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Pilates And Yoga Combination Class This Thursday November 8th

It’s been a tough election season with both sides battling it out. Well for most of us here in Oregon the ballots are in and the tough choices have been made. Hooray! You no longer have to decide between…..Pilates or Yoga.

You know your girlfriend who claims Pilates is “too slow” for her and she ONLY does Bikram Yoga? How bout your Pilates devotee who thinks Yoga is for skinny 19 year olds?

Can’t we all just get along?

Yes!

Join Anne this Thursday November 8th at Sellwood Yoga from 7:30 to 8:45 pm for an exploration of Pilates and Yoga. There is much crossover between the two – the focus on breathing and alignment, creating dynamic fluid movements, strengthening and lengthening your muscles and improving your balance just to name a few

We start with Pilates stabilization exercises to wake up the small muscles that support your spine. We then flow through a vinyasa style yoga series to build strength and flexibility and improve your balance. We finish with a specific flexibility program to loosen hips and shoulders and a short guided meditation.

Space is limited. To reserve your spot head over to Sellwood Yoga’s website. Drop ins welcome, preregistration is encouraged. This class is suitable for all levels.

  • Pilates/ Yoga Combo Class
  • Thursday November 8th, 7:30 – 8:45 pm
  • Sellwood Yoga 7970B SE 13th Ave (across the street from Grand Central)
  • All levels welcome

Build Leg And Back Strength And Improve Your Balance With King Arthur – One Of The October Five

Here Maddie Demonstrates King Arthur, or a variation on Crescent Lunge. Try this yoga pose for one minute every day this month and you will quickly notice improved balance, leg strength and hip flexibility.

 

 

See how her front knee is stacked right over her ankle and her back is nice and long? Place a towel under your back knee if this is painful.

 

And the front view. She has space between her shoulders and ears plus a big smile on her face. Go Maddie!

Hoyt Arboretum Hike – Fall Leaves

My buddy Laura and I headed out for a lunch time hike at the Hoyt Arboretum last week. Here are some shots of the fall color…

Can you see Mt. St. Helens?

 

Yup she’s in a tank top in October!

 

It looks like today (Thursday) is our best bet for sun this week. What are your favorite in town hiking spots? Could you get out for a quick walk at lunch or after work? Call me if you would like motivation or a walking buddy.

Plank Rows

Here is Rick Demonstrating Plank Rows, one of the October Five Exercises. With this move you strengthen your upper body, core, back, legs, just about everything!

 

Notice how he stabilizes his back and hips while lifting one hand.

This is the most challenging variation of this move (believe me – he is making it look easy).

 

You can also do this sans weights. Start in a plank position with knees down. Make sure your ear, shoulder, hip and knee make one line (look in a mirror if you need to). Now slowly lift one hand and lower it back down. Now try this with a 5 or 8 lb weight. In the photos Rick is holding the weights the whole time. If this bothers your hands or wrists place your hands flat on the ground instead and pick up one weight at a time.

Client Testimonial – Massage and Personal Training

Just received this lovely Yelp Review. Thanks Jill!

 

I Love Anne! My Partner and I have been going to Anne for years. She is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. Not to mention has a great sense of humor! She creates custom packages / plans that work exactly for you. I have seen her mostly for massage but also have worked with her for personal training. She is both motivating and fun. I have had massages that were intense and problem focused as well as massages where I fell asleep they were so heavenly. Highly recommended!!