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Not Getting What You Want Out of Life?
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Do you feel stuck or unhappy with your life, relationships, job, living situation, or whatever? Its hard, but its always good to remember that you can never change the way other people are, or what they say and think. You can only change YOU.
So if you’re unhappy, the best place to start […]
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Comparing Yourself to Others in Pilates Class
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When you’re in a pilates class, do you ever look over at the person next to you and think…
“She is so much more flexible than I am!”“I’m so fat compared to her!”“I’ll never be as good as him!”In a group setting, it’s tempting to fall into this way of thinking, but don’t let your head […]
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Pilates is: Being in the Moment
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I’ve been listening to Oprah and Eckhart Tolle’s XM Radio class on his book, The New Earth. They also talk about another book of his, The Power of Now, and how it is to “live in the now” and “live in the moment”.
How often do you make a point live in the moment, and being […]
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Don’t Talk Yourself Out of Trying Pilates!
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It can be intimidating to try anything new, especially pilates in a one-on-one type of situation. The equipment is strange, the attention is all on you, and working out is not easy!
If you’re nervous to try a private pilates session, don’t worry its normal to feel nervous. There are many normal emotions that might try […]
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Pilates Leg Work- Inner Thighs
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In pilates, your inner thighs really get a workout because they are actually part of your core. They are just as important to connecting to your midline as your abdominals are.
Here are some exercises on the mat and on the equipment, that can be easier, smoother, and felt more deeply when using and thinking about […]
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Pilates Leg Work- Back of the Legs
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A strong core is necessary to support your body through its daily movements and to help you excel at the other sports and activities you participate in. Of course, you also need strong legs to actually execute those activities! Thankfully, pilates works out your whole body, including your legs. In fact, there is a pilates […]
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Doing Pilates Can Boost Your Business
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I firmly believe that doing pilates will boost anyone’s business. Pilates give you a new outlook at customer relations, compassion for customers, and the overall future.
When you do pilates, you learn so much about yourself, how to listen to another person (your teacher), and how to listen to your own body. This “art of listening” […]
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Heads Up on Your Head
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Has anyone ever told you that you only use 10 percent of your brain?
Doesn’t that question get you thinking about the potential for the other 90%? What could it be used for? Psychic abilities? Advanced reformer exercises?!
Wrap your mind around this- the saying, “you only use 10 percent of your brain” is a myth.The […]
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Learning From Your Injuries
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If you’re an active person, it can be extremely upsetting when an injury prevents you from continuing to exercise.
Desperation, anxiety, disappointment, sense of failure, sadness, self-blame, anger, heartbreak, and a sense of being out of control are all normal feelings when suffering from an injury.
If you do suffer and injury and need to take […]
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Mirrors in Pilates Studios
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As you can see, we’re not afraid of our reflections at Rhinebeck Pilates.
Large mirrors are plentiful at my studio so students can see their form, particularly when learning a difficult exercise. Sometimes, what feels like a round back is actually flat, and the only way to really “get” that, is to look in the mirror […]
