Do Pilates

A little about me…

Hi! I’m Bonita!

I’m a Pilates instructor, dancer, and aerialist. 💚💜💛

But I haven’t always felt strong and mobile.

Like many people, I spent years working at a desk, sitting for long hours, wondering why my body felt stiff, achy, and didn’t move the way I wanted it to.

Pilates completely changed that. And then mobility on top of that.

Now I help people build strength, improve mobility, and move with more confidence, whether that’s:

💃🏻 in dance class,
💻 at work,
🚶🏻‍♀️or simply getting through everyday life without feeling sore.

If you’re ready to move better and feel stronger, you’re in the right place.

Welcome! ✨

Just 1 minute in each position will remind your body that it doesn’t have to turn chair-shaped after a long day of sitting.

Plus you may find some new ranges, and totally surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

I did. 🦒

I was absolutely amazed when I first discovered I could drop my head all the way back without hunching up my shoulders, or feeling like something might snap or break.

BUT! You’ve got to start small though, 👆 like this.

And it’s the same when going from your desk straight into an activity.

If you spend most of your day sitting, then suddenly expect your body to dance, train, walk, run or generally function more actively..

…it may have some objections.

These 3 exercises are a simple way to get things moving before you go from 🪑 → 💃.

💾 Save this for your next desk-to-dance transition.

New here? Hi! I’m Bonita. 👋I teach Pilates + mobility for dancers and movement-loving humans in their 30s and 40s who sit all day and still want to feel good when they move.

Follow me for more ways to get your body ready for the things you actually want to do.

I thought age would limit me from getting more flexible.

I’m happy to report that it didn’t!

I started learning:
💫 exercises to improve my flexibility rather than only stretching
💫how to move differently, to find new range instead of always staying stuck at the same level

I realised that upper back mobility is about improving how your body moves, adding strength, and giving your joints the control they need.

In Part 2, I’ll show you some of the exercises that helped me get here.

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