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“My mission is to use Pilates and movement to build a stronger mind-body connection to give my clients the confidence to take control of their health, overcome pain, and accomplish any fitness goal.” -Kara Hestevold
08/30/2022
I’m offering an Introductory Pilates Reformer Series at in Tuscaloosa! ✨
Never tried Pilates? Ask your PT if you would be a good candidate for Pilates
Wednesdays in September at 9am & 1pm CT
4 classes for $100 (That’s a $10 discount per class!) Only available to new EW Pilates clients
Introduction includes instruction on how to use the Pilates apparatus & beginner Pilates concepts
Direct message me to register!
Happy 2022 y’all!
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It’s been 2 years of pandemic, isolation, and huge life changes for all of us and unfortunately it’s not over yet. So here is a reminder to be kind to yourself and listen to what your body needs.
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This is one of my favorite feel-good mermaid variations when my back needs extra love. It also has an overall calming effect on my nervous system, so if you’re feeling extra tight or anxious give this a try.
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No reformer? Try it with a foam roller!
Her royal majesty the Pilates pup had to be the center of attention today during Zoomilates 🐕👑💕
Join me (and inevitably Bailey) every Sunday at 11:15am ET/10:15am CT for zoom Pilates! DM for zoom link! Details in bio.
Another wonderful zoom class with my Sunday crew 🤸🧘
So good to be back in class 🥰 Thanks to everyone who came to Zoom Pilates today!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hello world! It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, but I am excited to restart my Sunday morning zoom Pilates classes!
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Every Sunday at 11:15am ET/10:15am CT
Sliding scale: $10-$35
1 hour of movement
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Anyone welcome! Don’t be shy, reach out if you have any questions or would like the zoom link to class.
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See y’all Sunday!
One of my favorite hamstring burning stabilization exercises 🙌🏻
Tips: 😉
✨ Think about the standing heel rolling in slightly to the midline of your body as you lift the free leg to help with stability
✨ Press your arms actively into the mat to help keep the elevation in your pelvis
✨ Try it with flexed feet and with pointed feet to see which feels more stable for you
Goals:
⭐️ Hip bones level & pressed to ceiling
⭐️ Minimal rocking/wiggling in your pelvis
⭐️ Keep both legs fully extended
⭐️ Work towards floating your arms up to the ceiling as you lift your leg
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01/08/2021
Happy New Year everyone! I am thrilled to announce I have finally recovered from being sick and will resume Sunday Pilates mat classes at 11:15AM EST on zoom every week. Classes are on a sliding scale of $10-$35 depending on your financial situation. Wednesday morning group classes are suspended until further notice, but a new weekday class may be added in February if there is enough interest. Looking forward to reconnecting with all of you! Message me for the zoom link or with any questions.
12/11/2020
For those who don’t know, quarantine has caused quite a shift in my professional life. This year I started my own Pilates business, Kara Hestevold Pilates + More, LLC, and my passion for rehabilitative Pilates along with my own experience with injury have led me to pursue Physical Therapy. As we approach the final weeks of 2020, I am studying for my final exams as I complete my first semester of prerequisite coursework online so that I can apply to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. I have quite a journey ahead of me, but I’m so excited for this adventure and have been fully embracing my inner nerd these past months. It’s been an incredibly stressful year (for everyone) and I’m so grateful for my loving family and friends, inspiring mentors, and dedicated clients who have supported me and helped me navigate this process.
No apparatus? No problem 😉 Try this Kneeling Cat variation on the mat!
What to look for:
⭐️ Hips in line over knees, resist the urge to sit back towards your heels
⭐️ Shoulders shrugged down away from your ears
⭐️ Sequential movement through your spine (articulate through your back rather than moving it as one chunk)
✨Prop tip:
Try putting a yoga block, squishy ball, or pillow between your thighs to remind your adductors to support you through the movement
Join me for Zoom Pilates Sunday at 11:15am est! Donation based. Direct message for the link!