Mind & Motion

After wat hing Romana so gracefully perform Rowing in the vintage clip we shared on Wednesday, I was reminded that this exercise really can look like the real thing. 🚣🏼‍♀️

When we’re first learning Pilates, we often break an exercise down into steps: Roll back. Bend the elbows. Open the arms... That’s an important part of the learning process, but those steps can sometimes become a little mechanical.

I was taught to sit tall between each repetition, but I find that pulling the handles back to the chest from the rounded, forward position creates a continuous rhythm that feels much more like rowing a boat.

Once you know the sequence, let one rep flow into the next. The movement becomes smoother, more dynamic, and the whole body starts working together.

We’re exploring the four classical Rowing exercises all month long at Mind & Motion.

Red, White, and Glutes. 🇺🇸🍑

May you enjoy your independence for many years to come—with strong glutes that carry you through backyard barbecues, beach days, neighborhood walks, and all the little summer memories. Happy Independence Day (weekend)! ❤️🤍💙

Last month we introduced a new series called: Move of the Month. Our first move: Teaser. Throughout the month of June we all practiced teaser or some variation of teaser in every class at Mind & Motion.

Because there are so many exercises in the pilates repertoire, it’s impossible to get to every one in each class. The Move of the Month gives us the opportunity to witness and feel progress with a specific classical exercise. We are all working together as a community to refine our practice.

Here is a clip of this morning’s class performing teaser. I’m so proud of them!!!!!!!!

Up next month - ROWING! 🚣

ICYMI: Science says one of the best ways to stay consistent with exercise is to work out with other people.

Want better results? Find a buddy—science proves working out with other people has a whole host of benefits.