I gravitate to Pilates, kind of like when you meet that one friend in middle school, that you just know is going to be your best friend forever. I don’t tire or get bored of Pilates, and I know it works. It has worked for me not only as a means of staying fit and toned, but it has help me to develop my intuition, become a more mindful mother and citizen of the world, heal physically from various accidents, as well as heal emotionally from trauma. In times that have felt disjointed, Pilates helped to create harmony.
There is a Navajo concept called Hozhö, that also speaks of harmony. It is a way of living, a choice to create beauty and balance with our actions as we move through life. The modernized and industrialized world we live in has created a lifestyle that is out of balance. We live unsustainably, well beyond the ecological context of our bodies and the environment. This imbalance weighs on my mind perpetually, and as I try to think of ways to address it, I am...
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a series of step by step videos to lay a beautiful foundation for your new house. Learn techniques to relax the hips, protect the lower back, strengthen your core, support your neck, address tight hamstrings and keep your shoulders aligned.