Pilates can be very scripted. Exercises are meant to go in a certain order, the positions are very specific, and your breath should match your movements. As a previous dancer, this type of exercise feels like home to me; there are rules to follow, and I love a good rule! My husband, however, …
Finding Love for the Fundamentals
When we are learning something new, we are often so eager to get past the fundamentals and on to the next stage or accomplishment. I know that as a child, I thought the fundamentals were boring. I was a Scottish dancer from age four to nineteen, and we always had to practice our foot, arm, head …
Permission to Take a Break
As a kid, I know I looked forward to summer. Unstructured days of pure freedom! As adults, though, we obviously have obligations to take care of, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a break, too. Since it’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life that we create for ourselves, I’m giving …