2024.11.17 - Pilates in Common Newsletter

November is all about flow, and we hope you’re embracing it in class so far. When we mention flow in Pilates, it’s not just about moving gracefully from one exercise to the next; it’s also about fostering a state of mental flow that mirrors your body’s rhythm.

With so much happening in the world, your mind might feel scattered or weighed down. But this week, consider approaching class with the intent to flow mentally as you flow physically. What does that mean?

Over this past year, you’ve explored so much about the body—each part’s movement, its unique role, and how it connects in sequence. Every other month, we’ve guided you through a theme, gradually building a mental and physical journey through the kinetic chain. 

We began with the feet, moved through the knees, then focused on the hips, spine, and shoulders. Each part of the kinetic chain builds on the last, layering a foundation for next month’s focus on the head. But for now, use these elements as building blocks for a mental flow, a grounding in what you’ve learned.

As Nicole leads you through the Pilates flow physically this week, see if you can shift your awareness into each part of the kinetic chain, letting it guide you mentally. Here are some questions to anchor this flow:

💡Can I activate my feet in a way that connects me to my core?

💡Am I holding any unnecessary tension in my knees? What happens when I release it?

💡Where are my hips moving from within my body?

💡How do I want my spine to move—or perhaps stay still—in this moment?

💡How can I create stability in my shoulders to open up even more mobility?

With each question, you’re shaping your own mental flow through the body, moving up the kinetic chain: feet, knees, hips, spine, shoulders. Let these links ground you, free your mind, and bring you fully into each moment of your practice. There’s so much you can’t control, but you can control your thoughts. Let that inner flow be your anchor.

Class Theme: 

Let’s explore the connection between your feet and the joints of your knees, hips, spine, and shoulders. By using a mindful approach, we’ll build the muscle memory needed to support each movement in class, enhancing both stability and fluidity. Focusing on feedback from the feet, we’ll release tension throughout the entire body.

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