Greetings Village,

It’s funny looking back over the years how my Pilates instruction has evolved.

As it should, right?

Some of you have been with me a l o n g time and have probably noticed the nuanced changes in my cues, flow, routines, etc.

Over the past 2 years the biggest changes have come with how I teach breathwork (which I’ve written about in past newsletters), and the addition of squats, planks, and balance work in ALL of my Pilates Mat Classes and any at-home virtual client routines. I’ve even added weights to many of your routines when available.

I am sure you all love that.

Why the addition of squats, planks, and balance work to the Matwork? Isn’t Pilates Matwork enough? Well sure, but . . .

As I continued to teach the virtual Intermediate-Advanced Mat Class,

(Tuesdays at 10:30am and Thursdays at 9am)

I realized that without the use of the Reformer or Chair, we were missing, weekly, some good ol’ strength and balance training. So I added it in.

Then with my at-home clients, I started to do the same. And now that I teach two Pilates Mat Classes at the City of Minnetonka, I always end with a squat and balance series.

So what are the benefits?

Improved Balance (because balance is learned)
Ability to Squat with Strength & Less Pain
Stabilized Hip and Knee Joints
Pain Free Hip and Knee Joints
Reduction in Lower Back Pain
Toned and Strengthened Pelvic Floor
AND MORE!!!

This month I have included a short balance series video HERE to test and strengthen your balance. Try It Out and Enjoy!

If you want some of the benefits I listed above, sign-up for one of the FOUR Mat Classes I teach every week, or contact me to set-up a private session.

Warmly,

Lesley

P.S.

Movement is Medicine…

Balance is Learned…

Regular Routines will Boost your Physical Health!

Contact me to sign-up for Mat Classes!