Mind & Motion

Pivoting on a dime. New ways of connecting. A change of plans. A broadening horizon. Managing anxiety. ... LOADS of family time (in the mountains, in the city, back to the mountains, then to the city... up/down, up/down...) Zoom zoom zoom. 2020 you've been REAL. Hello 2021. I'm so looking forward to see how you unfold. #2021 #happynewyear #dailymovementpractice #practicemovement #pilates #ritualoffitness See more

Sending a HUGE thank you to @skaya.bodies and @gaidapaulovska who have been live streaming pilates classes through Mind & Motion since March. We are still live streaming 6 days a week. If you cannot make the time of class just email us and we will send you a recorded copy. #pilatesclasses #livestreampilates #matpilates #mindandmotion #loveourteachers

Morning! How easy is this one for your knees and ankles? Can you sit comfortably on your feet? As you move up to kneeling try and keep your spine parallel to the walls (shoulders over hips). If you need some help, just comment below! #mindandmotion #practicemovement #kneemobility #thighexercises #homeexercise #getfit #staymobile #ritualoffitness

I’m taking a pause from Instagram this week to focus on the development of Mind & Motion Online. I’m filming 16 movement/workout sessions in the next 2 weeks (it’s getting super real). I’m also giving thanks with my family on Thursday. Even though this year has brought a lot of uncertainties and disruption, I’m forever grateful to be on this path. My vision is clear and that counts for a lot. Please continue working the Movement Practices I have put together. You can do the... entire 4-5 posts of me in light blue, green, dark blue (just pick an outfit!). All of the moves should take you 20-30 min. You have time for it Happy Thanksgiving!!!! #happythanksgiving #thankful

Repost @anulamaiberg.... To anyone, specifically women, who need to hear this: you never need to politely wait your turn or be granted permission to be incredible. Say your truth, follow your moral compass and be less afraid. Being fearless can lead to some iconic results. I couldn’t have said it better myself @kamalaharris #repost

LIVESTREAM I’m teaching the livestream class this Saturday at 10am PST. I hope you all can join me! Sign up on the website. #livestream #pilatesclass #mindandmotion #pilatesclassonline #livepilatesclass #getfit #pilatesla

ABS FRONT BODY SERIES In this week's movement practice we are working on teaser If this move is as daunting for you as it is for me, I want to assure you that there is an iteration that you can do today. Let me know where you are with it! Is this series easy? hard? just right? The more I know, the better I can teach. :) Tips & sequencing: ROLL-UP: If you can't sit up from lying down DM me and I'll send you a little homework :) For everyone else; this move is abo...ut transferring weight through your spine, loading your belly and stretching the back of your legs. The higher your arms are to the ceiling, the more load in your belly! (arms by your ears the whole time is the hardest). Exhale as you sit up and roll through your back. Try 6. LEG CIRCLES: try to keep your pelvis stable. Lean into your ribs and your tail in order to help stabilize. Find freedom in your leg and stability in your trunk. Try 5 each direction. (You can also do smaller ones with your leg in table top. It's on my feed.) SINGLE LEG TEASER: Feel free to bend the lifting leg if an extended knee is too challenging. Exhale to lift. You are balancing on the back of your pelvis here! Try 4 each side. ROLLING LIKE A BALL: Begin by balancing on the back of your pelvis. Round your spine by sinking deeply in your belly. Tip back and then roll up. My hands are pressing into my shins and my shins are pressing into my hands. Just roll with it. TEASER: Here we are putting pieces of all of these moves into one. There's a little bit of roll-up, we are balancing on the back of the pelvis, our legs are holding up. You can see I'm struggling to straighten my knees here. Ideally, you should come up with straight legs but I have to bend my knees. I find this much easier to do in bed (because of the soft surface, so feel free to try that). Try 4. Stand up, walk around. How does it feel? I will be adding more this practice tomorrow! #movementpractice #practicemovement #pilates #movementprogressions #ritualoffitness #sittingexercises #sittingonthefloor #pilatesforcore #squat #yoga #floorexercises #pilatesmatexercises #breathe #holistichealth #pilatesmat #pilateshomeexercises See more

Today I’m giving you a little glimpse of the studio. I can’t wait for the studio to be full of movers once we are allowed to safely reopen. #mindandmotion #pilateslosangeles #pilatesstudio #pilatesreformer #pilatesstudiotour #reformerclasses #getfitla #losangelesfitness

We are celebrating 9 years this month at Mind & Motion. I've gathered some photos so that you can see the chronology of our time on Sycamore and 3rd. When I think about the past nine years a smile comes across my face. The community we have formed (who are still with us virtually) and the teachers who have shared their wisdom, encouragement, and passion for movement, has made this studio flourish. Mind & Motion is truly a place to explore movement and nurture our bodies. Alt...hough I've mostly been occupying the space by myself these past 6 months, I still LOVE being here. I love the environment that I've created. But I miss you all! My hope is that we can continue into the future on Sycamore Ave and 3rd St. For now we are taking it day by day. I'm in the studio almost daily so if you're in the neighborhood drop by for a hello. We are still seeing clients virtually for our live-stream classes (so be sure to check them out if you've yet to do so). I'm also seeing some clients privately. A huge thank you to my amazing TEAM of teachers who have made the studio a welcoming and nurturing environment. @skaya.bodies @jackiejurist_pilates @wendyjquinn @bodyaxiom Many of you have moved on but your imprint remains @marianafrechelpilates @_mattrod @pilateswithcicely @celiapol @nicolewatkinspilates @lindsay_stryffeler_rivera Thank you to everyone who has made this studio thrive these past 9 years. Hopefully we will be celebrating our 10 year IN PERSON! #movementpractice #practicemovement #animalflow #movementprogressions #ritualoffitness #mindandmotion #9years #pilatesstudio #plank #squats #noweightsexercise #yoga #floorexercises #pilatesmatexercises #breathe #holistichealth #pilatesmat #homeexercses #pilateshomeexercises #pilatesformoms

Let’s talk about this one! People often ask me how pilates is different. I think it boils down to two distinct areas, 1) repetition of movement, while considering the spine, 2) range of training (from somatic/ sensory to oppositional/ tension). Yoga definitely explores spinal movement but the practice pieces movements together to create a flow (such as a sun salutation). There may be some exploration of repetition but the focus is more on getting the body into a postur...e, rather than ‘a moving posture.’ Whereas in pilates we are generally repeating the same movement anywhere from 5-15x. The focus is more on doing the move, rather than on holding the posture. Other fitness practices such as weight training, or calisthenics involve repetition but are missing some unique movements in regards to spinal mobility (...I would even say spinal stabilization is less of a focus). We would do a chin-up or a squat, but we’re not spending time rolling on the floor. Somatic practices such as Feldenkrais involve repetition and are practicing spinal movements in all directions but they aren’t interested in ‘vigor.’ The focus is more on ease and efficiency. Pilates explores spinal movement and stability in a multitude of directions. The practice involves moving through many exercises in hour (as we don’t do ‘sets’ generally). We can explore these movements with the intent of having a somatic/ sensory experience and use very little effort, or we can maximize oppositional forces and load our muscles to create a vigorous experience. It just depends on what we need or want for that day. After a session your body will feel physically balanced. Your posture is improved. And your joints will love you as they’ve each had a time to articulate. If you’ve yet to try the equipment, I HIGHLY recommend it. Please comment below if you have more insights to offer!!!! How do you think pilates is different? #pilates #pilatesteacher #pilateseveryday #pilatesforlife #pilatespractice #somatics #exploremovement #alignandrelease #holistichealth #mindandmotion #pilatesnerd #pilatesmat #pilatesisdifferent See more

I hope you all are having a relaxing weekend. We are taking advantage of this weather and better air. Give those who you love an extra squeeze today. #momlife

A little arm series to brighten up your Tuesday. Try 10-12 of each (I get off here at the end). I’m using 2lb weights but use what ya got! You can try these standing, sitting, while on zoom... so easy! #shoulderexercises #pilatesforworkers #deskexercise #mindandmotion #pilatesmat #ritualoffitness #pilateshomeexercises #squats #livestream #workoutwithus #pilateseveryday #holistichealth #getfit #pilatesformoms #pilatespractice

A plie combo just because I’m in a pink leo. Put some music on and follow along. #plies #ballet #balletbar #balletforfitness #balletathome #ritualoffitness #formerdancer

I’m honored to be featured over at @theformagency today. Please head over to their page to read about my Movement Ritual. Thank you @theformagency #mindandmotion #ritualoffitness #mindbodypractice #mindfulness #holistichealth

SQUATS CONTD squats are a helpful skill to have at your disposal. If you can relax into your full squat you are: Stretching your pelvic floor and back Allowing your tail to just ‘hang’ Improving range in your hips and ankles ... Living in a primal posture that our ancestors occupied in daily life Here I’m playing with variations of support in my squat. Your heels may be lifted. Place your hands in front for support. Can you then place them behind you? You can also hold onto a couch arm for support. Or grab a doorknob in each hand (with the door ajar). Let your pelvis hang. Breathe. How often do you squat? Is this part of your movement practice? #mindandmotion #pilatesmat #ritualoffitness #pilateshomeexercises #squats #livestream #workoutwithus #pilateseveryday #holistichealth #getfit #pilatesformoms #pilatespractice #squatsforhealth #pelicfloorhealth #catcow #archandcurl #spinalmobility #spinestretch #relax #stretch

Continuing our ‘dance warm-up’ theme for the week, here are some simple tendus from first position. Again, the focus is warming up the feet, lifting through the midline and coordinating arms and legs. Feeling like a dancer yet? Should I go on??? #tendus #ballet #moderndance #dancefornondancers #ritualoffitness #trynewmoves #mindandmotion #dancewarmup #pilatesteacher #pilatesforhome

I’m continuing yesterday’s post of ‘get up on your feet and move!’ with a little dance warm-up. We always start dance class by warming up our feet. This should be pretty simple to follow? You can do it with me Do you like moving like this??? #dancewarmup #footwork #plies #stretch #mindandmotion #ritualoffitness #holistichealth #homexercise #moderndance #danceathome #getfit

42 today. A big thank you to my mama who made this all possible #happybirthday #mombirthday