Ditch the Spot-Toning Myth: Tone Your Fascia for Lasting Results breathing core low abs Sep 24, 2024

If you’ve been frustrated trying to tone those stubborn areas—glutes, inner thighs, backs of arms—you're not alone. Many people fall for the myth of spot toning, thinking they can reduce fat or build muscle in a specific area by working out that muscle group. But here’s the truth: spot toning doesn’...

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The Real Reason You’re Not Seeing Results: Go Deeper, Not Harder breathing core joint safe pilates vagal tone Sep 24, 2024

We’ve all been there—hitting a plateau, dealing with recurring injuries, not seeing the weight loss or toning we want or expect. The common instinct is to push harder, thinking that more effort will solve the problem. But what if the answer isn’t about doing more, but about going deeper?

To go deep...

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🗝Unlocking the Power of Your Lower Abs: Why Breathing and Core Stability are Key breathing core low abs pilates vagal tone Sep 24, 2024

(free low ab toning tutorial and workout at the end of the article) 

When we think about core strength, most people envision the upper abs or the iconic "six-pack." But the real game-changer for stability, strength, and even aesthetics lies deeper in the lower abs, specifically the transversus abdo...

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7 Quick Tips to make Online and Home Workouts a Great new habit: breathing core joint safe pilates posture Sep 22, 2024

Hi VASIE Practitioners - 

 

A lot of us are working from home or spending more time at home this year.  One way to make this a bonus for you, your schedule, and the planet is by making working out at home a new lifelong habit.  There are a lot of great reasons to get to the gym or studio - social,...

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The Importance of a Neutral Pelvis: Empowering Your Body's Structural Integrity breathing glutes pilates posture Jul 22, 2023

Seattle Tech Butt Syndrome and the Impact of a Posterior Pelvis on Performance, Appearance, and Well-being. 

Seattle, the thriving tech center, is inadvertently becoming the hub for a condition known as posterior pelvis syndrome. It's a prevalent issue, with around 50% of the men and women I encoun...

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14 Ways Breathing Exercises Improve Physiology and give you more years + 3 min Breathing Video breathing core pilates Jul 07, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Breath for a Life of Vibrant Health and Well-being

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, many of us find ourselves grappling with stress, joint pain, and a desire to improve our physical well-being. Amidst the chaos, we often overlook a simple yet profound tool that can...

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