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Lately, I’ve been learning the game of tennis. I’ve been taking lessons and working on my serve. This motion is so foreign to me. Serving is not a natural motion. While I understand the physics of it, my body is trying all kinds of cheats to make it easier. Thank goodness for videos because I can see what I am doing wrong.
Read MoreThis week I had my final session … for now with one of my snowbirds. She’ll be back in the Fall but it’s time for her to return to Wisconsin. When she came to me she explained her circumstances. After retiring with the goal of golfing more, she unfortunately has been plagues with many issues and several surgeries. All of this had left her not able to golf.
As with any new client it’s a bit of trial and error figuring out what works and what doesn’t. I look at it like a puzzle.
Read MoreI don’t usually remember my dreams but the other night I did and it was very vivid. They say dreams can tell us things and maybe that’s true because this dream while quirky certainly told me a thing or two. Let’s dive in for fun!
Read MoreIt’s Thanksgiving weekend and I’ve had some time to take a deep breath or two and relax. I always find Thanksgiving to be a time of contemplation. It’s a time to take stake of what is good and appreciate the opportunities, people, and accomplishments in my life.
This Thanksgiving has me thinking about what Pilates has done for me.
Read MoreAs many of you know I recently moved into my new home! It's been an exciting and busy time! Last week I spent my free time hauling car load after car load of my belongings to the new house.
By Saturday morning my back was aching from a week of heavy lifting.
Read MoreEarlier this week I had a fellow Pilates Teacher come to the studio for a private session. I had met her in Austin back in May at the Align Pilates Summit. She lives in Nashville not far from where I used to live but we never met there. Her parents live here in Surprise. Small World!
Read MoreI’ve talked about your why before - the reason you choose to do Pilates. It is different for just about everyone. For some it’s about toning up. For others it’s about bone health and building strength. For some it’s an hour of de-stressing and coping. And for others it’s rehab. Whatever your why, I am glad you are choosing to Shine with me and with Shine Pilates.
Read MoreThe other day I went to a concert and bought a bottle of Dasani Water. It was $8.75! I remember when it seemed ridiculous to pay $4 for the same water. It’s no secret that prices have gone up in a lot of places due to inflation. There are some items we just need - like water when you are thirsty. We have to bite the bullet and pay the higher price in these instances.
Read MoreWe have a new instructor at the studio! She and I were talking about how her first classes have gone. She told me how nervous she is before each class. I get it. I’ve been there, too! In fact I still have nerves some times. I don’t think it’s a bad thing actually.
Read MoreAbout a month after moving to Arizona, I decided to check out a country bar in Buckeye - Waddell’s Long Horn Corral. I had heard they had live bands and country dance lessons. According to the website the dance lesson started at 6:30 pm on Saturday night. I intentionally showed up at 6:40 pm … not thinking I was ready for the lesson but I would like to watch. A nice couple saw me sitting alone at the bar and asked if I was there for the lesson and then proceeded to insist that I take the lesson. Little did I know the lesson never really starts on time! They would not accept no for an answer! This was so far out of my comfort zone!
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