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We made it to the end of January!!!!! How are those resolutions or goals coming along? Need a little help or some new ideas? I’ve got a few options for you:
 Noticed anything different lately? After months of work, the website update is up & running! I hope you’ll have a look, there are lots of fun new pics and other things to check out. One of those new things is the video library subscription….  The 7 day free trial is still available through the rest of this month, so please head over and check it out! Click here for all the details and options.  Seriously though, I think we could all use a reminder to love & appreciate the body we have. It is doing the best it can, I promise. I work with all kinds of bodies, with all levels of fitness, all day- and have for years. The human body always responds better to a positive, nurturing approach rather than negative, punitive, and impatient thoughts or feedback. Aging, chronic pain, and the desire to change can be strong motivators, but sometimes they push us too hard. Feel free to take a moment to reset with some self-care. (need some help with this? click here) Still Feeling Frustrated or Discouraged? 1. Make a list of all the amazing things your body does that you might be taking for granted. 2. Focus on a part of your body that feels good today. If more than one appears, keep acknowledging them. 3. Recognize any unrealistic expectations you might be harboring and let them go! You could talk about them, write them out, or try whatever helps you see them for the nasty tricks that they are. Once you see them for the garbage that they are, it’ll be easier to throw them away. Want to know more about how that could work for you? Click here to connect with me. I offer everyone a free introductory life coaching session. It gives you a feel for what the process is like and if we might be a good fit.   Do you need some help in getting some SMART goals in motion? Hoping to lose some weight, start exercising, or eat healthier but feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting information out there? Do you want to feel like you're living your life with purpose, emotional wellness, and productive habits? Then you will love this new coaching format. 3 Sessions with me One on One Coaching You pick the topic, we set the goals together, we make a focused plan, and you jump right on in! $195 total, $65 a session Click here to contact me for more info or the get started What is Bulletproof Human Potential Coaching? Click here for more info.  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   When: Saturday September 29th 1-3pm (please arrive 10-15 mins early to get checked in) Where: Spirit of Yoga 1420 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 (parking details will be included in your confirmation email) Description: Your pelvic floor health and fitness can (negatively or positively) affect efficient core activation, continence, sexual health, recovering from pregnancy, and more. We will explore a general idea of relevant anatomical landmarks without getting too mired up in the details. With that information in mind, we will explore and create successful ways for you to engage your pelvic floor. (which will increase the efficacy and results of your exercises) Once you get the hang of that, we will start developing and enhancing the coordination of your pelvic floor, core, and breathing. You will learn specific exercises to work on at home, and these new skills will translate easily into many everyday movements. (click here for more info on Pfilates) Men and women are welcome! This workshop is open to a variety of fitness levels, but please make sure that you can get up & down off the floor unassisted. Registration is capped at 20 participants to allow for individualized attention. Price: $65 early bird-registration until September 1st, 2018. $75 September 2nd- September 28th $80 at the door Register now to guarantee your spot! (click here) What you get: -2 hour workshop. - A coreageous ball that you will use in the workshop and take home with you to allow for continuity in your practice. - Access to online videos to supplement and support you after the workshop. - Access to an online forum for workshop participants where you can interact with other people to share your experiences, post results, motivate each other, and ask Pippa questions directly! How to register: Click on this link. Once you register, please keep an eye out for a confirmation email with some helpful details. Hope to see you there!   Last month, I sent some info about a possible retreat in November. Due to construction at the resort, we have moved it to May 2019. I am so excited to share this exciting opportunity with you! This Biohacking & Nourishing Movement Retreat in May 2019 is a chance to rest, renew, and upgrade your life with me in paradise. For more info, click below: https://www.inspired-retreats.com/pippa-frame Registration is now open! There’s even an early bird discount, payment plan available, and a special treat for the first 4 reservations. We only have room for 12 participants max, so act now if you’re interested….  Classes at Kiwanis Recreation Center
Classes start on Tuesday 4/2/18 Registration is open…. 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 4/2-5/21/18 #56569 6:30-7:30pm Pilates & Stretch 4/2-5/21/18 #56568 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Building Better Bones ($7 drop in) 4/4-5/23/18 #56567 Register Online Today! www.tempe.gov/brochure For More Information: 480-350-5200 We all know that warming up is a good idea before we engage in any big activity.
Have you ever considered adding in a quick warm up in the morning to prepare your body and mind for everyday life? Connecting to your body while moving and breathing with intention are powerful tools that can set you up for a successful, pain-free day. You don't have to have any fancy equipment or even do the same exact exercises every day to reap the benefits. I get feedback from many clients that they feel stiff or are in pain when they first get out of bed. I invariably as them if they are doing some specific movements (that they already know) to get their body moving, increase circulation, and ease any pain. The answer is usually no for a variety of reasons. The underlying issue is often that they aren't aware of their control of the situation. They aren't accessing the tools they posses to feel better and/or haven't made the conscious choice to use them. I recently went through a quick warm up sequence with a client who came in feeling terrible, uncomfortable, and frustrated with her body. We focused on breathing deeply, engaging her core, and included 3 or 4 really simple movements in a quadruped position. She was amazed at how much better she felt. She was even more amazed that she already knew all these movements and could have done them as soon as she started to feel stiff & achy. I didn't want her to memorize the sequence we did, I encouraged her to try to remember that she has skills and could use them as needed. Now I'm not saying that a short warm up will fix or heal everything, but I can safely say that it will help you to feel better (on many levels.) Try it and see! Not sure where to start or what to include in your warm up? - come join us at Kiwanis for a group class (click here) - book a private mat lesson with me (click here) - check out my You Tube Channel (click here) - buy a video (click here) Happy Practicing!  Did you know that actively practicing gratitude literally rewires your brain to default to positive thinking? There are are many ways to cultivate and express gratitude. A few of the simplest that come to my mind are:
- a gratitude jar - journaling - sharing 3 reasons you are grateful with a loved one - meditation (breathing and immersing yourself in feelings of gratitude for a few minutes) You can also make up your own way to recognize and honor feelings of gratitude. Can you pick one that you can commit to doing every day for 2 weeks? I encourage you to try it, as you begin to feel the positive feedback it will help keep you motivated. I would suggest that you keep it simple & practical, and to be really honest about what you can feasibly do every day in order to set yourself up for success rather than failure. Want more info? Check out this podcast with UJ Ramdas. (click here) Read this post that suggest 11 ways to build gratitude . (click here) Need some help getting going or interested in Bulletproof Life Coaching? Contact me for a complimentary first session at [email protected] or 602-614-0675. |