This Move Is Called Resting Students. . . Honestly, They Tell Me They Feel Renewed When They Leave...

This move is called “resting students.” 😋. . Honestly, they tell me they feel renewed when they leave... 😉... . I just wanted to share this moment because the Pilates world is influenced too much by the idea of dancer’s perfection... we forget about the sweat and work of the soldiers, police officers, and boxers that Joseph Pilates worked with before the dancers stumbled into his studio.... . These folks in my class work hard, and I so, so love them for it... They earned this rest moment, for sure. 💕... I hope they motivate you to work hard this week to the best of YOUR ability, whatever that looks like... because on YOU, it looks BEAUTIFUL. ❤️. . . #motivateMonday #motivationmonday #bodypositive #youdoyou #dowhatyoucan #progressnotperfection #pilates #pilatesreformer #lovethework #everybody (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BtM8xPZHqTJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11qhirxidpui0

Staying positive doesn’t mean ignoring what’s not going the way you want it to. It IS being grateful for what you can be in the moment, and looking ahead to when things will improve... That can mean super short challenges like, “Oh, my butt is killing me in this workout! I can only do half the reps! BUT, I’m doing more than yesterday and know if I stay consistent I’ll eventually do all the reps!!” ... It can be longer term let-downs, “Wah! So bummed that [event beyond my control] means that I’ll have to miss [event I’ve been looking forward to]... So sad! I will have to find other ways to [mark the occasion/train for the future/find alternative activities]. Then I’ll still have something to look forward to.”... . So it’s okay to see a problem or a challenge. What makes you resilient and the challenge less of a take-down is where you put your focus. Put your focus forward! 😍. . Thanks to @mary_zoe for supplying today’s inspiration! .. .. #motivation #motivatemonday #bodymindspirit #keepgoing #lookingup #positivevibes #positivity #yougotthis #fitatanyage #fitover40 #fitatanysize #bodypositive #dogmama #unicorn #mindset . https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pI9wxgwUf/?igshid=14seh98mjgyxw

It took me a long time to realize we are not meant to be perfect. We are meant to be whole.

Jane Fonda (via onlinecounsellingcollege)

This is beautiful. Body, mind, spirit, all cared for. <3

Not saying there isn’t hard stuff happening in the world, I’m just saying: Feel. The. Love.... It’s out there in the world, too. ❤️.

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In fact, there’s so much love, the more you look for it, that it can be as overwhelming a feeling as when you feel hopeless against all the hard stuff - EXCEPT! Except you are overwhelmed by the glimmer of hope you feel, and maybe of how you are afraid to believe in the goodness and hope....

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But it’s there! So take it in... let it fill you with a moment of wonder... and then notice the very next thing you feel like doing... Maybe you feel like reaching out to an old friend, or helping out a favorite charity, or going out in nature, or doing some self-love like a workout...

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Whatever it is, let that moment of feeling how big love is carry you into the next thing you do... with love. ❤️

Can you help me out with a love tap for my friend and client @labarich ? 😍... Help me celebrate how beautiful and strong she is! 💕 ... ... Here she’s working on keeping glutes, abs, and obliques ON as she opens her shoulders and finds a little spinal extension... ... Don’t be fooled by her grace! That bar she’s holding? It’s NOT static - it’s hung on springs so she has to use her strength to keep from falling down to the mat... AND, she’s doing it with a big smile, to boot! 😃. . Tag someone YOU appreciate who does their work with dedication and a beautiful good-natured smile! 😘. .. .. #strongsaturday #strength #pilates #Cadillac #cadillacpilates #balance #beautiful #movement (at Pilates Northwest) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BtG6rEzHels/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4izkqgv8juaw

You do YOU!! ❤️. . Give yourself permission to NOT follow the leader. Look at the screen, see what they’re doing, and then look away into the mirror or inwardly at yourself and MIND YOUR OWN BODY.... . If you have injuries like I have injuries, you got to make your body last for the long-haul..., You know what’s contraindicated for you and if you don’t, ASK me, or ask your physical therapist, or your doctor. I can help you figure out a modification, because the LAST thing I want you to do is to stop moving because you’re scared. . What movement will you commit to today? You can make it happen! Tell me when you do!! 😍 . . #youdoyou #listentoyourbody #moveyourbody #nothingbutlove #bodypositive #healthymindset #workout #transform20 (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/teammona/p/BsoyOXGnBtv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=179qnsyof2u4j