The other day I was having a conversation with someone new and they asked what I do. I said I teach Pilates, strength building exercises for your whole body. And he said, ‘wow, Pilates, isn’t that really hard and intense?’ Honestly, it’s not but I can understand how you get that impression. Pilates uses equipmentContinueContinue reading “Isn’t Pilates hard and intense?”
Author Archives: Rachel
Relax, Recharge, and Energize
I’ve always had a hard time relaxing. My mind thinks I should be doing something. The trouble with ‘should’ is it’s an expectation. But we need to check with ourselves and ask if that’s the truth. The more opportunities you give yourself a chance to relax, the more you can recharge. When our bodies stayContinueContinue reading “Relax, Recharge, and Energize”
The Story of Mind and Body
The mind and body are one. They work together as a whole instead of separate beings. It’s easy to think of them apart rather than together. When you connect the mind and the body you truly begin to feel. The feeling of not apologizing. The feeling of how unique you truly are. Our bodies tellContinueContinue reading “The Story of Mind and Body”
Getaway to the Outdoors
Like you and everyone else, we stayed inside our home for months when COVID became a pandemic. We love to travel! When we plan our vacations we choose a place we’ve never been. The United States have so many options, let alone our new state of Texas. Mike came across The Getaway House on instagramContinueContinue reading “Getaway to the Outdoors”
Tips for Your Roll Up
The roll up is an exercise that sometimes can feel as smooth as melted butter and other days can feel like a rocky road. The days where it feels complicated are frustrating. When I started Pilates I had days where I felt the same. The question on my mind was, ‘why did it feel soContinueContinue reading “Tips for Your Roll Up”
Make Time for You with these 5 Steps
When the world shut down last March due to COVID-19 some of us gained extra time and others felt our time slip away. Has your work-life balance become non-existent due to working from home? It’s hard to stop working while working from home. And you lost your commute to and from work. You’re home oftenContinueContinue reading “Make Time for You with these 5 Steps”
How to Be Confident with Your Body
Our bodies go through so many changes: surgery, weight loss and weight gain, pregnancies, amputations, etc. This can take a toll on your inner confidence. How do you continue to feel like yourself when your outer shell changes? Do you find yourself hating a scar or area of your body? Do you pretend it doesn’t exist?ContinueContinue reading “How to Be Confident with Your Body”
Walking: How to Step with Confidence
Have you ever noticed how you feel after a walk outside? Your muscles are stiff and tired but your mind feels good after the exercise. I love walking! It helps clear my mind leaving me refreshed afterward. Walks are also a great social activity with a friend. You feel good walking through nature and theContinueContinue reading “Walking: How to Step with Confidence”
Low Back Pain Relief with 5 props
Practicing Pilates on your own at home is beneficial. Each time you practice it brings you one step closer to your goal! As a Pilates instructor, I hope you practice at home whether it’s once a week, twice a week, or every other week. The amount of time depends on your schedule. To make itContinueContinue reading “Low Back Pain Relief with 5 props”
Hot & Cold Weather Exercise Tips
I survived my first summer in Texas and here’s what I learned! Read the top five tips from this experience that apply to life itself outside of the Texas sun. These exercise tips help with hot and cold weather. Whether (haha) it’s hot weather and high humidity or cold, windy, and damp weather. First letContinueContinue reading “Hot & Cold Weather Exercise Tips”