Thanks to the 24 rock stars who made it to my free virtual pilates class on Ustream last Tuesday evening! Your feedback and enthusiasm put a perma smile on my face for the rest of the week. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/my-free-virtual-pilates-mat-class-recorded-for-you#sthash.UcfYyRCX.dpuf
Poor posture is the epidemic of modern society. Too much sitting hunched over computers and not enough movement. To prevent irreversible damage to your spine's shape and longevity use this quick pilates movement sequence to stretch open your tight shoulders and strengthen the muscles of the shoulder girdle. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/pilates-for-geeks-bloggers-and-anyone-who-sits-at-a-desk#sthash.MhSDKaTF.dpuf
Eat local, eat organic, eat cheap, by delving into my top 16 tips for getting the most from your local farmers market.
I get it all the time. I tell people that I'm a pilates instructor and I usually get one of three responses...
Tracking your eating habits is a fantastic way to stay on track with your weight loss or maintenance goals, manage portion control and clean up your diet for the long haul. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/the-gen-y-way-to-watch-what-you-eat#sthash.eTDzOi0V.dpuf
I'm busy as a bee and wanting to spread the pollen. Blue bird days and tiny blossoms envelope the hills of San Francisco this week and I can't help but sweat with spring fever. Sitting down to write while the sun beckons me outside to play has me cafe hopping in one of the warmest districts and soaking in the rays through massive store fronts. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/spreading-the-good-vibes#sthash.zvZWP8gK.dpuf
Day in and day out we find ourselves settling into a routine. Driving to the same grocery store, climbing on the same elliptical machine, and preparing the same meals. What a bore. At some point along our journey we decided that we found what "works" for our mind, body and spirit and thus stick to it like a frantic fly on fly paper.
Whether you're trying to pick up a hottie across the bar, suffering from chronic low back pain, or simply don't want to end up with a hunch like your 80 year old great aunt, building perfect posture is vital. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/how-to-improve-your-posture-and-awareness-in-5-minutes#sthash.d5kLmu5i.dpuf
With Spring in full swing here in San Francisco there is nothing more intoxicating than getting outside for a long power walk. I just got back from a rigorous workout at the pilates studio and power walked home to deliver this tasty bite of the pilates mat stomach series.
When the weekends roll around I turn into a Where's Waldo.
