More Training??

This past weekend I had the opportunity to participate in a Pilates Suspension Method Retreat. Overf the course of 3 days we laarned more than 200 Pilates Suspension moves on the suspension apparatus with Rebecca Beckler. She is wonderful and a wealth of knowledge.I highly recommend you follow her and train with her if you get the chance. We spent about 8 hours a day moving our bodies, challenging our minds. laughing, learning and growing. I loved every minute of it! This was actually my Christmas present to myself attending this retreat.

PIlates Musings, Pilates Continuing Ed.Lucie BecusDecember 14, 2021Shine Pilates StudioPilates workshop, suspension trainer, Rebecca beckler, shine pilates, Pilates suspension method, surprise Arizona pilates

Thankful

Thanksgiving was last week and I have so much to be thankful for! I moved to Arizona about 8 months ago and the time has really flown by! It dawned on me that I was in Arizona last Thanksiving for a solo trip and get away … when I decide it was time to get serious about moving here. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine one year later I would be an Arizona resident and business owner.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusNovember 29, 2021Shine Pilates Studiothanksgiving, shine pilates, surprise, surprise Arizona small business

Don't Listen

This weekend I did a 3 mile race at the World Wilderness Zoo. I used to race several times a year. Thanks to Covid and races being canceled, it’s been almost 2 years since I have competed. I have been competing in races since I was in the 7th grade and it is something I enjoy. Even so the day before the race, the little voice in my head started coming up with reasons I should just skip it!

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusNovember 17, 2021Shine Pilatesshine pilates studio, Shine pilates, Pilates workout, arizona pilates

My Reasons Why!

I left a fairly long and successful career in advertising and marketing to open my first studio. I was teaching Pilates and Spinning on the side but I knew I wanted to do more Pilates and less Advertising. It’s been over a decade since I made that leap and my reason why continues to grow.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusNovember 9, 2021Shine Pilates Studioshine pilates studio, surprise Arizona small business, surprise pilates

Mindset

The other day I was dealing with something stressful that was weighing heavy on my mind. What it is is not relevant and it’s been resolved but we all can have mood affecting, stressful times in our lives. Whether it’s a relationship issue, health issue or work issue, It’s hard to shut that off and focus on what you are doing.

focus, PIlates MusingsLucie BecusOctober 19, 2021Shine Pilatesmindset, pilates, shine pilates studio, surprise Arizona pilates, surprise, surpriseaz

Focus

If you have been to Shine Pilates, you have probably noticed the large clock on the wall. You may have also noticed that it doesn’t work. It’s set to 5 o’clock because one of my students felt it should be “5 o’clock somewhere!”.

PIlates Musings, Pilates ReformerLucie BecusOctober 12, 2021Shine Pilates pilates, shine pilates studio, surprise Arizona pilates

Why and How?

When I stumbled upon Pilates or more accurately was dragged by a friend, I realized very quickly the benefits to my body. I didn’t totally understand how this was different than the others activities I was doing. I was a runner, I lifted weights, I taught spinning and jumped at the chance to do most active fun events like canoe, boating, biking, etc. As I saw my body transforming in a very short period of time, I became intrigued. I wanted to know the why and the how of Pilates. It was only a few short months after my first class that I signed up for teacher training to learn more!

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusSeptember 15, 2021Shine Pilates Studioshine pilates studio, surprise Arizona pilates, west valley phoenix, pilates, Stott pilates

I feel you!

Life is often busy! And sometime it feels like we are waiting for the less busy time to do the thing we want to do or even the thing we know we need to do! With moving across the country and taking over a Pilates studio - I leel you on being busy!

focus, PIlates MusingsLucie BecusAugust 10, 2021Shine Pilates StudioShine pilates, surprise Arizona small business, surprise Arizona pilates, fitnes, pilates, reformer, west valley pilates

I'm Not Very Good at ...

Lately, I’ve caught myself a couple times saying, “I’m not very good at decorating” or some similar statement. I’m having a house built and with that comes … a lot of decorating! it’s not going to be done for a about a year so I have plenty of time. Still, I am feeling pressure … pressure I put on myself that is to have the house designed and figured out already. I’ve felt a bit overwhelmed by the prospect of doing a whole house.

PIlates MusingsLucie BecusJuly 20, 2021Shine Pilates Studiosterling grove, Shine pilates, surprise pilates, surprise arizona, surprise Arizona small business, west valley pilates, senior fitness

The Story I'm Telling Myself

I am a fan of Brene Brown. If you have read any of her books on vulnerability, maybe you are familiar with the concept of “The Story I am telling myself”. If you haven’t I’ll do my best to explain the concept.

Brene states that we put our own emotions, feelings, and insecurities in to each situation.

PIlates Musings, Pilates ReformerLucie BecusJune 9, 2021Shine Pilates Studiopilates, surprise arizona, west valley phoenix, west valley pilates, shine pilates studio, Shine pilates

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