Teammona: Every Body Fitness

If you love to see strength with control, and the blending of east & west, you MUST check out this clip featuring Li Xing of Li Xing Pilates, a student of master instructor Kathy Corey Pilates.
Fun to have aspirational goals to work toward! 😀

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A beautiful evening where Eastern and Western cultures met through the Pilates method. Through Li Xin, students trained by Kathy Corey brought to the stage a moving performance that blended Pilates, Chinese culture, and breathtaking aerial movements, creating a truly powerful and unforgettable moment to witness. — Uma noite especial em que as culturas oriental e ocidental se encontraram por meio do método Pilates. Através de Li Xin, alunos treinados por Kathy Corey trouxeram ao palco uma apresentação emocionante, unindo Pilates, cultura chinesa e movimentos aéreos de tirar o fôlego, criando um momento verdadeiramente potente e inesquecível de assistir. #pilates

When you come to a Pilates class - whether with me live online or in-person with me and my colleagues at Pilates Northwest - you will notice that we are a little obsessed with breathing. ;-)
Done well, breathing can stretch the spaces between the ribs and engage the abdominals, provide support for movement, not to mention help regulate your parasympathetic nervous system.

Come play with us! 😀

(Thanks to Pilates Northwest for sharing this great image from PhysioFixers showing the synergy required to breathe well!).

This is a lovely graphic showing the movement of the musculature during inhalation and exhalation. It’s a coordinated effort to form a perfect breath pattern. Thanks to PhysioFixers for this keen look at the intricacies. 👀

Seattle spring is glorious, and getting out to actively appreciate it with gratitude is good for your psyche!
Check out The Seattle Times ‘ great list of where to take in our famous cherry blossoms and lift your spirits. 😊🌸

See cherry blossoms on these Seattle-area urban hikes

These Seattle-area urban hikes lead to wonderful cherry blossom sights Where can you join pods of pink-seekers and commune with the blossoms during their fleeting displays while getting in a nice urban hike? Here are some options.

If you are struggling physically, know that me and my colleagues at Pilates Northwest will always, always do our best to find a way to keep you moving in a way that's safe and supportive. It's our passion!😍

This is my client-friend Anna K., a GenX athlete who inspires me with her determination. ❤️

One of the most important aspects of Pilates is the way movements can be modified to support your needs at any moment. Our very dedicated client came for her session in a boot and with crutches, but is still able to practice and hone her Pilates skills with some modifications from Mona. Thanks for inspiring us to keep moving even with challenges! Keep up the fantastic work! Teammona: Every Body Fitness

If you’ve found a type of movement that you love, then please! By all means keep doing it! For as long as you can! 😀



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This is what winning at life looks like. 📽️ : @running.like.a.wrinkly #getoutside #run #running

Planning on some bike-touring or endurance cycling this spring and summer? Now’s the time to start working on your mileage and saddle time!
Check out these smart tips from bicyclingmag. 😊

https://www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/a70257665/long-ride-cycling-tips/

How to Ride Farther: Long-Distance Cycling Tips Every Rider Should Know Have a long ride coming up? These tips will make it more fun.

The family that Pilates together, plays together!😀

You can book your own private sessions with me and my colleagues at Pilates Northwest for you and your favorite people, just like this mother and daughter. It’s so fun for me to work with them! 😍

Seattle! Thumb your nose at the rain and wind and dark: join in on the free Fremont Winter Solstice Bike Ride, from Cycle & Coffee Inc in Fremont.

Dress for the weather and have a fun, leisurely ride with other hearty souls, this Saturday, December 20. Click below for more details, or check out Cycle & Coffee Inc's FB page. :-)

Cycle & Coffee

Fremont Winter Solstice Bike Ride at Cycle & Coffee in Seattle, WA - Saturday, December 20 - EverOut Seattle Here’s your (and my) reminder that the shortest day of the year shouldn't be spent lamenting winter in bed! Instead, try bundling up and going for a social, leisurely paced ride with fellow cyclists in a turning-point celebration for longer days ahead. The morning starts with breakfast and coffee ...