Limber Arts

06/07/2026

Meet Rokki!!

Rokki is currently working as the Client Coordinator at Limber Arts while completing her Pilates teacher training and mentorship with Linnea.

She was immediately drawn to the studio and resonated with Limber Arts' approach to movement, health, and community. She knew it was a good fit and excited to learn from Linnea's experience and expertise.

Rokki recently completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at True Self Yoga and is currently earning her 200-hour Mat and Reformer Pilates certification. She teaches yoga locally, including classes at True Self and the YMCA, and is thrilled to begin the next chapter of her teaching career through Pilates.

Growing up as a competitive athlete and collegiate basketball player, movement has always been an important part of Rokki's life. After stepping away from competitive sports, she discovered yoga and quickly fell in love with its ability to cultivate strength, mindfulness, and resilience. More recently, she's developed a passion for functional strength training and Pilates, finding the perfect balance between challenge and restoration.

Rokki's teaching philosophy blends the strength-building benefits of Pilates with the restorative qualities of yoga. She is passionate about helping people build confidence, recover from injuries, and feel more connected to their bodies. Above all, she strives to create a welcoming space where every client feels supported, empowered, and free to show up exactly as they are.

For Rokki, movement, mindfulness, and body awareness are deeply meaningful practices that support not only physical health, but a rich and fulfilling life.

She looks forward to welcoming you to the studio!

01/07/2026

Thank you for the 5 star review!

"I’ve been working with Linnea for close to two years. My overall health has really improved in that time. I have less body pain and more energy. Linnea is really easy to work with."

30/06/2026

The Boring Pilates Feud That No One Cares About

Turns out this isn’t the most boring topic after all… although it does get a little old IMO.

There’s been a feud brewing in the Pilates community for decades, and I’m pretty sure it’ll be around long after the current “reformer Pilates” boom is over.

I want to share it because I think it’ll help you make better Pilates choices—and better health and fitness choices in general.

The feud is between Classical and Contemporary Pilates.

The Classical camp is committed to tradition and following Joseph Pilates’ work as he originally designed it. It’s never really been my cup of tea (I drank that Kool-Aid years ago in my Ashtanga yoga days, and it feels similar to me).

I’m not interested in pulling you into the feud.

I prefer to step back and look at the bigger picture: what actually matters?

At their best, Classical instructors use a deep toolbox of skills to create a personalized experience while staying true to a specific sequence of exercises. At their worst, it can feel like an insiders’ club with an obsessive focus on doing the same exercises over and over.

The Contemporary camp is much broader. It includes everyone from Doctors of Physical Therapy using Pilates for rehabilitation to “certified by Instagram” influencers.

In my opinion, the best Contemporary instructors use evidence-based research, corrective exercise, and exercise science to guide an intentional approach to modern Pilates.

That’s why I went on to earn certifications as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and in functional biomechanics. Today I use those skills, along with decades of experience, to build a team of well-supported, well-educated instructors with a clear system and strong mentorship.

What's your take?

23/06/2026

If I told you there was one habit that could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, support healthy aging, improve your mood, and require zero special equipment...
Would you do it?

Here's the good news:

You probably don't need 10,000 steps a day.

Recent research suggests that many of the biggest health benefits happen between 4,000–7,000 steps per day.

That's not a fitness challenge.

That's a lifestyle choice.

And that's why I love it.

My favorite strategy? Don't rely on motivation. Design your life so walking happens automatically.

One of the reasons I love having the studio downtown is that my walk across the 4th Avenue Bridge practically guarantees I get my steps in.

A few other ideas:
🚶 Find a walking buddy
🐕 Get a dog
🌽 Stroll the Farmers Market
☕ Park a little farther away

The goal isn't perfection.
The goal is consistency.

Because when it comes to healthy aging, the little things you do every day matter far more than the heroic things you do once in a while.

What's your favorite way to get your steps in every day?

20/05/2026

It’s hard to stay active even when you have significant back pain, significant scoliosis, and are recovering from a recent spinal surgery.

Well that’s exactly how my client “RR” came to me.

She was nervous about moving and had really been through the ringer with pain, surgery, and a long list of physical therapists, OT’s bodyworkers, and chiropractors.

It’s probably been about 18 months now that RR has been coming into the studio for weekly sessions.

This past week I was literally doing fist pumps in the air with the amount of progress that she’s making.

It has not been an easy journey but looking back she has been able to

Stopped relying on pain killers daily
Built significant strength
Improved her posture and is maintaining better alignment
Feels confident enough to work out at home on her own now
Stopped wearing a spinal brace

Now, are you fist pumping as much as I was the other day?

Schedule your free consultation today and let’s talk.
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05/05/2026

The image of folding in half like a yoga model somehow became the golden standard of flexibility for a while back in 2005.

Back then it was common to think:

More flexibility is better and static stretching works

Well, most of us are now aware that static stretching has been debunked and is not actually a functional way to gain mobility, and that’s especially true if you suffer from back pain or stiff/achey hips.

Still, I’m surprised by how many clients come into the studio practicing static stretches.

When you combine cutting edge knowledge of movement science with the support and feedback from the pilates equipment you get something beautiful:

A functional and safe way to gain mobility and freedom in your hips that translates to better strength and mobility in everyday activities.

Because when you stretch your hips in a functional way it actually helps to create more strength at the same time! And this combination of strength and mobility in the hips is what often is the missing link with achy back pain (and hip pain!)

We’ve just launched a tasty new offer for you,

It’s called The Small Group Kickstarter

You get two private sessions and 2 small group classes, all for $269. That is a way better deal than the full price of $338.

We currently have limited capacity to offer private sessions, so therefore we only have 3 of these packages available.

Just 3. When they’re gone they’re gone.

Grab yours today.
https://pocketsuite.io/book/limber-arts/item/small-group-kickstarter

20/04/2026

Who doesn't love a giveaway!! You have until April 30th to enter and one lucky winner will get two small group class completely free!

Small group classes at Limber Arts give you a lot of personalized attention with a max of 5 people. They are a blend of pilates and strength training, and you'll find these particularly perfect for your needs if you are looking to:

Experience Reformer Pilates
Learn Similar Exercises You Can Do At Home
Improve Core Strength
Reduce or Manage Injuries

Click the link below to register to win:
https://limberarts.myflodesk.com/ekss37v56w

Good Luck!

18/04/2026

Let’s get ready for a summer of fun!

Injury prevention and conditioning is what you need to do now in order to have a fun and pain free active summer ahead.

Right now we are giving away 2 free small group classes to one lucky winner!

You have until April 30th to enter

Small group classes feel like a private session, but in a fun small group setting (max of 5 people)

Recently I’ve been changing my personal workouts to be more focused on shoulder stability with dynamic movement for tennis. (it might be pickleball for you)

Actually, I’ve never played pickleball! I picked up a tennis racket a few years ago and it’s funny timing since pickleball has become so popular.

Either way… the injury prevention and conditioning is the same. And either way, it is the smart choice to prepare your body.

PS. feel free to invite me to play pickleball!

Click the link to enter the giveaway!
https://limberarts.myflodesk.com/ekss37v56w

Good Luck!

14/04/2026

10/04/2026

Do You Need Rest or Active Recovery?

Okay, so you wake up feeling heavy and sluggish but also somewhat agitated and anxious. You want to run 20 miles, but also a hot bath sounds pretty nice.

Your smart watch (OR your own organic intuition) is telling you that you're not recovering quickly or fully.

So what do you do?

Is this the day to push through and get out there?
Or should you start drawing that bath?

Or maybe both is the answer!

Or…

Here’s my take on it:

Full recovery days are part of a healthy athletic lifestyle.

And a full recovery day does not always mean “fully optimized recovery” such as 3 different red light therapies, plus a 90 min yoga and meditation class. So, here is your permission to simply lay around and do nothing and just let your mind and your body rest.

At the same time, there is a real value to having “active recovery” days.

This is why I created Small Group Classes at Limber Arts. In these balanced classes you will receive a mix of strength training, functional mobility, core and spinal stability, as well as some light cardio training. In other words it’s a one stop shop.

So if you’re tired of juggling all the different approaches to cross-training, injury prevention, and longevity then you can simply come take small group classes at Limber Arts and then enjoy some deeply relaxing full rest days.

Do that for a while and you’ll be ready to step it up a notch from there

While you're at it, don’t forget to take time to build genuine relationships and feed your soul with social awareness, social justice and honoring the struggle, work and legacy of others.

You’re invited to join us this Spring Arts Walk for the soft launch of the newest book about Olympia, OlyWa Days of Change. Stories of change and activism in olympia from the 60s - 80s

Friday April 24th 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday April 25th 1:00pm - 3:00pm

www.olywadaysofchange.org

PPS: 2 FREE CLASSES GIVEAWAY!
Running from now until April 30th
Open to new clients and returning clients who haven’t come into the studio in at least 6 months.

Click the Link Below to Enter to Win :
https://limberarts.myflodesk.com/ekss37v56w