Teammona: Every Body Fitness

Love to show off my clients! 😍 This mother-daughter pair makes me laugh even while they’re working hard on good movement. They are different in height, age, and physical needs, and we still mange to have a little fun getting it all done. 😊♥️

I beg you, do not wait until you have less body fat to start enjoying the things that you can do with your body. Move your body consistently in a well-rounded way, every week, at least several days a week, and you will come to find joy in playing with movement. .. And the amount of body fat will be less impactful the more you relish living in your precious vessel of a body. ♥️

Pilates is a great place to start. It gives your body confidence to do other things, and to do them better. Who knows where it might lead you? 😊

If you love to see strength with control, and the blending of east & west, you MUST check out this clip featuring Li Xing of Li Xing Pilates, a student of master instructor Kathy Corey Pilates.
Fun to have aspirational goals to work toward! 😀

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A beautiful evening where Eastern and Western cultures met through the Pilates method. Through Li Xin, students trained by Kathy Corey brought to the stage a moving performance that blended Pilates, Chinese culture, and breathtaking aerial movements, creating a truly powerful and unforgettable moment to witness. — Uma noite especial em que as culturas oriental e ocidental se encontraram por meio do método Pilates. Através de Li Xin, alunos treinados por Kathy Corey trouxeram ao palco uma apresentação emocionante, unindo Pilates, cultura chinesa e movimentos aéreos de tirar o fôlego, criando um momento verdadeiramente potente e inesquecível de assistir. #pilates

When you come to a Pilates class - whether with me live online or in-person with me and my colleagues at Pilates Northwest - you will notice that we are a little obsessed with breathing. ;-)
Done well, breathing can stretch the spaces between the ribs and engage the abdominals, provide support for movement, not to mention help regulate your parasympathetic nervous system.

Come play with us! 😀

(Thanks to Pilates Northwest for sharing this great image from PhysioFixers showing the synergy required to breathe well!).

This is a lovely graphic showing the movement of the musculature during inhalation and exhalation. It’s a coordinated effort to form a perfect breath pattern. Thanks to PhysioFixers for this keen look at the intricacies. 👀

Seattle spring is glorious, and getting out to actively appreciate it with gratitude is good for your psyche!
Check out The Seattle Times ‘ great list of where to take in our famous cherry blossoms and lift your spirits. 😊🌸

See cherry blossoms on these Seattle-area urban hikes

These Seattle-area urban hikes lead to wonderful cherry blossom sights Where can you join pods of pink-seekers and commune with the blossoms during their fleeting displays while getting in a nice urban hike? Here are some options.

If you are struggling physically, know that me and my colleagues at Pilates Northwest will always, always do our best to find a way to keep you moving in a way that's safe and supportive. It's our passion!😍

This is my client-friend Anna K., a GenX athlete who inspires me with her determination. ❤️

One of the most important aspects of Pilates is the way movements can be modified to support your needs at any moment. Our very dedicated client came for her session in a boot and with crutches, but is still able to practice and hone her Pilates skills with some modifications from Mona. Thanks for inspiring us to keep moving even with challenges! Keep up the fantastic work! Teammona: Every Body Fitness