Blog

Pilates Happy Hour Detox Routine

Pilates, Workouts

How to Detox and a Detox Pilates Workout Video

It seems everyone is talking about how to detox and how to cleanse the body lately.  From body wraps to juice drinks, you can find tools everywhere …

Inspiration

Honor Your Achievements Before Making Your Goals

I was that person who LOVED to get new planners at the office supply store.  I would spend thirty minutes looking at every kind of day …

Inspiration

How To Release Expectations and Avoid Disappointment

Our daughter is a great sleeper.  I know I’m really lucky and I’m grateful every day she sleeps through the night and takes long naps.  The …

Pilates, Workouts

How To Do the Perfect Pilates Mat Rollover

Hi everyone! In any exercise and fitness modality, there are certain exercises that can be more challenging than others.  They either take more flexibility, more body …

Pilates Happy Hour Love

Inspiration

Letting Go Of Control – Easier Said Than Done

I am in love with podcasts.  I discovered them a few months ago and am somewhat addicted.  As you may know, I walk about 45 minutes …

Pilates

Do You Want To Teach Pilates? You Can!

So I planned on writing this post all about the details of becoming a Pilates instructor, the history of different schools, and how I created my …

Fitness, Workouts

The Perfect Warm-Up For Any Activity!

The dreaded “warm-up”.  It’s the part we all want to skip in a workout.  I know people sometimes sneak in five minutes late to a fitness …

Inspiration

Happy Thanksgiving and Instagram Holiday Contest!

I’m sitting here in my parents’ kitchen in Portland, OR.  My dad is hand grinding coffee beans for his morning cup.  My mom is starting Thanksgiving …

Inspiration

WHY You Do Something is More Important Than WHAT You Do – aka “why am I drinking tea??”

  I love coffee.  Really really really love.  I love the taste (cream and a little sugar), the warmth, the camaraderie with others when sharing a …

Health & Injuries, Inspiration

The Good and Bad of Online Medical Advice and Information

When I was born, we didn’t use computers.  I didn’t have an email account until college or a cell phone until I was 21.  I had …