Gosh, lockdown is looming… (again), no I’m not about to start talking (for long) about the world situation in this weeks blog, I must admit after the weekends announcement in the UK about the next lockdown starting this week, I shed a few tears, I don’t even know why exactly. It lasted about 15 minutes, an immense sadness, not sure if I was just picking up on the world generally, the news.
But I must say I won’t be making a habit of watching the news regularly, yes being updated, but that’s enough. What I’ve done since is immersed myself in my life and work as it is right here and right now and I’ll tell you what. I am so very grateful for technology, it’s a wonderful way we can stay connected during these times both socially and with things like Pilates. I have a huge gratitude that technology such as zoom has allowed me to shift my business model to online, so this lockdown I’m not feeling stressed and anxious about all the work I lost, as I lost a lot of in person work last time, and the majority didn’t feel the fear and try out my work online, yet more and more are which is truly incredible.
I now teach mindfulness Pilates worldwide, in one class in my mindfulness Pilates membership, I have clients all over the UK, including my sister Julie in Bedfordshire UK, my Mum over 120 miles away in Hertfordshire, and other clients all over
Pic of me mum and sister Julie before lockdown (not at class!!)
Sara is in France
Debi is in Dorset UK
Ann is in Ireland
including France and Ireland. How amazing is that? the list goes on.
What I find so special each time I see everyone is that we know we are in for an inspiring hour in time which goes very fast! Of course focusing on looking after your backs and always a big focus on reducing back pain and managing the back, hips and all sorts, but theres always a lovely atmosphere,
I think bringing positive affirmations into every lesson really brings a sparkly difference as well as breathing.
Breathe
I can’t recommend breathing enough. We all breathe every second of every day and the thing is this, I think is one of the most relaxing things in the world to do, to take time out everyday to consciously breathe, relax and meditate, it’s pretty simple, just do it and take time to do it is the key really! Join in the 5 minute relaxation here
you deserve it: I never get bored of that 5 minute relaxation, it’s one of my favourites. Hope it becomes one of your favourites too.
So get off your work chair, take time for you in lockdown and beyond to keep fit in both body and mind, the thing I love about working on line is I get to gift my clients a recording of every class so they can easily practice inbetween their lessons, maintaining progress and also getting to enjoy mini 6 minute mindfulness Pilates on a daily basis makes such a huge difference, is achievable.
My sister calls me ‘motivator’. Why? Because I really do motivate you when you hang out with me as your teacher, I’m so glad I do. Yet you motivate me too, as showing up to teach you, helps my mental and emotional health in top shape, but of course I practice what I teach and practice myself everyday.
Thanks for listening this week!! Do you read the blog?!!
A happy a week as possible to you
Love Bev
Beverley Densham BSc (Hons) Pilates teacher of 22 years www.mindfulnesspilates.com
Ps Want to learn? You’re invited to the Mindfulness Pilates membership
https://www.pilatestofeelgood.com/mindfulness-pilates-membership or go to the page
Also includes a 45 minute one to one before you start class