it work for you! Depending on the day, the task, and my focus I might need to do longer or shorter work periods and/or breaks. The important thing is to actually take the (relatively) frequent movement breaks! How? 5 easy & free ways to take a movement break 1. Make a list of small, short mindless tasks that take 5 minutes or less that require getting up, changing where your eyes are focusing, and moving around. 2. Try some HIIT style intervals using simple movements like Squats, Jumping Jacks, or Leg Kicks for 30 seconds then 10 seconds of walking or marching in place. In 5 minutes, you should be able to get through about 7 cycles with a short cool down. (don’t forget to hydrate!) 3. Do a standing version of the hundred series breaths. Pulse your arms with each breath as you inhale for 5 breaths and exhale for 5 breaths. Try lifting one foot off for the the first half, then the other for the second half. 4. Have a dance party! Play a song you love and get dancing…or at least away from your desk and moving your body. 5. Do my neck & shoulder video on you tube. If you’ve been sitting, try it standing. If you’ve been standing, try it seated! or keep trying different ideas until you find your faves! I promise you’ll feel better on so many levels and your body will love you for it. I’d love to hear how it goes! (email me) Want to take a full, live class with me? Here’s all the info...  Questions about which classes might work for you? Ask me : )
'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.' [ Benjamin Franklin ] Let's prevent those falls, rather than spend a lot of time fearing and recovering from them! This month, in Pilates for Active Aging, we will be really focused on fall prevention. It will still be the same challenging hour full of Pilates-based breathing, full body movement, and fun! We will add in some extra attention to: *how we feel and stand on our feet *how we use our gaze or eye focus to help as well as challenge our balance *vary the tempo and pace of our movements to improve our reaction time This class is safe and challenging for all levels of fitness and skill, including those with osteoporosis. (senior discount available for those 60 or over, please contact Pippa for details)  I'm reading a fantastic book by Katy Bowman, and I wanted to share it with you all. Who doesn't want to age dynamically and gracefully, right? You can get the book on amazon, and here's a podcast where she covers the topic. I find her writing to be very clear, insightful, and easy to apply. I hope you do too! If you ever want to discuss, come find me after class or in your next lesson. or click here :)   I recently read this article through the NPR app on my phone. The overall takeaway is that the risk is still safer than being sedentary. I totally agree! However, while I think it is awesome that they are doing the research and finding the correlations between who is likely to get a fracture and how it may impact their lives…… I completely disagree with their advice. “recognize the limits of your strength, he advises, and maybe work on training the dog not to pull on the leash.” What????? I mean, yes- train your dog, but recognize the limits of your strength? How about any or all of the following: - improve your balance - focus on fall prevention - roll out your feet and do some exercises to improve awareness in your feet - learn how to safely increase strength and mobility I could go on and on, but you get the drift. Balance is a skill. It gets better with practice. You can improve your bone density, strength, and gait. How? Pilates! Want to know more? Click here Want to try a one on one Pilates lesson on the apparatus? Click here or scroll down to my last post for info on group classes...   New faces are always welcome, returning ones too!
(If you’re in the group classes and need some extra help, please bear in mind that you can always book a private mat lesson to get some one on one attention and personal corrections. ) The next session starts on 4/3…. Registration is still open! (There is no class 4/1 for Cesar Chavez Day, there may be some confusion because it is listed differently in a few places.) Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 4/3-5/22 #60609 $42 ($7 drop in) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 4/8-5/20 #60611 $42 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 4/8-5/20 #60610 $42 Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200 Current Classes: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 1/7-3/25 #60608 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 1/7-3/25 #60607 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 1/16-3/27 #60606 $7 drop in Have some questions? Click here to contact me directly Registration is still open or you can drop in. New faces are always welcome, returning ones too! (If you’re in the group classes and need some extra help, please bear in mind that you can always book a private mat lesson to get some one on one attention and personal corrections.) Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 1/7-3/25 #60608 $53 No Class: 1/21, 2/18 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 1/7-3/25 #60607 $53 No Class: 1/21, 2/18 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 1/16-3/27 #60606 $58 ($7 drop in) Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200   How can Pilates help you prepare for pregnancy, enhance your experience while you are pregnant, and recover from childbirth?
(What is Pilates? click here) Before Pilates can help you prepare for pregnancy by strengthening your core, balancing your body, and improving your posture. Muscle memory developed before and during the early stages of pregnancy will help you recover faster after you give birth. During Pilates will keep you moving within a safe range of motion, focus on your breathing skills, help ease physical discomforts, and improve or maintain your balance skills as your body changes. When your workouts are designed for you specifically through all the stages of pregnancy, you can get a gentle, yet demanding workout that doesn’t raise your heart rate, cause undue strain, dehydrate, or overheat you. After Pilates is a wonderful way to get back in shape after pregnancy. You will learn key Pilates concepts that can be practiced at home and applied to your everyday movements. Pilates will help you get reacquainted with your post pregnancy body by strengthening your abdominals, engaging your pelvic floor, realigning your posture, and connecting with your breath to increase your energy as well as soothe your nervous system. Click here for more information, prices, and special packages Gift Certificates Available  Classes start on Monday 9/10!
Registration is still open. All the classes have made minimum enrollment, so all the options below are available. Mondays 5:30-6:30pm Intro to Pilates 9/10-12/10/18 #58571 $70 No Class: 11/12 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 9/10-12/10 #58570 $70 No Class: 11/12 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones 9/12-12/12 #59569 $74 ($7 drop in) Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200 Interested in trying a group class but feel a bit intimidated? or not sure it will work for you? Click here to connect with me and we can figure it out together |