Pilates with Mila

Embracing healthy lifestyle choices, no quick fixes✌🏻
STOTT Pilates • ELDOA • TRX

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Just posted a video @ Switzerland https://t.co/cqZgKvq1qU

[Pilates with Mila @pilateswithmila]

Just posted a video @ Switzerland https://t.co/nVE1Lvq5PG

[Pilates with Mila @pilateswithmila]

Just posted a video @ Switzerland https://t.co/wtr0xfBlNe

[Pilates with Mila @pilateswithmila]

Just posted a photo @ Switzerland https://t.co/PREyCISZtz

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I'm here to help you empower your body, through mindful exercise, so you can improve your lifestyle and achieve lasting results.
#pilatesinstructor #mindfulmovement #healthylifestyle

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ELDOA: These challenging position work to stretch some muscles while strengthening others. The beauty of them is that in one minute you will stretch and strengthen your back & you can work to target specifically the part of the spine you want to address.
https://t.co/PJ5uQCaH7L

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Hip Flexor Stretch with a little EXTRA https://t.co/S5w0nFjHRB via @YouTube

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TIP for a BETTER Glute Stretch https://t.co/eadvKvnrbk via @YouTube

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If you learn anything from what I share, I want it to be 2 things:

1. Don't follow videos that say "if you have back pain do this" UNLESS it specifically mentions the type / types of back pain it is talking about.… https://t.co/R0TNsY5kGM

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The difference between the neutral and imprint positions is not only important to know but also know when to apply each.

It's not "wrong" or "right", it depends on what you are doing and why you are doing it.

To… https://t.co/6MzqYVogcb

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Pilates Basics – Lower Back Alignment
Neutral VS Imprint & 1 common mistake!
https://t.co/34mfKtcCS2 via @YouTube

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Avoid doing this...

I would strongly discourage you from jamming the lower back into the mat and popping your navel up.

When "imprinting", think of lengthening out the lower back, not jamming it down. You don't… https://t.co/hGHGl9V3ul

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IMPRINT POSITION of the lower back and pelvis.

To achieve imprint alignment in the lower back and pelvis you want to have the two ASIS (those two bony protrusions in the front of the pelvis) gently pull down… https://t.co/cLl7foPC4q

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NEUTRAL POSITION of the lower back and pelvis.

To achieve neutral alignment in the lower back and pelvis you want to have the two ASIS (those two bony protrusions in the front of the pelvis) and the pubic bone… https://t.co/ZoiKhuYY4C

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I hope my last few posts sparked your curiosity and thinking process when you next select an exercise to do.

As you hopefully noticed, I pay a lot of attention to alignment. So in the next few posts I want to show… https://t.co/iCVrxkWjpw

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Important to keep in mind when watching my videos⬇️

When seeing these recommendations, please be mindful that you always, and above all, need follow your physicians advice because there may be a lot more at play.… https://t.co/SCYp7ege4p

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ELDOA for lower back pain?

If you need to stretch, strengthen and decompress your back, then YES 🙌🏻

#ELDOA #backstretching #backstrenghtening #lowerbackpainexercises kyskogeneva #kyskogeneva @ Geneva, Switzerland https://t.co/aO0ZKvBDZm

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LOWER BACK CARE - Stenosis

Alignment matters! This is a great exercise to do everyday to strengthen the lower back, core and hips if you have stenosis in the lumbar spine (lower back).

https://t.co/SrU0Q1yaRA

#AlignmentMatters

[Frank Lipman MD @DrFrankLipman]

A sedentary lifestyle is associated with a higher risk of cancer, depression, insomnia, pre-diabetic blood sugar levels (even at a healthy weight), disk degeneration and pain. There is an easy fix...move as much as you can!

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LOWER BACK CARE- Disc Bulge/Herniation

Alignment matters! Here is a great exercise to do everyday to strengthen the lower back, core and hips if you have a posterior lumbar disc herniation / bulge / protrusion.

https://t.co/chuRG1RiuM

#LetsChangeTheNarrative for #LowerBackCare