Thank you Denee!! Patricia -- I got this ball at a toy store believe it or not! It's a wonderful visual aid isn't it? Glad you enjoyed it too! See you in class #2!!
Thank you, Amy--it went by in a blink even though I was sweating by the end of it, so I definitely felt it. I did this at the end of a long day and with a headache; by the end of the class I was energized and no headache left. So glad there's another challenge available.
Chiara , thank you for starting this challenge with me and I know you're going to enjoy the progression of each class as they build upon one another. Let me know how things are going along the way!
I'm going to commit to writing down each of my observations and/or epiphanies after each class in this challenge so I can refer back, when needed. The following are my 'take a ways' from BREATH & ENDURANCE: 1) The idea of 'expansion from within.' Why have I never thought about it like this before?? LOVED the diaphragm imagery using the toy. 2) The recognition that I have NOT been breathing "all the time consciously with commitment" in my Pilates practice! I've been avoiding the #1 principle out of convenience. 3) My breath should go to where I want more freedom in my body. Brilliant! Amy, you mentioned all 3 in single leg circles, & it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. Thank you, dearest friend!! What a gift you're giving us.