Join me for our 10 Day Calming Pilates Journey!

All levels are welcome to this program, which is all about creating a calm mind through conscious movement and breathing in a simple, down-to-earth manner. Enjoy the benefits of reduced stress levels and a clearer, more focused mind, by simply utilizing how our bodies react to the harmony of movement and breathing.

Ease into the short practices each day with an open mind and allow the positive changes to happen. I encourage you to choose the level of exercises that feel the best for you. It’s okay if there are days when you feel a little off. This journey is all about finding and keeping our center, even through turbulent times. You will improve with time; all you need to do is practice consistently and listen to your body.

DAY 1 is about celebration. Often, we forget to appreciate the little things, yet they have a huge impact on our lives. So, in today’s class we are conscious about the air we breathe, the way our body feels when we move, and our small, everyday victories. Among these we count that we practiced instead of lazing around. Because acknowledging the good things and our accomplishments enables us to acknowledge others as well, which is another source of satisfaction for us and for those around us, too. I hope you enjoy!

DAY 2 focuses on breathing. Shallow breaths are way more common even amongst healthy people than they should be, caused partly by lack of physical activity, partly by stress. Today we make sure that we fill our lungs while we go through the routine. Just enjoy the flowing movements and the relaxing effect of those long, deep breaths. I hope you’ll like it!

DAY 3 guides your focus to your center. The core and balancing exercises strengthen the powerhouse, which is located in your lower abdominal area. Having a strong powerhouse increases your efficiency when working out and helps to prevent lower back injuries. It also results in better balance, both physically and mentally. Combined with deep breathing, this short routine centers the body and calms the mind. I hope you enjoy!

DAY 4 will challenge your core muscles more than previous days did. Jump into the flow of this short core strength routine to eliminate the physical and mental stress of the long workday. Overcoming challenges is a great way to build strength and confidence and thus resilience. Remember to choose the right level of exercises to match your current state though. The goal is to empower by getting stronger, so avoid overstraining. Slow and steady wins the race when building core strength. I hope you enjoy!

DAY 5 is a short routine that focuses on balance with the help of core strength exercises, correct alignment, and concentration. Improve your posture, your sport performance and reduce the risk of injuries and falls by following along this workout. In a broader sense, it’s also worth guiding our attention to finding balance between work and rest, responsibilities and fun, strengthening and stretching, long-term goals and short-term gains. We’re halfway through the 10-day program, I hope you enjoy this class.

DAY 6 is a relaxing flow Pilates class, perfect for a lazy weekend, or after a long workday. Ease into the stretches and the fluid movements to tone the body and quiet the mind. This routine is a great choice if you want to get refreshed quickly, or if you’re cooling down after a hard workout. So, start the second half of the 10-day program with relaxing your body and your mind as well. I hope you enjoy!

DAY 7 will take you through a flowing stretch routine that banishes stress from your muscles and your thoughts. This class is perfect on its own but is also highly recommended as a cooldown after a strength workout. Breathe deeply when you do these stretches and enjoy the resulting calm mind and increased mobility. I hope you’ll like it!

DAY 8 builds on the previous day's stretches and focuses on strengthening your core. Building up strength in the deep core muscles makes you stand and look taller, which is an amazing confidence booster. It also balances out the hunched position of sitting at a desk or behind the wheel all day. Follow along and do the right level of the exercises for you and repeat this workout when you only have time for a quick strength session. I hope you enjoy!

DAY 9 focuses on mobilizing joints, stretching muscles and ligaments. Move, breathe, and get refreshed with this short class as you get near to the end of the program. The flowing exercises make you feel like you filled up your energy supplies, getting ready to tackle the challenges ahead. I hope you enjoy!

DAY 10. We arrived at the final day of our 10 Day Calming Pilates Journey, congratulations for making it this far! We complete the program with a short full body flow routine, strengthening the positive habit of working out daily. If you have followed along the previous classes, then you can already feel the effects of paying attention to yourself for just a few minutes a day. You are getting stronger and more flexible, and hopefully feel like exercising regularly. Keep up the good habits, get inspired by your achievement, and inspire those around you by leading with a good example. Thank you for joining me and see you on the mat soon!