Douce Alchimie - Pilates Studio

In pilates, you have to stay focus to make the exercises right, and then, comes the time for the Springboard.

Then I feel like a little girl again, jumping around and having fun 🤩

Train, trust the process, follow the method but don’t lose your fun in the process 😇😅

So yeah, the schedule is light… so of course I need to try things.

On the mat, handstand is a natural for me…. Done it thousands of times but on the push up devices, it’s another story…. You need to lift everything higher, balance is different and the arms need to be stronger.
And let’s not talk about safety, when there’s no one to help, you find solutions, not always the most efficient but for now it will have to do 😅

Let’s try other things later, keep you posted 🤪

Enjoy the summer 😘🌱

One thing is sure, those hips are getting open. Slowly but surely, strength and flexibility are coming together.

Never giving up, keeping the pace and listen to the body whispering what it needs… 🌸🌱

Remodeling part 3! 🌱🫟

And while I was busy I took the opportunity to paint the hall way too so it didn’t get jalous of the other walls 😇

A but of rest now, see you for the next step!

Stop fighting, start listening. ✨

My reformer form is far from perfect here (hello, rounded upper back and chest needs opening! 🙈), but it represents something much bigger: Peace ♥️

I used to force my body to reach my goals, thinking about the body I used to have (flexible, strong… all gone 💔).
But the moment I shifted from fighting my body to collaborating with it, real progress unlocked. It’s faster, smoother, and feels so much better.

If you’re currently struggling with your body, this is your reminder to call a ceasefire.

Listen to it. Help it. You’re on the same team. 🤍

❤️

The Wunda Chair always humbles me, but lately, it’s a whole different beast. 😤

Nursing a hip injury means single-leg work feels like starting from square one. The strength regression is real, but so is the determination to rebuild. Embracing the shakes today! ⚖️❤️

Consistency isn’t just about doing what you’re good at; it’s about leaning into the challenges.🌿

Today’s practice was a humbling tour of my under-practiced favorites: finding length on the Ladder Barrel, precision on the Baby Chair, and stability through the standing arm springs.

Reminding myself that the practice doesn't have to be flawless to be effective. We just have to keep showing up. 🤎

Behind the curated perfection of social media, showing my unfiltered struggles isn’t a lack of professionalism—it’s the ultimate proof of my dedication.

✔️

It’s just a chair, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. 😅
* My relationship status with the Wunda chair: It’s complicated. (We have a love-hate thing going on) 🫣✨

Reminder:

You don’t have to be ‘on’ to show up. Last week was heavy, and my energy was low, but I’m glad I made it to the carriage anyway.

Movement is medicine, even when you’re just going through the motions. ☁️✨