Here Amanda demonstrates Warrior III one of your November Five. This trains your back, your legs and the small muscles in your feet and ankles that help you balance.
You will notice she is doing this move standing on the BOSU. If you don’t have one of these at home you can challenge your balance by standing on an uneven surface like beach sand or a pillow.
Having balance issues? Try for one minute of this every day and see if your balance has improved by the end of the month.
Looking to get in an extra Pilates session this week? Join our Wednesday night group this Wednesday November 14th at 6:30 pm. In this hour long mixed level Pilates mat class we build strength, improve balance and increase flexibility with moves like our November Five exercises, plus I’m still on my campaign for the perfect plank so expect lots of plank variations!
This is an ongoing group (five people max) that meets once a week at Fluid’s Sellwood Studio and this week I have one available spot with your name on it.
Please call, text or email me if you would like for me to hold this space for you. 503-705-4762
Anne@FluidPortland.com
It’s been a tough election season with both sides battling it out. Well for most of us here in Oregon the ballots are in and the tough choices have been made. Hooray! You no longer have to decide between…..Pilates or Yoga.
You know your girlfriend who claims Pilates is “too slow” for her and she ONLY does Bikram Yoga? How bout your Pilates devotee who thinks Yoga is for skinny 19 year olds?
Can’t we all just get along?
Yes!
Join Anne this Thursday November 8th at Sellwood Yoga from 7:30 to 8:45 pm for an exploration of Pilates and Yoga. There is much crossover between the two – the focus on breathing and alignment, creating dynamic fluid movements, strengthening and lengthening your muscles and improving your balance just to name a few
We start with Pilates stabilization exercises to wake up the small muscles that support your spine. We then flow through a vinyasa style yoga series to build strength and flexibility and improve your balance. We finish with a specific flexibility program to loosen hips and shoulders and a short guided meditation.
Space is limited. To reserve your spot head over to Sellwood Yoga’s website. Drop ins welcome, preregistration is encouraged. This class is suitable for all levels.
Here Maddie Demonstrates King Arthur, or a variation on Crescent Lunge. Try this yoga pose for one minute every day this month and you will quickly notice improved balance, leg strength and hip flexibility.
See how her front knee is stacked right over her ankle and her back is nice and long? Place a towel under your back knee if this is painful.
And the front view. She has space between her shoulders and ears plus a big smile on her face. Go Maddie!
My buddy Laura and I headed out for a lunch time hike at the Hoyt Arboretum last week. Here are some shots of the fall color…
Can you see Mt. St. Helens?
Yup she’s in a tank top in October!
It looks like today (Thursday) is our best bet for sun this week. What are your favorite in town hiking spots? Could you get out for a quick walk at lunch or after work? Call me if you would like motivation or a walking buddy.