The Practice Yoga and Pilates

The Practice Yoga and Pilates Yoga+Pilates Studio in Liberty, MO. Focused on mindfulness and feeling the difference!

09/16/2026

One of the most common things we see in a bridge is the hips lifting so high that the movement starts coming from the lower back instead of the hips.

Here’s what to focus on instead:

→ Keep your ribs connected to your pelvis rather than letting them flare open.

→ Lift through your hips, allowing them to extend without over-arching your lower back.

→ Think about creating length through the front of your hips rather than pushing your belly toward the ceiling.

Your glutes are responsible for hip extension, but when we chase height instead of control, we can end up relying more on our lower back.

The goal isn’t to make the bridge bigger. It’s to make the movement more intentional.

Next time you bridge, pay attention to where you feel the work. A little awareness can change how an exercise feels!

I’m hosting a Pilates workshop this weekend! If you’re someone who’s never done Pilates or has been doing it for years, ...
09/15/2026

I’m hosting a Pilates workshop this weekend! If you’re someone who’s never done Pilates or has been doing it for years, come join me to learn a little deeper.

This will be workshop style, with a workout involved. Pausing to pay attention to movements and understanding the “why” of different things your body’s feeling along the way.

If you’ve ever been to a Pilates class and thought “I just don’t feel like I’m doing it right” come see me this Saturday at The Practice Yoga + Pilates Studio at 11:30am.

Limited spots available, sign up on FitDegree 😊

09/14/2026

Movement is about the journey there. The things you learn about your body along the way, the movements you get a little better at, and the moments you realize you’re stronger than you were before.

It’s leaving class feeling more connected to your body, not just because of what you accomplished, but because you understand yourself a little more.

And that’s why we’re called The Practice 🤍

09/11/2026

Truth is, there’s room for both ⬇️

When we’re lying on our backs in a Pilates class, we want to understand why we choose one position over another.

In neutral, the spine maintains its natural curves, giving us an opportunity to practice 360° breathing.. allowing the rib cage to expand into the front, sides, and back of the body.

Think of your core like a cylinder: diaphragm on top, pelvic floor on the bottom. When we inhale, the diaphragm descends and the pelvic floor responds, creating a natural pressure system throughout the body.

When we forcefully imprint into the mat, we change that relationship. The pelvis tucks, the low back flattens, and we can lose some of that natural 360° expansion and pelvic floor movement.

That doesn’t make imprint wrong. It’s an incredibly useful tool for certain movements! But we don’t want our bodies to only know one position.

Neutral gives us a place to practice breath, support, and awareness so eventually, our bodies can find that organization without us having to think about it.

Hi! I'm Mandy. I’ve been teaching Pilates since 2003, and after more than 20 years of studying anatomy, yoga, and Pilate...
09/10/2026

Hi! I'm Mandy. I’ve been teaching Pilates since 2003, and after more than 20 years of studying anatomy, yoga, and Pilates, I’ve never seen Pilates more popular than it is today (it's everywhere!!) and it's not going anywhere.

I’m so excited to offer a Mat Pilates instructor certification at The Practice this fall and to share what I’ve spent more than 20 years learning, practicing, and teaching.

For this training, I’ve put my heart and soul into rewriting the curriculum, and it's seriously better than ever. We really dissect the *why* behind the work.. how the body moves, how to teach with intention, and why the health of the spine is so important.

You don’t necessarily have to want to become a teacher to benefit from it. We’ve had people go through the training simply because they wanted to understand their own bodies better.

This will likely be the last one for over a year, so if you've been thinking about becoming a Mat Pilates instructor, I’d love to have you join me! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions before signing up ☺️

One more week for early bird pricing! https://www.thepractice-studio.com/pilates-teacher-training

09/10/2026

Set yourself apart.

Pilates is everywhere right now—and there are weekend certifications galore. This is not one of those.

This training is immersive, thorough, and designed to give you a real understanding of Pilates, movement, anatomy, and how to actually teach it well. The instructors who come out of these trainings are next level.

The curriculum is fresh, the manual has been completely revised, and I truly believe this is my best work yet. I’ve taken everything I’ve been studying and learning lately—along with 20+ years of experience in anatomy, personal training, yoga, and Pilates—and rolled it into one incredible course.

Whether you want to become a Pilates teacher or simply want to understand Pilates and your own body on a much deeper level, this training is for you.

We will not offer this training again for a while. At this point, I’m not even sure I’ll offer it in 2027.

Just a few spots remain. If you have questions, message us and we can start the conversation.

There’s a place for everyone on that yoga mat.. you just need to show up 🤎If you’ve ever thought “I’m not a yoga person,...
09/08/2026

There’s a place for everyone on that yoga mat.. you just need to show up 🤎

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not a yoga person,” maybe it’s worth asking: what if you just haven’t found your version of yoga yet?

09/07/2026

Wait for the end… 👀

Come to one, or come to all Avita Yoga sessions whether you’re a member or not. Sept. 11-13 🙌 Sign up in FitDegree through our bio link 📎 You deserve to feel good again!

Bookmark this for your next hangout night with some friends, or a self care date with yourself 🤷‍♀️ doesn’t matter!Just ...
09/04/2026

Bookmark this for your next hangout night with some friends, or a self care date with yourself 🤷‍♀️ doesn’t matter!

Just a few things you don’t want to miss this month 📎 register through our website 🤍

09/04/2026

We come for the movement. But it’s how we feel afterward that keeps us coming back.

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Liberty, MO
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