6 varieties of REVERSE ELEPHANT on the #allegro2reformer. 🐘 In this version, my arms are pulling the carriage against light spring resistance with the intention of keeping my feet/foot directly underneath my hips as it moves. In the last 2 clips, I’m aiming to keep my shoulders lined up with my wrists as well. First, while keeping the torso and carriage stable as the back leg lifts. Then, with spinal mobilization and a hip opener to finish the series. Quite the coordination challenge! 🤪 🐘 👉🏻Flip through the clips to see the full sequence. (Only one side of the single leg variations is shown) . . . . . . #selfpractice #pilatesreformer #contrology #pilatespro #movementteacher #pilatesinspo #iteachpilates #pilates #pilatesfeelsgood #relpilates #pilateslovers #wellness #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #elephantseries #fullbodyworkout #balance #creativepilates #pilatessessions #functionaltraining #advancedpilates #pilatesisforeveryBODY #pilatescommunity #movementheals #pilatesofinstagram #mindfulmovement (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpN_hoTA_zG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
"To shape God, shape Self" @octaviaebutler What self care practices are you engaging in today? Reposted from @selfceremony “Self is. Self is body and bodily perception. Self is thought, memory, belief. Self creates. Self destroys. Self learns, discovers, becomes. Self shapes. Self adapts. Self invents its own reasons for being. To shape God, shape Self.” ― Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Talents ➰ #selfceremony #ancestralguidance #octaviabutler #octaviaebutler #parableofthetalents #selfcare #selfawareness #selfpractice #selffriendship #selfcompassionjourney #selfhealers #wordsofwomen #selfmastery #parableofthesower #sistahscifi #selfcaresunday (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCVVpCv-GL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
November last year. The blue skies in winter here in Japan are always a welcome and pleasant surprise. #frontkick #selftraining #selfpractice #selfmotivation #pushyourself #kickboxing #driven #martialarts #blueskies #shaolin #tokyo #fitness #sanda #sanshou (at Arakawa River) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVCA6EBFYw2/?utm_medium=tumblr
Desert Meditation… Yoga and Hikking, walking meditation also by my own. 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 Decidí tomar agua, mochila, palito selfie y caminar. Llegue a estas dunas… MÁGICO!!!! #dubai #arabicdesert# #almaha #sunrise #meditation #mindfulness #yoga #yogaonthesand #selfpractice# #dunes# #bealone#feelings #feelgood #hereandnow #emirates# #unitedarabemirates #🇰🇼 (en Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ-dJLOBmPx/?utm_medium=tumblr
Our Mysore program now runs from: 🔘Tues.- Fri. 🔘9am-11am The term Mysore refers to Mysore, India, the place of origin of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice. Mysore is the consistent checking in, adapting and revision of your practice to address your ever evolving needs. This class in not “led/guided” as a whole but rather all instruction is one-on-one within a group class setting. Starting with learning the Primary Series, students practice independently. The teacher is present to support and assist each student individually by giving physical adjustments (if you choose) and/or verbal instructions. Mysore classes are an opportunity to develop a personal practice that one can have for life . For more info. click on link in bio #practiceisprogress 🙏🏾🧘🏻♀️🧘🏽♂️🤸🏿♀️🐘 .. . . . . . . . . #byc #beachyogacentre #ashtanga #vinyasa #yoga #ashtangayoga #yogaforlife #yogaforeverybody #torontoyoga #torontobeaches #torontolife #practiceisprogress #toronto #selfpractice #yogaselfpractice (at Beach Yoga Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CULMB_6JbiU/?utm_medium=tumblr
Finding ways to challenge stability, control, and coordination with these front/side facing lunge sequences on the #PilatesReformer. 🏃🏻♀️ The upright footbar is a helpful stabilizer and I appreciate the sense of safety it provides. 😄 🏃🏻♀️ Using one 🔵 spring! 🏃🏻♀️ 7️⃣ variations facing the side & 3️⃣ facing front. 👉🏻Flip through all 10 clips to see the full sequences! 💪🏻 . . . . . . . . Outfit by @fabletics #selfpractice #pilatesreformer #allegro2reformer #contrology #pilatespro #movementteacher #pilatesinspo #iteachpilates #pilates #pilatesfeelsgood #relpilates #pilateslovers #wellness #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #lungeseries #fullbodyworkout #allegro2 #creativepilates #fitnessfriday #pilatessessions #balance #functionaltraining #advancedpilates #pilatesisforeveryBODY #pilatescommunity #movementheals #pilatesofinstagram #mindfulmovement (at Clinton Hill) https://www.instagram.com/p/CogD0TQu2P7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Soft acrobatics and hand balancing! Happy the corona hit just before summer at least 😎. I’m using my extra time to delve deeper into other practices such as hand balancing and acrobatics. For those of you that have more time on your hands and feel a little bored. Perhaps see this as the perfect opportunity to get into good habits, learn new things, cook, train or just chill out and recharge. I find time is a rich that many people don’t value or use well (I say this from personal experience). #thinkpositive #move #learn #usetimewisely #acrobatics #handbalancing #fitspo #selfpractice #selflove #time #coronavirus #reflection #mindfulness #mindset #respecttime (at Oslo, Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAArVcMANRq/?igshid=tv0jqrh4zdtq
The body is the ultimate machine; the perfect state-of-the-art gadget.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Life has a million ways to challenge it. It bends you, breaks you, shapes you, kneads you, and grinds you in all aspects. And with all this, the body continues to adapt. The more you learn about your body, the better you get at using it in all its dimensions - physically, mentally, and spiritually. That’s the greatest feature of our state-of-the-art body!