This Move Is Called Resting Students. . . Honestly, They Tell Me They Feel Renewed When They Leave...

This move is called “resting students.” 😋. . Honestly, they tell me they feel renewed when they leave... 😉... . I just wanted to share this moment because the Pilates world is influenced too much by the idea of dancer’s perfection... we forget about the sweat and work of the soldiers, police officers, and boxers that Joseph Pilates worked with before the dancers stumbled into his studio.... . These folks in my class work hard, and I so, so love them for it... They earned this rest moment, for sure. 💕... I hope they motivate you to work hard this week to the best of YOUR ability, whatever that looks like... because on YOU, it looks BEAUTIFUL. ❤️. . . #motivateMonday #motivationmonday #bodypositive #youdoyou #dowhatyoucan #progressnotperfection #pilates #pilatesreformer #lovethework #everybody (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BtM8xPZHqTJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11qhirxidpui0

You might see only a leg in the air and wonder, “What’s the point?”… Did you happen to notice that the other leg is balancing on a big ball? Do you know what a challenge that is?... What I see in this picture is perseverance, commitment, and SO much progress!... 😀... . When my client Catherine first came to me, she was in so much pain. Our first several sessions had to be done while she was seated in a chair, and she required a cane to walk in and out of the studio.... . She stayed consistent, through hip surgery and recovery, and many months later, look what she can do! 😀 Her strength and stability has grown so much because she stayed CONSISTENT. With the shutdown she did not falter; Catherine pivoted directly to online sessions with me to keep and grow on the gains she’d achieved. I’m SO PROUD of her! Her commitment to do what she can inspires me! 😍. . So if you’re feeling like it’s just too much, like there’s nothing you can do, like “why even bother,” remember Catherine who could barely walk and who now can go for bike rides! Even when she was impatient for progress she STILL took those micro steps, CONSISTENTLY... I believe in you,too: YOU can find something, no matter how small, and start building on that, every day, even when it’s boring, even when you wish you were further along. Yes! You! Make us both proud. ❤️ . . #juststart #keepgoing #keepmoving #consistency #babysteps #motivation #dosomething #recovery #hope #grit #determined #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitspo #inspo (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGyl6aAnti/?igshid=1xh1zfkr8zf8e

Be determined to never stop learning... This was the post I made for my accountability group yesterday: “Here is the hard part, I think, about growing into our better selves: being able to look at ourselves without judgement, so that shame doesn’t knock us away from our determination. Actions aren’t “good” or “bad,” they’re just data about our choices. Does an action get you closer to your goal? If no, then no shame, just analyze why it took you away from what you thought you wanted. It’s a moment to be honest with yourself and your priorities. If yes, you can analyze why it was a success for you and build on it. Both can be celebrated because you can learn something from both! :-) “ Could you use that kind of positivity in your life, daily? My next fitness accountability group starts soon. Message me now to get your name on the list. I invite you to commit to eight weeks of showing up for yourself and see how awesome you feel at the end! 😀 . .’ #determined #iambecoming #neverstoplearning #community #bettertogether #fightforit #workout #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitover50 #stilllearning #positivity #bodypositive #mindset #dogmama #motivationalquotes #thankGodformovement #attitudeofgratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/CAedSJKAJ0m/?igshid=268uhf747h57

Thanks to @yourfunctionalbody for this #tipTuesday gem! 😃. . Super for hips and posture... turn on those buns for a deeper hip flexor stretch... See if you can keep those buns on as you lift your sternum up toward the ceiling - they will help keep you from pinching your low back.... More challenge? Lift the arms to the sky!... Need a little assistance? Put hands on a wall or other stable surface as you lift you chest. . How do you feel after doing it?? 😃. . . #hipflexors #hipopener #happyhips #glutes #posture #aligmnent #stretch #bodypositive https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/Bsq6d8LHxd-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xfxtjewl1eeq

Can you help me out with a love tap for my friend and client @labarich ? 😍... Help me celebrate how beautiful and strong she is! 💕 ... ... Here she’s working on keeping glutes, abs, and obliques ON as she opens her shoulders and finds a little spinal extension... ... Don’t be fooled by her grace! That bar she’s holding? It’s NOT static - it’s hung on springs so she has to use her strength to keep from falling down to the mat... AND, she’s doing it with a big smile, to boot! 😃. . Tag someone YOU appreciate who does their work with dedication and a beautiful good-natured smile! 😘. .. .. #strongsaturday #strength #pilates #Cadillac #cadillacpilates #balance #beautiful #movement (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BtG6rEzHels/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4izkqgv8juaw

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