For this week, I thought I would focus in on core exercises by introducing you to the gal who introduced ME to Pilates: Mari Winsor.
I don't really remember how or why we ended up with three Winsor Pilates DVDs, but I'm pretty sure it was my sister's idea. All I remember is that together we tried out this 20-minute workout I've posted below, and I got hooked! Pilates was the first workout I experienced that felt more centering than exhausting. Pilates, for me, became a form of meditation, a way of getting in touch with my body unlike anything else I had ever tried. As time went on, I felt increasingly strong and empowered too. Pilates is what I turned to tonight, after a really rough day, and I hope it's something that you'll find as grounding and empowering as I do.
This 20-minute workout video shows some of the basic moves of Pilates, and is the perfect place to start if you're a beginner to all of this. I'll post more advanced moves down the road, but even if you're a Pilates expert, it's good to return to basics and focus on form every now and then.
Enjoy!
P.S. See if you can identify my favorite quote!
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