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#30. Control Balance This one requires strength and sophisticated stabilizing strategies to support the body in the shoulder stand position while moving the arms and legs. Some intricate muscular counterbalancing goes on as the arms reach for the leg, and as you change sides. In the full classical version, you reach for the leg with both arms. Allison has chosen a slight modification, moving a single arm toward the leg. Whichever version you choose, maintain the height of the pelvis and balance of the spine throughout. Your weight should never bear down onto the neck! Feel it balanced across the back of the shoulders/upper back. ************************************* You might ask what purpose this exercise has in a functional context. While you might not ever do this precise movement in your daily life, the coordination and core integration required to do this well are valuable in understanding and practising whole body movement. It's not about individual muscles or parts. It's about how all those things work together to create fluid, well controlled movement. The body as an orchestra; with every element playing its part in the whole. And that, my friends, is really what Pilates is all about. ************************************* ⭐️⭐️ Like AND comment on this post to be entered in a draw to win a fantastic March Matness Home Pilates Prize pack; including some fabulous mat gear, a month of unlimited mat classes, and a free private lesson with one of our expert instructors! This prize pack has a retail value of over $600! See full contest rules in the link in bio. ⭐️⭐️ . . . . . . . . #marchmatness (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-W-v5HB9iW/?igshid=zusysf4v9z1y

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#29. Rocking The first thing to work on in this advanced exercise is just getting into the rocking position! If that’s as far as you get, you’re still opening the front of the spine, shoulders and hips, while actively engaging the support of the abdominal wall and stabilizing the lumbar spine. ************************************ The rocking motion adds a whole new element of control and integration. Maintaining all the gorgeous opening you’ve created, you have to find the right timing for engagement of the hamstrings and abdominal muscles to generate the rocking motion. Allison makes this look easy. Be prepared - the first few times you try this, you might feel like a walrus!! Once mastered though, the rocking gives an exhilarating, open and fluid feel to the spine, and the whole body. ************************************ ⭐️⭐️ Like AND comment on this post to be entered in a draw to win a fantastic March Matness Home Pilates Prize pack; including some fabulous mat gear, a month of unlimited mat classes, and a free private lesson with one of our expert instructors! This prize pack has a retail value of over $600! See full contest rules in the link in bio. ⭐️⭐️ . . . . . (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-UeAVjhzY-/?igshid=1akztkmo8wg25

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#28. Seal & Crab Each of these exercises serve as a spinal massage while promoting flexibility and articulation, with the body in motion. Once again, the limbs are used as a moving, changing weight load. *********************************** In the seal, the arms/hands support and clap the legs together. This is more than quirky choreography! When the hands move the legs, a beautiful dissociation occurs between the pelvis and the legs. The hips and groin can release into what is often a more functional relationship for the pelvis, legs & spine. It takes practice and inner strength to balance on the shoulders and clap at the same time. *********************************** The crab offers its own challenges in the form of suspended moments - when the arms & legs extend long to switch, and when the spine curves forward to place the head gently on the mat. Poor support here can end in a face plant! Maintain a deep lifted support of the spine as you lift up off the legs & tip forward. *********************************** ⭐️⭐️ Like AND comment on this post to be entered in a draw to win a fantastic March Matness Home Pilates Prize pack; including some fabulous mat gear, a month of unlimited mat classes, and a free private lesson with one of our expert instructors! This prize pack has a retail value of over $600! See full contest rules in the link in bio. ⭐️⭐️ . . . . . . . . #marchmatness #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-R6NBSB7kx/?igshid=15zh6vxk5q3ll

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#27. Boomerang The boomerang is all about spinal flexibility and articulation, with the body in motion, and the body parts used as weight load. That’s the official version. *********************************** This is an advanced exercise that requires great core integration, balance and fluidity. The perfect blend of deep core connection and psoas engagement will allow the legs to float off the floor without a big heave-ho. Remember to look for the “moment of joy” at the top of the roll forward, as the arms come around, before curving over the legs! *********************************** ⭐️⭐️ Like AND comment on this post to be entered in a draw to win a fantastic March Matness Home Pilates Prize pack; including some fabulous mat gear, a month of unlimited mat classes, and a free private lesson with one of our expert instructors! This prize pack has a retail value of over $600! See full contest rules in the link in bio. ⭐️⭐️ . . . . . . #marchmatness #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates http://bit.ly/2IPrdm3 (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PQ0cvhJGM/?igshid=fw6vtbdb76x8

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#20. Side-Kick A transition to side-lying changes the feel of things and adds an extra challenge to spinal stability and abdominal strength as the leg moves. A long and stable torso is key throughout. Make sure your torso is is not leaning forward and tipping backward as the leg "kicks." Keep the leg at the same level off the floor to the back and front. .*********************************** There is a lateral movement of the spine as the leg reaches back that involves a strong use of the transverse abdominals, obliques, and quadratus lumborum. It's really important not to lever off your elbow, or droop into it as this progresses. Remember, HOW you move matters. We're not just throwing the leg around here. It's whole body movement! ************************************ ⭐️⭐️ Like AND comment on this post to be entered in a draw to win a fantastic March Matness Home Pilates Prize pack; including some fabulous mat gear, a month of unlimited mat classes, and a free private lesson with one of our expert instructors! This prize pack has a retail value of over $600! See full contest rules in the link in bio. ⭐️⭐️ . . . . . . . . . . #marchmatness #pilates #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #movingspirit #pilatesstudio #pilatesmat #matpilates #pilatesmatwork #fitfam #northshoreliving #pilatesfitness #vancouverfitness #northvanfitness #pilatesclasses #controllgy #pilatesexercises #NorthVan #westvancouver #lolo #vancouversnorthshore #harbourside #motionislotion #howyoumovematters (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9945zJBq9d/?igshid=1i50471oquzwm

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#20. Side-Kick A transition to side-lying changes the feel of things and adds an extra challenge to spinal stability and abdominal strength as the leg moves. A long and stable torso is key throughout. Make sure your torso is is not leaning forward and tipping backward as the leg "kicks." Keep the leg at the same level off the floor to the back and front. . There is a lateral movement of the spine as the leg reaches back that involves a strong use of the transverse abdominals, obliques, and quadratus lumborum. It's really important not to lever off your elbow, or droop into it as this progresses. Remember, HOW you move matters. We're not just throwing the leg around here. It's whole body movement! . ⭐️⭐️ Like AND comment on this post to be entered in a draw to win a fantastic March Matness Home Pilates Prize pack; including some fabulous mat gear, a month of unlimited mat classes, and a free private lesson with one of our expert instructors! This prize pack has a retail value of over $600! See full contest rules in the link in bio. ⭐️⭐️ . . . . . . . #marchmatness #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates http://www.movingspirit.ca/pilates-march-matness (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B994XDTBU99/?igshid=h6yqelmqugg

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Just do it already. Is it easy? No! But we’re all in this together, for better or worse. Doesn’t it make sense to work toward better? . Work out at home! Moving Spirit Online Pilates classes start Monday, March 23rd. Join us. $25/or Pay-What-You-Can. We have private training online too! Usual rates apply. Registration opens at www.movingspirit.ca on Saturday, March 21st. . Stay tuned for further developments. . . . . . . . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesonline #onlinepilates #pilatesclasses #zoom #pilatesfitness #COVID19 #socialdistancing #pilatesexercise #pilatestherapy #pilatesrehab #rehabpilates #pilatesteachers #coretraining #corestability #corestrength #buildingcommunity #northvancouverpilates #yvr #northshoreliving #northvancouver #westvancouver #canada #britishcolumbia #seatosky #northvanfitness #nimbleincovidtimes (at North Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B98ML0JhpEO/?igshid=65wj9zto8eg1

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An early pre-Christmas gathering for the Moving Spirit team!! These fascinating, independent women all play a huge role in bringing Moving Spirit to life. I am so grateful for the contributions each one of them makes. I am so lucky!! And thank you @fishworkslolo for an amazing meal! What a wonderful evening. 🤗 . . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #pilatesstudio #pilates #northshoreliving #lonsdaleave #northvancouver #yvr #northvan #northvancouverfitness #womeninbusiness #bestteamever (at Fishworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5erqKqhz-2/?igshid=1oypnschkyli4

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Whatever you’re doing, it all starts here. . . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #northvancouver #northvan #pilatesstudio #love (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5a9858BZao/?igshid=p92kg894oujk

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Do you love what you do at Moving Spirit? We need your help! Cast your ballot for Moving Spirit as your favorite PILATES studio in this year’s North Shore News Reader’s choice awards! Votes must be in before Tuesday. www.nsnews.com/readers-choice . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat #pilateslovers #northvancouverfitness #vancouverfitness #northvancouver #westvancouver #northshoreliving #westvancouverpilates #community #healthyliving #fitfam (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ZiQZCBVU5/?igshid=198upnt21hfug

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Spinal extension is an important skill for the human body. But it’s one we lose with too much “forward living” in our lives. It involves good control, stamina and strength in the spine, shoulder girdle, thorax ... heck the whole body! Remember - every movement is a whole body movement. Add some spinal extension to your life! And if it’s hard, get some help. It may not be about just doing more of it. HOW you move matters! (And we’re here to help. 😊) . . . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat #pilateslovers #pilatesbody #pilatesvancouver #vancouverfitness #fitfam #northshoreliving #northvancouver #westvancouver #healthyliving #howyoumovematters #movementismedicine #motionislotion #moveitorloseit (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ZYw1lh3yx/?igshid=14iknbg60ufz5

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Shift your focus! Your body is able to do amazing things, celebrate it! ‍ #movingspirit #pilatesstudio #healthyliving #vancouverfitness #pilateslovers #shift #pilatesreformer #bodypositive #northvancouver #westvancouver #community https://www.instagram.com/p/B5V2gtNBc_u/?igshid=1rypi34u7juxo

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Our own @allisondbirt giving a Franklin Method presentation on the organs to a gathering of local PILATES pros at the studio today. Allison is preparing to do her final certification exam & presentation in NYC next month. Look for more Franklin Method stuff to come at the studio! Merde Allison! 🤗 . . . . . . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #franklinmethod #northvancouverpilates #pilates #pilatesstudio #healthyliving #northvanfitness #vancouverfitness #northshoreliving #buildingcommunity #pilatesteachers #pilatesinstructors (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5RPaHvB4lb/?igshid=1k0zx1v3tp1bo

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This is us. When it feels right, we hope you’ll come join us. . . . . #movingspirit #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesstudioowner #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat #pilatesteacher #pilatesinstructor #northvancouver #westvancouver #northshoreliving #northvancouverfitness #vancouverfitness #vancouverpilates #healthyliving #mission #values #businessowner #smallbusinessowner #northvancouverbusiness #fitfam #howyoumovematters #movementismedicine #motionislotion (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5HluVBBk5H/?igshid=1lueuqux24exa

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When was the last time YOU stepped out of your comfort zone? Maybe today is the day? What's something you've always wanted to do and just haven't had the courage to go through with? ‍ #movingspirit #pilatesstudio #courage #dreams #northvancouver #westvancouver #vancouverfitness #movingspiritpilates #fitfam #northvancouverpilates #northshoreliving #healthyliving #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat https://www.instagram.com/p/B5B7BMEhAvi/?igshid=30wmrkkwxcrh

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Are you ready??!! 🤗 . . . . . #movingspirit #pilates #movingspiritpilates #northvancouverpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat #pilateslovers #prehab #skiing #skiseasoniscoming #howyoumovematters #crosstraining #skiconditioning #northvancouver #northshoreliving #westvancouver #grousemountain #cypressmountain #seymourmountain #whistler #movementismedicine #getready (at Moving Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B48RTNohiPC/?igshid=1l0s5osfh46cl