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Is your head screwed on right? 2 weeks ago, your rest day homework was to stand on two feet 1 week ago, I had you check in with your pelvis... Today, we continue our scan up the body to your head (yeah, I know we skipped ribs and shoulders but sometimes placing the head places the rest). I’m gonna take a wild guess and say that your ears are in front on your shoulders instead of stacked over them. Now, shoving your head straight back won’t fix this - you just kinda end up with a double chin. Try this: Imagine sliding your head back and up a ramp, like someone is pulling your ears up a diagonal behind you. What does that feel like? Any other body parts fall into place? Let me know! #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #diastasisrecti #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

You’ve still got homework . Ever find yourself standing like you’ve got a baby in your hip but...there’s no baby? HW - Stand on 2 Feet Ahhh the baby hip bump. ... Ever find yourself standing like you’ve got a baby in your hip but...there’s no baby? (All. The. Time.) A few times today, check in with your feet. is your weight even on both feet? are you favoring your toes or your heels? rolling in or out? Centering yourself on your feet automatically sends a ripple effect up your body, putting everything in its place. Then try some breaths. #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #diastasisrecti #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

A wise man once said follow your own advice. (That man was my husband) I hadn’t done a true workout for myself in 4 days. I kept coming up with other things to do. I kept forgetting what a great impact movement has on my day. So today, instead of being teacher Katie I decided to be student Katie and follow my own advice. ... And then, while taking @lesley.logan ’s class, I literally became the grasshopper It’s nice when things line up that way What advice of your own should you follow? Tell me all about it #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

I don’t care how you walk, just start walking! (Kinda...ballerina walks are great but to get the most out of your walk, keep reading ) Day 8 - 15 min walk But, Katie, why is walking such a large part of the challenge?... Walking is actually one of the best forms of postpartum movement. It’s a gentle way to start restoring core function. Walking with good form: conditions your midsection with each step helps stabilize your pelvis helps restore pelvic bounce (the natural movement associated with the pelvic floor) may help ease aches and pains The key to get the most out of walking is making sure you have proper form. I know it’s silly to think that you may be walking wrong but pregnancy introduces some weird shifts and movement compensations into our body that don’t bounce back on their own. If you’re pushing a stroller, don’t be tempted to lean on it try incorporating The Breath as your heart rate increases or while going up a challenging incline make sure you’re pushing with you back leg as opposed to pulling with your front leg (more on this one later) Now grab your challenge calendar (you know where ) and get out there! #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #diastasisrecti #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

Day 2 of my favorite things - the Fletcher Towel. Check out the comments for the before and after!

The 28 Day Confident Core Challenge is still going strong! Click the link in the comments to get your PDF calendar with exercise video links.

Where’s your pelvis? This week’s Rest Day Homework There’s always a lot of talk about what could be wrong with your pelvis after birth. Don’t tuck, it’s bad for your low back.Don’t arch, it’s bad for your low back.... Ummm, what? No wonder you’re confused! We need the ability to tuck (posteriorly tilt) and arch (anteriorly tilt) our pelvis, otherwise our bones wouldn’t have evolved to move that way. Just try going about your day without tucking or archinghow did putting your shoes on go for ya? Now after pregnancy, our ability to tuck has been greatly reduced. There was a lot of stuff in the way that made it really difficult! (And by stuff, I mean baby.) So we practice tilts/tucks/posterior tilts to bring BALANCE back to the muscles surrounding your pelvis. And when you have balanced muscles all around, your bones will naturally fall into the safest and best position for your body. Throughout today, I want you to check in with your pelvis. This goes along nicely with last week’s Stand on 2 Feet. You aren’t checking to see if your pelvis is wrong, you’re checking to see if you’re balanced. Think of it as a fact finding day. In an anterior tilt? Your low abs need a little strengthening and your low back needs a little stretching. In a posterior tilt? You might be overly gripping your rectus abdominis. Tell me what you found! #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #diastasisrecti #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

My amaryllis picked a good day to bloom

Does your Christmas List include things to level up your home work out? Because let’s be honest, even if your gym is open, January gets a little crowded with all those resolutioners. Over on Instagram, I’ve been sharing my favorite things that you can forward straight on to Santa. ... I’ll be playing catch up these next few days because I’ve got a lot of favorites to get through before Christmas!

You’ve still got homework Take it easy today (unless you’re playing catch up) BUT... I want you to check in with yourself a couple times today. Where can you start integrating what you’ve learned over these past few days into your everyday life? HW - Exhale THEN lift Today, when you go to pick up your kids (or something similarly as heavy) I want you to do The Breath (exhale sits bones, hip bones, ribs) THEN lift. This sets your core which helps you transfer force from the ground/your legs up through the rest of your body. Now, this isn’t all or nothing; it’s a sliding scale. Think 1 - I use a 2 when picking up my 9mo I use a 5 to pick up my 4yo A 7 when I lift my reformer to move it around A 10 when @bdonnelly19 convinces me to deadlift in the garage What are your levels? Can you start scaling your exhales? Let me know! #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #diastasisrecti #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

Working out from home can be hard. With a baby? Dang near impossible. But the baby goggles help

Do you set big goals? When you do, do you begin with the end in mind? When I plan for 2021, I do it with an eye to 2031, and another to 2026 (...guess I have three eyes for this analogy... ) Why?... Because in years, anything seems possible! From there, you then work backwards to figure out what has to happen in 5 years, and backwards again to plan out THIS year. In yet another way Pilates imitates life, when we look at where we’re going, the steps we take along the way all have a purpose. By working the mat order in reverse, you can gain an appreciation of all the pieces that normally come first to prepare you for the end. of Flip it & Reverse it OPC mat class with @lesley.Logan

Core4: Level 2 It’s challenge Day 16 and we’re raising the level of difficulty once again! This class is too long to share on IGTV so you’ll have to grab the calendar to access the whole thing.... (HINT: Check there ) We are over half way through so tell me: How are you doing? Are things clicking? Is there still an exercise that’s giving you trouble? Talk to me! #bounceforward #breath #pilates #postpartum #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalleymom #diastasisrecti #ihaveconfidence #confidentcore

I didn’t want to today I wanted to continue to wallow in my funk. You know what I mean right?... But my yesterday self made a promise to my today self and I’m spending December flexing my small wins muscle so I’m ready for big wins come 2021 Need help? Motivated by checklists? Grab my HoliDAZE Challenge

It’s taken me a while to fully embrace the following statement: I am a small business owner. I’ve been a Pilates teacher for over 7 years but only in the past year have I had the courage to step into my role as a business owner. ... I love being in the business of health. I love that my business brings people comfort and confidence in their bodies. THAT’S the gift that keeps on giving @therestorationspace #rePLANOLY . Small Business Saturday! How to support your friend's small business without spending any money :) ------ #therestorationspace #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #bethlehempa #lehighvalleypa #lehighvalleymoms #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapylife #physicaltherapyexercises #physicaltherapytips #physicaltherapyrocks #postpartumjourney #postpartumpt #postpartumphysicaltherapy #sportsmedicine #sportsmedicineathletics #sportsinjury #injuryprevention #moremovement #restorefunction See more

{sound on} The joys of teaching from home. #babytoots #Pilates #pilatesteacher #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #lehighvalley #therestorationspace #kinesiology #breathe #correctiveexercise #mindfulmovement #postpartumfitness #postpartumpilates #fitmom #diastasis #diastasisrecti #postpartum #mindthegap

#WorldBalletDay #TBT AND SpooOOooky season!... This was one of my favorite roles: The Wicked Witch of the West I my mom’s (#trinettesingleton) production of The Wizard of Oz I love playing evil

This is the first year for as long as I can remember that I won’t be on stage in The Nutcracker. The photo is from 12 years ago. Demi Soloist Snow. Hands in weird fists because we don’t have our snow balls to hold yet I’d give anything to be in the wings again, almost vomiting fake snow, overcome with exhaustion, before racing back to the dressing rooms to get ready for Act 2 Arabian. ... My heart goes out to all the dancers missing their first Nutcracker in forever. We’ll be back to complaining about hearing the music everywhere before we know it

RIP my -ty and inner thighs Thanks @lesley.logan Serious though, Thigh Stretch is pretty great. One of our quads (the rectus femoris) crosses both the knee and hip joint so in order to fully stretch it, we need to extend the hip AND flex the knee. ... Knees bother you? Think of drawing them together and down into the mat to take off the pressure. Safe for all trimesters Postpartum safe, just keep the movement small while you rebuild core strength #Pilates #pilatesteacher #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #lehighvalleymom #therestorationspace #kinesiology #movementheals #breathe #correctiveexercise #mindfulmovement #postpartumfitness #postpartumpilates #fitmom #diastasis #diastasisrecti #postpartum #mindthegap

What are you doing tomorrow? Come hang with your Pilates family! @lesley.logan and I are teaming up again to bring you another Community Pop Up class. ... These classes are always a great time. Not only do we get to sweat together but we also get to hang out and catch up on life. No experience necessary! #pilates #bethlehempa #lehighvalley #popuppilates

I’ve been making Piper do a lot of tummy time lately so it’s only fair I put in some work too Have you extended today? #pilates #postpartum #lehighvalleymom #bethlehempa #postpartumfitness

Aright, as much as it pains me to say it, I know Pilates isn’t everyone’s preferred method of exercise. Whatever your cup of exercise tea, I know you’re chomping at the bit to get back to it after having a baby. That’s I why created Core Restore. ... Even though the exercises have Pilates roots, they serve as a foundation for your favorite sweaty endeavor. Core Restore starts Tuesday November 3rd and runs for 6 weeks. Join me for a taster tomorrow and get all your questions answered during my Your Body After Birth webinar. Replay will be emailed out but you have to sign up! Check there to sign #Pilates #pilatesteacher #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #lehighvalley #lehighvalleymom @therestorationspace #kinesiology #movementheals #breathe #correctiveexercise #mindfulmovement #postpartumfitness #postpartumpilates #fitmom #diastasis #diastasisrecti #postpartum #mindthegap

spooOOOooky I keeping with the season, what Pilates exercises scare you? Star is a pretty scary one for me. You can see me mentally psyching myself up in this video. ... I know my thumbs should be in the same side as my fingers but I don’t know if I can trust my grip strength. Maybe I should just go for it. No, tomorrow. Tomorrow I’ll do the right grip. PANIC! Let me know which ones you have to psych yourself up for! #Pilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesstrong #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #allentownpa #lehighvalley #lehighvalleymoms #therestorationspace #kinesiologist #wholebodymovement #breathe #correctiveexercise #mindfulmovement #postpartumforlife

Split Abs, Leaking, and Back Pain...oh my! Don’t you love it when other moms tell you horrors stories about birth and your body AFTER you’re already pregnant?! Thanks, Karen. It’s a little late for me to do anything about that - the baby’s already cooking!... Want to really know what’s going on? I promise it won’t give you nightmares I’m having a FREE webinar all about it! You’ll leave with knowledge of where your body’s been, where it is now, and how to get to where you’re going. Tuesday October 20th at 10am Replay will be made available Sign up @jaclynduchateauphotography #Pilates #pilatesteacher #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #lehighvalley #therestorationspace #kinesiology #movementheals #breathe #correctiveexercise #mindfulmovement #postpartumfitness #postpartumpilates #fitmom #diastasis #diastasisrecti #postpartum #mindthegap

I’ve been lucky enough to get to work with @mamaperry11218 through many stages of her life: A young college dance major A bride-to-be A mom-to-be... postpartum As a fellow former dancer, I understand what it’s like to go from really knowing your body to being a stranger in it. To go from being a daily mover to not even having time for a walk. Or worse, being afraid to move because you feel broken. It’s not your fault, momma. No one ever tells you what to expect from your body beyond the generic do Kegels, don’t do crunches. You deserve a personal plan for you. You deserve to know what the heck happened to you body and why it still doesn’t feel top notch. Sign up for my webinar Your Body After Birth and let’s get you on the path to knowing yourself again. Link DM me with questions. #Pilates #pilatesteacher #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #lehighvalley #kinesiology #mindbodyspirit #movementheals #breathe #correctiveexercise #trustyourself #postpartumfitness #postpartumpilates #fitmom #diastasis #diastasisrecti #postpartum @therestorationspace

Challenge Accepted Challenge complete Thank you @lesley.logan for creating the #withme challenge. The hardest thing about being a Pilates teacher is finding time for your own practice. Mix in 2 small kids and my practice has been seriously lacking. ... The Hundred hasn’t felt this good in a while! Next challenge? Keeping the streaking going without Instagram accountability

Rowing, how I love thee. Sometimes I get really down on myself when I can’t do a Pilates piece like I used to. But rowing, you’re always there for me I know, I know. If I were my own client I would give myself a reality check:... Momma, you had a baby 6 months ago . And it was your second! You’re relatively pain-free, can get up and down from the floor all dang day no problem, and don’t leak when you run after the 3.5 year old. You are healing incredibly well. Be kind and patient with yourself. Why is it so hard to listen to ourselves? Day 5 #withme @lesley.logan

You know what baffled me most after giving birth? How many emails a day I got from various pregnancy apps about what was going on with my baby. You know what I got none of?... Emails about what was happening with MY body. Want to hear all about the stuff no one tells you? I’m having a FREE webinar all about it! You’ll leave with knowledge of where your body’s been, where it is now, and how to get to where you’re going. Tuesday October 20th at 10am Replay will be made available Sign up #Pilates #pilatesteacher #bodyinmotion #bethlehempa #lehighvalley #therestorationspace #kinesiology #movementheals #breathe #correctiveexercise #mindfulmovement #postpartumfitness #postpartumpilates #fitmom #diastasis #diastasisrecti #postpartum #mindthegap

Fall Because then you’ll know where your edge is Because then you can keep pushing it... Because then no one can accuse you of playing small. Day 2 #withme @lesley.logan

Pilates houses a lot of life lessons. Like how to look at things from another point of view. Something that we need more of nowadays. Day 1 ... #withme @lesley.logan See more