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Flat Belly Pilates 📍Online and studio workouts for busy women 👀 As seen in Weight Watchers, US News and Fox 5 DC. 💪Try a free class ⬇️ We bring the studio to you!

I’ve pulled back from other platforms not for a lack of things to say but because social media is so different now. Inst...
04/08/2026

I’ve pulled back from other platforms not for a lack of things to say but because social media is so different now. Instagram used to be a place for interesting photos. It’s now a place for videos, notes, stories, lives, algorithms, and doomscrolling. Some days, it seems to take a team of people to feed the content beast. It’s no longer feels good. I miss the early days of social media, its authenticity, and the genuine connection that you could find there.

I’m leaning into what feels good now. So I’m making a change, devoting less time to social media, and putting more energy into Substack. I’m more excited about this than I've been about anything in a long time. Of course, I’ve had some doubts about diving into another platform. But it feels good to be able to slow down, send you a note that you can read at your pleasure, and share tips that help you workout consistently.

I’ve loved working with all of you through the years. We’ve practiced together at SCAD in Atlanta. We’ve practiced at classes hosted at libraries in Washington, DC. We practiced yoga in sunny San Juan. We’ve practiced Pilates at workplace events. I’ve met you in your homes for private classes.

The pop-up studio was also incredible. Welcoming over 100 people into that space in the BullStreet District, watching you challenge yourselves in partner yoga classes, hearing someone shout "that's amazing!" in the middle of a Deep Release class are memories will stay with me forever.

My Substack is just a continuation of this work. Subscribe for free and consider becoming a paid subscriber. If you’ve been stuck in the same patterns of starting and stopping, trying and quitting, wanting results but not seeing them, you need more than information. You need direct access to someone who’s been doing this for 20+ years. You need community. You need accountability. That’s what paid membership gives you.

Looking forward to continuing our practice together!

Are you struggling with chronic pain? Is chronic pain stopping you from working out? Have you tried everything but still...
04/07/2026

Are you struggling with chronic pain? Is chronic pain stopping you from working out? Have you tried everything but still haven’t found a solution to relieve your pain? I'm excited to share this yoga practice with you. It’s a deeply relaxing stretch sequence designed to help you unwind and release tension to relieve neck, back and hip pain. I've designed this practice to give you space to discover what feels good in your own body, with less rigid direction and more invitation to explore. Ready to enjoy a deeply relaxing stretch? Join me on Substack.

I recently wrote about the confrontation at a yoga studio in Minneapolis that sparked a conversation about the role of y...
03/24/2026

I recently wrote about the confrontation at a yoga studio in Minneapolis that sparked a conversation about the role of yoga in political activism. Here are my thoughts about yoga in politics and the role that yoga studios. Share your thoughts at https://flatbellypilates.substack.com/p/is-yoga-political.

In this three-part series, let’s talk about one of the most fascinating and powerful systems in your body and how you ca...
03/21/2026

In this three-part series, let’s talk about one of the most fascinating and powerful systems in your body and how you can activate it to relax anytime.

In part 3, I’ll show you exactly how to position your hands to stimulate key receptors along your head and cervical spine, triggering your vagus nerve’s relaxation response in seconds. It’s a surprisingly simple pressure point technique that sends immediate safety signals to your brainstem. This one is perfect for moments of acute stress or anxiety.

03/20/2026

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot more of something eIse that I love - writing! And I’m sharing it all with you on Substack. Join me as I chat about how US immigration policy is transforming your yoga studio and how a year without Target changed how I shop at flatbellypilates.substack.com.

What if I told you there’s a single nerve in your body that controls your stress levels, digestion, heart rate, and immu...
03/19/2026

What if I told you there’s a single nerve in your body that controls your stress levels, digestion, heart rate, and immune response. Meet the vagus nerve – the hidden superhighway between your brain and body that most people have never heard of, but that’s influencing almost every aspect of your health and wellbeing right now.

In this three-part series, let’s talk about one of the most fascinating and powerful systems in your body and how you can activate it to relax anytime.

In part 2, I’ll share a simple vagus nerve activation technique you can do anywhere in under two minutes. I’ll guide you through the powerful “box breathing” method that instantly shifts your nervous system from stress mode to calm.

Have you ever wondered why you feel so much calmer after a yoga class? Or why that deep breath during a stressful moment...
03/17/2026

Have you ever wondered why you feel so much calmer after a yoga class? Or why that deep breath during a stressful moment actually works to settle your nerves? The answer lies in understanding the vagus nerve.

In this three-part series, let’s talk about one of the most fascinating and powerful systems in your body and how you can activate it to relax anytime.

In part 1, we’ll explore how this mysterious nerve works and why scientists are calling it the key to understanding stress, anxiety, and chronic health issues.

I’m making a change and moving to Substack. I’m more excited about this than I’ve been about anything in a long time.Thi...
03/16/2026

I’m making a change and moving to Substack. I’m more excited about this than I’ve been about anything in a long time.

This isn’t just about fixing email delivery issues (though yes, you’ll actually receive what I send now). This is about finally building the kind of community I’ve always envisioned. The one where we can have real conversations, where you get direct access to me and to top experts in health, fitness, and nutrition, and where I can share the tools and strategies that actually work.

Join me at https://flatbellypilates.substack.com/p/thats-not-okay-with-me.

Setbacks are common in any practice. We all miss days. A difficult pregnancy, an injury, illness, or an emotional upset ...
01/27/2026

Setbacks are common in any practice. We all miss days. A difficult pregnancy, an injury, illness, or an emotional upset can take the steam out of your practice.

There are times, too, when life just gets in the way. With all that you have to do — children to raise, aging parents to care for, jobs and chores to do, committing to practice isn't always easy but even those of us with lapses of months or even years can make a successful return to the mat.

By taking time to examine the reasons you stopped and your motivation for returning, you can ensure that this time around, your practice remains a permanent part of your life. That’s what really matters — that you recover, stay committed, and continue to workout again and again.

Want to workout consistently? Grab my bestselling course. đź”— in profile.

Cheat day eats. How are you enjoying today?
01/18/2026

Cheat day eats. How are you enjoying today?

My favorite bit of activewear isn’t a cute matching set or the most comfortable tank or even the softest leggings. One o...
01/13/2026

My favorite bit of activewear isn’t a cute matching set or the most comfortable tank or even the softest leggings. One of my favorite things is a pair of running shoes. I love yoga and Pilates and my content here is usually focused on that but I’m also a runner. When running shoes are no longer good to run in, I like to wear them to walk my dog and run errands all over town in. Iykyk.

As 2026 begins, here’s a friendly reminder. You're not behind. You're not late. You're not failing at this.What you're m...
01/05/2026

As 2026 begins, here’s a friendly reminder. You're not behind. You're not late. You're not failing at this.

What you're missing is structure.

Random classes aren't gonna work. One day, you’re on YouTube. Another day, you’re on Pinterest, and another day, you're doing your saved Instagram and Facebook workouts.

But you don't need to do everything, to get the results you want. Try a proven method to reach your health goals rather than a series of random workout videos.

You need a simple structure that tells you what to focus on first, what to ignore for now, and how to stay consistent when life gets busy. Here’s what actually changes when you have structure. You’ll wake up everyday knowing exactly what to do. You’ll know how you plan to handle setbacks. You’ll hold yourself accountable. You’ll workout consistently.

Ready to workout consistently? Grab my bestselling course. đź”— in profile.

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