The difference in the spelling of mindful vs. mindFULL is minor, but the difference in how each of these things can impact your life is significant.  You’re probably familiar with the feeling of being mindfull. It starts from the moment you hear the alarm each morning, as the thoughts come rushing in:  What time is that appointment tomorrow?  I need to pay that bill later today. What should I make for dinner tonight?  This isn’t surprising, considering the average human processes about 6,200 thoughts per day. As a busy mom and business owner, I am working on this daily. My ..read more

It feels like everyone is talking about the healing power of the breath these days. I know, it sounds like just one more trend to add to the egregiously growing list of to-do’s from the latest HIIT workout to the newest diet trend, and here is one more thing you need to do to be healthy, right?  Friend, I am here to tell you that it’s not true.  Breathwork is not a trend; it’s been around for thousands of years and has been used to clear the mind and support good health. Intentional breathing has been an important part of my journey, and that’s why I’m honored to be providing breath ..read more

There’s a lot of discussion around nervous system dysregulation in the wellness world these days—and for good reason. The nervous system impacts every area of your life, and when out of alignment (dysregulated), it can cause a ripple effect of issues and challenges, physical, mental, and emotional. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, irritable, or extremely fatigued, or have had gut or skin conditions, you’ve experienced symptoms of nervous system dysregulation. These are all signs of stress, and while experiencing these things here and there is normal, when they become chronic is when you need to co ..read more

Hi Lindywell community! Kiesha here. I’m so excited to be joining the team as the Head of Breathwork and Somatic Programs. In addition to providing you high quality, effective and efficient Pilates workouts you can do from home (or on the road), Lindywell is now also a place where you can find guided breathwork sessions and intentional breathing exercises to help you reduce stress, clear your mind, increase your energy and improve your mental health. You may already be a dedicated breathwork fan, or you may be curious what breathwork even is. The definition of breathwork is quite simple: It i ..read more

Women’s wellness is multi-faceted. We have a lot to think about when it comes to taking care of our minds and bodies as we juggle friendships, family, work (and so much more), all while taking care of ourselves.  Pilates has been a powerful tool for me to stay strong, both mind and body while raising a family, building a business, and weathering the many storms that have come up along the way. In my 10 years of practicing, I’m continually reminded (by the thousands of women that practice with us at Lindywell!) that Pilates is one of the only forms of exercise that can help us women achie ..read more

Women’s wellness is multi-faceted. We have a lot to think about when it comes to taking care of our minds and bodies as we juggle friendships, family, work (and so much more), all while taking care of ourselves.  Pilates has been a powerful tool for me to stay strong, both mind and body while raising a family, building a business, and weathering the many storms that have come up along the way. In my 10 years of practicing, I’m continually reminded (by the thousands of women that practice with us at Lindywell!) that Pilates is one of the only forms of exercise that can help us women achie ..read more

There is so much misinformation about abs, core, and the pelvic floor that people harbor many misconceptions about these areas. At the same time, the midsection is one of the most unloved parts of people’s bodies. People come to me all the time seeking ways to tone and slim down their midsection. In today’s episode of The Balanced Life podcast, I’ll clear up common misconceptions about abs, core, and the pelvic floor, you’ll learn the muscle groups that make up your core, what to do to tone your midsection, and what you can do about pelvic floor issues like pain and incontinence.  So many ..read more

This isn’t your usual 10 benefits-of-Pilates list. You may have heard about the physical benefits of Pilates like getting stronger or looking more toned, but the value of it goes so much deeper than that. In this list, we’re digging into how Pilates impacts your whole self, including sex, sleep, aging and so much more—all backed by science. Let’s get to the core of how this style of movement can impact you with the top 10 benefits of Pilates! 1. Reduce Stress and Improve Your Mood  Source: International Journal of Psychiatry Since Pilates combines physical motion with mindful presence, i ..read more

If you’re searching for the best Pilates mat, you’ve come to the right place. As a Certified Pilates instructor who’s been practicing and teaching Pilates for over a decade, I’ve used a lot of mats. This has helped me identify all the “must-haves” when it comes to finding the best mat for your practice. Before you decide which mat to buy, I want to share a few tips for choosing the best option for your practice because your needs are as unique as your practice.  Because I believe everything shared here, from materials to function, is so important to a great Pilates mat, we brought them a ..read more

Navigating family mealtimes can be stressful. Everyone has their own ideas of what they want to eat. Kids can be selective, and families are often frazzled by the end of the day when dinner rolls around.  Rachel Rothman helps families have less stress at mealtimes. She uses her extensive experience as a registered dietitian to work with families to alleviate food worries. Rachel and I had such an illuminating conversation that we had to split it into two parts. This is the second part of our insightful discussion. Join us to learn how to work through mealtime battles, how to handle teen f ..read more