Ok I know it’s December but I had to show you this shot of George demonstrating one of the November Five, Leg Pull Back.
Notice how he keeps his back straight and hips down while lifting one leg.
Strenghten Your Core and Stretch Your Back With Pilates Open Leg Rocker
Here Maddie demonstrates one of our November Five, the Open Leg Rocker.
As with all of the rolling exercises (and spine stretch and half roll back for that matter) the challenge is flexing your spine, or rounding your back, while keeping your shoulders down away from your ears.
If you find yourself “clunking” your back on the way down pull your belly button in and look at it. Imagine wrapping your front ribs internally.
Warrior III – Yoga For Standing Balance
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.
Pilates Mat Class This Wednesday at 6:30 pm
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
Pilates And Yoga Combination Class This Thursday November 8th
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.
- Pilates/ Yoga Combo Class
- Thursday November 8th, 7:30 – 8:45 pm
- Sellwood Yoga 7970B SE 13th Ave (across the street from Grand Central)
- All levels welcome