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What are the real benefits of Pilates?

July 25, 2017 By Melissa Wright

There are a wide variety of well known benefits of engaging in regular Pilates practice. But I’m not going to talk about that today, there are some …

Creating good times, new friendships, strong bodie

Creating good times, new friendships, strong bodies, calm minds. @pilates_escape#pilatesescape #pilatesretreat @melissawright.com.au @the_pilates_nook

You can now find me in #rosebay teaching in @amyho

You can now find me in #rosebay teaching in @amyhotzpilates studio 💕 every Wednesday & ThursdayWhat a beautiful morning ☀️with lovely clients#rosebay #rosebaypilates #pilatesrosebay
Exciting times ahead!

Weekend goodness with @connectwithlucas @instadan_

Weekend goodness with @connectwithlucas @instadan_jb & @nikwright#centralcoastpilates #mindfulnessinmotion #prettybeachpilates #pilatesprettybeach

Contact me directly to book. Spots won’t last at

Contact me directly to book. Spots won’t last at this special price. Don’t wait until the new year to start to feel better. 💪🏻#pilates #pilatesprettybeach #prettybeachpilates #mindfulnessinmotion #pilatescentralcoast #centralcoastpilates

Only 2 tents left! Bookings close on Friday 15th N

Only 2 tents left! Bookings close on Friday 15th November.✔️2 reformer classes per day
✔️Daily meditation
✔️Workshops
✔️Delicious food
✔️Sauna
✔️Spa
✔️Free time
✔️Flexible timetable (do the classes you want to do)
✔️BYO wineCome with a friend or family member and escape with us. 👯‍♀️🕺🏼💃🏻💪🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🍷@the_pilates_nook#thepilatesescape #pilatesreformerretreat #reformerretreat #pilatesretreat #pilates #pilatesprettybeach

The essence of Buddhism is - no self no problem. N

The essence of Buddhism is - no self no problem. No centralised entity that life is happening to.This is a difficult concept to grasp when we live in a fast-paced society where more is more and everything that happens is happening to us.Sometimes that is the case, shit happens to us, but it’s the story we replay over and over again that makes us exhausted and trapped in the prison of our minds.The left hemisphere of the brain is constantly creating narratives to interpret reality which leads us to become identified with the stories of the mind. This is part of building our identity and the mask the world sees. Life unfolds with its passing experiences which causes us to grasp onto whatever may make us feel better in the moment. But, what happens when we remove the mask and take a step back to become the observer of our minds? The curious bystander that’s one step removed from the anxiety loop.This practice allows us to create space between ourselves and the emotions that arise, turning the intensity of those experiences into something more manageable, even humorous at times. This shift in perspective is at the heart of mindfulness practice, where the focus is on witnessing rather than identifying with our thoughts and feelings.I have recently been through something pretty shit that made me feel like I would never get out of the deep spiral of anxiety and depression I was in. Still, here I am with another door open and some fresh perspective due to actually making myself sit down and practice mindfulness. It wasn’t easy and it was very messy.I recently let my mindfulness practice slide when I felt like everything was going well—I even referred to my life as "ideal" a couple of months ago. The important lesson I learned is that, even when life seems stable, you never know when the rug will be pulled out from underneath you. When that happens, it’s crucial to be prepared. For me, that means maintaining my mindfulness practice, regardless of whether life is good, bad or messy.Rest in the comments...#mindfulness #mindfulnessinmotion #mindful #thepilatesescape #pilatesprettybeach