Intermediate Path

Week #1 - We focus on Breath.

  Breath is the most essential of the Pilates Principles because it establishes the mind body connection. Breathing calms the nervous system and can create a meditative state. Through breath your brain can begin to focus on the moment in front of you.

• NUTRITION TIP: Start your day with a glass of warm lemon water. This helps to hydrate your body and stimulate your digestive system.

• HEALTHY HABIT: Morning pages.

  Start journaling about how you feel - physically, mentally, spiritually. Keep track from week to week throughout this program.

  What is improving? What is challenging? What do you love? Where do you feel resistance? What makes your body happy? Where do you disengage?

• NOTE: This week I have chosen cardio on your alternate days versus adding strength training so that you can focus on the foundations breath work + Pilates.

• Some of the classes include the option to use props. Don't worry if you do not have a prop because each workout can be done without props as well. If you do decide that you'd prefer to use props here is a short list:

  • Foam Roller | Light set of weights - 1-3 lbs | Optional: Magic Circle | Theraband | Pilates Ball | Block to sit up on

  • Alternative choices: Water bottles for weights and Pillow for circle and block