Your feet are an extension of your heart.
Sounds crazy, right?
When this idea was first presented to us by Amy Alpers of The Pilates Center it caused a moment of hesitation, and then quickly resonated. Our feet are shock absorbers for how we move through the world. More than that, they can be seen as part of the circulatory system, serving as a pump to aid in returning blood back to the heart against gravity to be reoxygenated.
We don't pay our feet much attention unless something is wrong or we realize we need a pedicure. The truth is, the strength and mobility of the feet is connected to how you are able to move (or not move) through the world, and also how efficiently your blood - your life force - moves through you. What a "lightbulb" moment!
It’s easy to spend most of your time focused on “the core” in Pilates, that is a foundational focus after all. But classic Pilates exercises like mat work Side Leg Series and Footwork on the Reformer inherently tap into the feet / heart connection in a way that can go unnoticed. Realizing that Pilates - while not naturally a cardiovascular type of exercise - does in fact help your heart is quite a nice bonus if you ask us!
We've got one more Intro Workshop coming up! It's ideal for those curious about the chakra system and how it relates to a mindful movement practice. All movement is restorative in nature, making it appropriate for all levels, ages, and abilities. This program aims to support each participant in opening doors towards a sustainable movement ritual and fitness routine, a better relationship with your body, and an evolved understanding of what it means to operate your day-to-day life from a place of “everything is connected.”
Join us on Saturday, April 30th @ 12pm to 1:30pm
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Call to Action in the Name of Change
As mindful movement practitioners, we are in the business of supporting and guiding our clients through change. That change does not happen in a vacuum, but instead has ripple effects. In that way, we are in the business of change in the individual, the community, and the world.
Recent laws in Texas have dramatically altered the day-to-day landscape for transgendered youth, their parents, and their healthcare providers. Parents are scared to take their kids to urgent care for basic medical treatment for fear the realization that they are supporting their child in being who they truly are will result in being reported for child abuse. We are sharing action steps we can all take outlined by the Campaign for Southern Equality and Resources for Transgender Youth of Texas, because the right to live freely as your whole and healthy self belongs to everyone.