The Niche

08/08/2025

It has been a long time since I updated anything on here. This is definitely something worth getting back into the habit of posting here for.

Audra has been my client for almost 20 years! She is such a light and I would love to see her be able to enjoy a quality of life again!

Please share, at the very least, and donate if it’s possible for you.

Hi friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers, These … Nicki Thiel needs your support for Help Audra Breathe: Support her Life-Saving Lung Transplant

12/19/2024

Thank you for doing such a great job! It’s the first time I haven’t lost parking spots due to the snow pile.

10/25/2024

We are learning more about how good closed kinetic chain movements are for your nervous system.

It’s Murray’s first time on the reformer! Reformers offer spring based resistance for a full body workout. It challenges the big muscles that move us, and locates the small muscles that keep us stable and mobile. Murray is demonstrating footwork. It moves like a squat and exercises the legs for sure. BUT the main focus is on keeping your core muscles activated correctly and keeping the pelvis neutral. It’s harder than it looks!

10/25/2024

Do you know about your PF and TA?

Murray was feeling his abs after today’s class. He incorporated the Pilates way to breathe and said he had NEVER felt his low abs like that before!

10/25/2024

Take a moment to breathe today!

We are still talking breathing today. Murray is resting on a soft foam roller to practice breathing into the six sides of his body. The sensation you get when you come off the foam roller is hard to explain and can only be experienced! Murray wants you to call today for a Pilates consultation so you know how amazing it feels!

10/15/2024

Maybe we should create a film named Finding Murray and the supporting character keeps saying, “Just keep breathing…breathing…breathing…”

We are still talking breathing today. Murray is resting on a soft foam roller to practice breathing into the six sides of his body. The sensation you get when you come off the foam roller is hard to explain and can only be experienced! Murray wants you to call today for a Pilates consultation so you know how amazing it feels!

10/15/2024

Join Murray and remember to slow down and breathe.

Today in Pilates Murray Learned about breathing. It was a challenge for him to find the lower lobes of his lungs. We focused on expanding the back and sides, right where my hand is resting. This is foreign so I encouraged him to practice when he sitting in his car. Most car seats wrap around us to keep us safe. Murray said he really hopes this helps him calm down...He has a tendency towards road rage!

10/12/2024

What benefits have you received?

Murray was in shock when he learned all the benefits of Pilates. His doctor told him it would help with back pain, but he didn’t realize athletes use the Pilates modality to prevent and recover from injury… The aging population comes to Pilates for mobility and flexibility… Dancers love the long lean look it creates and the strength and endurance they receive from a Pilates workout. Murray is so excited to see what Pilates will do for him!

10/12/2024

Another thing we are learning is how Pilates can affect cortisol levels. It’s definitely time for some stress reduction!

Before working out Murray filled out a physical activity questionnaire. We want to make sure his heart is healthy and we are aware of any joint problems needing to be addressed. He has no interest in losing weight, but he would like to gain some muscle! Pilates will definitely help with muscle tone!

10/12/2024

Seven years ago we had the best little visitor at the studio. I have missed him!

Murray has to decided to try Pilates for the month of October. He asked if I would share his journey. Today we are just giving him a tour of the studio. He took his shoes off to keep the floors nice and clean! Thanks Murray!

04/08/2024

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08/09/2023

This great local event is looking for volunteers for Friday/Saturday. Please support in any way you can by sharing or signing up. 🧡

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