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FREE PDF DOWNLOADS – NEW PILATESBODY On-Demand Workout Calendars for August 2023! Featuring fresh and exciting Pilates and Yoga classes for prenatal and postnatal bodies of all stages and skill levels.
Inside: FREE PDF DOWNLOADS – August 2023 Workout Calendars for the PILATESBODY On-Demand App! Featuring fresh and exciting Pilates and Yoga classes for prenatal and postnatal bodies of all stages and skill levels. Preview all of the Pilates classes, yoga classes, and Pilates exercise tutorials new to the app this month!
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Hey Pilates Queens!
You know the one thing I’m really terrible at? Resting. Allowing my mind to rest, my life to be present. Not being productive. And I’m not talking about sleeping, but actually resting and letting my mind be still.
I have experienced something recently that put me in a complete anxiety attack, caused my mind to run a million miles an hour, and actually had me fearing for me and my family’s safety. It really put me into a crash and burn, fight or flight, crying my eyes out, doubting everything sort of state. I was trying to do everything to fix and solve the situation that was caving on my husband and me. This unfortunate event pushed me into practicing the one thing that I actually SUCK at: Rest.
I have always said that it is a good trait to be a go-getter who never sits down… but, is it really? I always wonder why I am so horrible at rest. Was it a trait I was born with? Did it come from being the youngest child in my family by 10 years? Was it caused by being a multi-sport athlete in school who never sat on the sidelines? Did it stem from growing up with the rise of technology and social media? What exactly perpetuated this side of me?
A part of me wonders if it’s a combination of: (1) Loving work. I find so much joy and excitement in helping other women feel their best self by teaching Pilates, creating content, building at-home workouts. I just love being busy doing what I am passionate about. And, (2) The other part of me that observes other powerful, strong women becoming “Boss Babes” and wants to walk right alongside them in their successes.
I tend to find myself saying two common quotes: “Fake it till you make it!”, and, “You can sleep when you’re dead!” I am literally creating NO time for myself to rest and I constantly feel like I have to outlast competitors and beat the system (the good ole social media algorithm).
I honestly feel scared to rest. In my head, I tell myself, “If you rest, then you’ll never finish the race”. I am truly scared to rest because it feels like I’ll lose my alignment, my focus. To me, rest feels like giving up. But, I’m now learning that there are unexplained events, consequences, or mental burnout that will inevitably force my body and mind to rest if I don’t take the time on my own.
Does rest feel hard for you too? Do you have a hard time tucking your phone away? Is it challenging to leave your email or text message inbox alone for a few days? Me too! You’re not alone. Due to the unforeseen events that took place recently, I am forcing myself to rest my mind daily. This is a self-care practice that is worth fighting for to avoid hitting mental burnout. I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and this might have been my “sign” to rest before I hit burn out.
Here are 3 ways I plan on practicing rest, self-care, and being present in my life over the next 3 weeks:
I will be stepping away from all platforms (except YouTube) for 2 weeks straight. No posting, no scrolling. I will actually be removing the apps from my phone to be able to truly rest my mind with no temptations, notifications, and social media distractions.
This will look different every day for me, but a few things I have already dabbled into are hypno-breathing, sitting in stillness, and meditation to calm my mind, body and spirit while practicing being in the present.
This might be a small act of self-care, like enjoying a cup of coffee on my front porch, sitting by my pool to take in the beauty and calm of being present by water, or meeting a friend for a walk. It could also be something bigger and planned out, like a massage, facial, or my personal favorite, acupuncture and cupping.
I encourage you to join me in finding a single day each week for rest or a small act of daily self-care. I challenge you to make a bigger change for a longer period of time, like a couple week social media break. Schedule it in and guard it with your life! Don’t let anything steal your time to rest. Show yourself love and kindness by resting.
My hope for myself is to learn how to rest. I hope it will feed and fuel me to continue to love and live the life I’m creating. ✨
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Our workout classes for the month of August dropped today! Here’s the full list of our newest on-demand Pilates workouts, yoga workouts, and Pilates exercise tutorials on the app:
Your PILATESBODY On-Demand Workout Calendars for August 2023 are here! Our certified Pilates and yoga instructors want to help you get in your daily movement and guide you into making exercise a routine. We have created these workout calendars just for you to make fitting your workouts into your daily life easier! We hope you enjoy and use these calendars as tools towards achieving a healthy body, mind and lifestyle!
Here’s what you can expect each day of the August Workout Calendar. Are you ready?!
SUNDAY: Recovery/Rest Day
MONDAY: Total Body
TUESDAY: Workout of Choice
WEDNESDAY: Core/Flow
THURSDAY: Lower Body
FRIDAY: Core
SATURDAY: Recovery/Rest Day
The workout calendars will change each month to keep your workouts fresh and exciting. Be sure to check our blog every month to download your workout calendar, or sign up for our email newsletter to automatically receive the free calendar in your inbox on the 1st of every month!
After you download your FREE PILATESBODY On-Demand Workout Calendar, you can save it to your phone for easy accessibility. Or, if you need the extra accountability like I do, you can print it out to hang on your refrigerator or put in your daily planner to enjoy crossing off your workouts once you complete them.
Take a look at the BRAND NEW Pilates and yoga classes that released this month! You can take the full on-demand workout classes on the PILATESBODY On-Demand App with over 250+ classes (and growing) to choose from in the on-demand library.
Do you have a Pilates or yoga workout request that you would like to see next month on the app? Leave us a comment below and we will work on filming it for you!
For more information on the PILATEBSODY On-Demand App, visit this webpage HERE.
Fitness Level: Level 2 (Intermediate)
Class Categories: Mat Pilates, Pilates Strong
Duration: 55-minute Workout
Equipment: Exercise Mat
Certified Instructor: Kayla
Join Kayla Brugger for a Poolside, FULL BODY, cardio Pilates workout that is gentle on your joints! Come for a challenging circuit-style workout that will deliver a true Pilates Glow and doesn’t require any equipment but will leave you feeling strong.
Fitness Level: Level 1 (Beginner)
Class Categories: Prenatal Yoga
Duration: 29-minute Workout
Equipment: Exercise Mat, Pillows or Bolster
Certified Instructor: Amy
This prenatal gentle yoga class will help you find a little strength, a little balance, and some connection to you and your baby. This class will help prepare your body for labor, birth, and postpartum, but will also give you nice moments of stretch. Enjoy this class with some props you find around the house to help support you in your practice to build endurance.
Fitness Level: Level 1 (Beginner)
Class Categories: Postnatal Pilates & Yoga
Duration: 28-minute Workout
Equipment: Exercise Mat, Yoga Blocks
Certified Instructor: Amy
This Postnatal Feel-Good Yoga class is a perfect flow to help you feel more centered and balanced as you reconnect to your core, body and mind. The class is designed to bring you energy while creating more space within the body.
Fitness Level: Level 1 (Beginner)
Class Categories: Ab Blast, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Pilates & Yoga
Duration: 18-minute Workout
Equipment: Exercise Mat, Yoga Blocks
Certified Instructor: Amy
Enjoy this quick 15-Minute Prenatal Approved Core Yoga Class regularly throughout your pregnancy to help keep a strong core, functioning pelvic floor, and prepare your body for birth and postpartum. This is also a great class to begin with postpartum.
The PILATESBODY On-Demand App offers some of the best online Pilates and yoga classes and tutorials. New subscribers can use the promo code FREETRIAL during checkout to score 1-Month of Free Pilates and Yoga Workouts on the app. We have over 250+ Pilates and yoga classes in our on-demand library. New and inspiring exercise classes are added each month to keep your workouts fresh. Join today HERE!
If you have any questions, or requests for new app workout classes, leave me a comment below!
Your Friend & Pilates Expert,
Kayla Brugger
Certified Pilates Instructor + Mom of 2
Founder of PILATESBODY by Kayla
Founder of PILATESBODY On-Demand
Hi, I'm Kayla Brugger. Certified Pilates Instructor & Minnesota Mama of 2.
