Bliss Pilates Studio Vernon
#201 2500 53rd Ave V1T 8H9 Vernon, BC, Canada

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I am always up for challenges in Pilates, and this exercise is certainly one of them. Many people have tight hamstrings and calves. The illusion is that tightne...ss means strength but in most cases tight hamstrings and calves mean that those muscles have been shortened instead of lengthened. The main contributor for that shortening/tension is, in fact, tight hip flexors which pulls the pelvis into a tilt which then causes tightness through low back, thus hamstrings and down towards your calves. This specific exercise focuses on lengthening the calves and hamstrings in a stabilizing way and then strengthens the muscles OUT of the length in which is created. Oh, and did I mention a TON of core and midback strength to keep a neutral spine throughout it all. I have yet to perfect this, but thats the fun part of the journey!

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Side Arm Series Another one of my favourite side arm/mid back strengthening series. For the past few years, I have been recovering from nerve pain and tension.../tightness through my left shoulder, limiting my range of motion. I love that my job allows me to help restore and retrain muscle function in areas of injures, including mine. Pilates has helped to stabilize any pain in my body and work to alleviate that pain over time. As of today, all my nerve pain is gone, my shoulder has an increased range of motion and I have strength through my mid back in ways Ive never experienced! See more

Some of my favourite glute and oblique exercises! I am ALL about TA strengthening and spinal mobility, especially when theyre paired together! @ Bliss Pilates Studio Vernon

No limits Even a bummed ankle cant get in the way of my Pilates. I love my job because these reformers can treat every kind of injury and significantly help ...in recovery. I love that I can still strengthen my body, even my legs/glutes with an injury such as I have. Pilates is a gift and has literally changed my life...physically, mentally and most important, spiritually! See more

2010 I would learn my TSH and Thyroid Antibodies were high giving a diagnosis of Hashimotos Hypothyroid. My body was screaming at me to reduce stresses and slow down. Stress what stress bahaha... and slow well that does not come easy either as I love to be giving of myself. Mornings were the worst. A rough night of sleep waking up here and there. Feeling like I was run over by a truck. Brain fog where I just couldnt think or process even the most simple tasks. I felt like I... was spinning out of control. (Ps I love to be in control ) My adrenals were shot too. Not to mention my hormones were all mixed up. The next ten years would be blood work every 3-4 months, various supplements, acupuncture, therapeutic/restorative yoga...staying goodbye to high intensity strength training and hello Pilates. Fast forward to today!! Since April 2020 I have researched and studied Intermittent fasting! I look at this more as cycled eating as the WORD FASTING scares everyone! Odd seeing as historically we used to fast all the time. Anyways I will spare the rant...Those horrendous mornings I used to have waking up groggy...well i thought (self diagnosis) I was waking up blood sugar low so i would quickly eat breakfast trying to adjust my physical state. I did this for years. Kicked myself into gear with a carb kick!! Little did I realize I was in a blood sugar hang over from what I consumed the previous day! SO WHY??? am i sharing this with you ...well since adapting to intermittent fasting I have dropped my TSH numbers to normal, returned to my body weight I was at 20 years ago and have come off my supplements entirely to see what my body does. Now I sleep solid, wake up refreshed and ready each morning. My family is in shock!! My energy is outstanding. I feel empowered, clear minded and accomplished. I am over the moon excited and what to share my knowledge and expertise with you. There are a few simple steps you can take to change your health for life!! I am here to share my gift of knowledge. I invite you to ask questions, DM, checkout my www.mariehayden.com website. Your body is an incredible gift. It will heal as you heal. It will learn as you learn. Take the first step in your journey to ReNEWU!!

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Core & Glutes with Katie

Surprise!!!! Some arm, ab and glute action to get you moving today!!! All you need is your mat and some light weights!!!

Lets work a little burn into those abs and glutes!!! All you need is a mat and a ball

We have been busy at the studio prepping and getting back to work with private sessions!!! It has been amazing to see some of our community However, for those who are not able to attend in person we promised continuous love online!!! Join sabrina today around 2 for a live core and glute session And... yes... counting may not be our strong suit....

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Heres a little upper body action for your day today! Today was a bit different as I had a little visitor wake up from his nap while filming these, so I made the best out of it all! Plus he pushed me on a few of the exercises. Make lemonade out of lemons I say! 1 Ball (toilet paper roll) squeeze and lift 2 Weighted jumping jacks 3 Truck driver... 4 Weighted burpee hump 5 Lateral shoulder raise 6 Push up or weighted top end pulses 7 Reverse curl 8 Weighted (or non) tricep dips 9 Goal post shoulder twist 12 reps of each, repeated 3-4 times with a 1 min break in between The last slide is just a little sweet gift of joy! Have fun and get your sweat on.

Find the length and connections....

Happy friday!!!! Lets take it to the mat!!! Grab some light weights and lets do this!!

Stronger Together What makes Bliss Pilates Studio so special is our community. Your health and wellbeing has always been, and will continue to be, our number one priority. Please know that March and April Class Fees may be transferred to a private package should you choose. Those choosing to postpone returning to class will have there classes held.

You Mean the World to US Our clients are our biggest inspiration. Your energy, enthusiasm and positivity are what makes Bliss Pilates Studio such a special place. We know, with your support, our amazing community will be stronger than ever.

Happy Tuesday! Heres a Core & Cardio workout with Katie to start your day

Without commitment you cannot have depth in anything whether its a relationship, a business, or a hobby.Without commitment you cannot have depth in anything whether its a relationship, a business, or a hobby.

Little stretch and core to wind down your week

Good morning!! Heres a little Theraball Mat Pilates series to start your day off! If you dont have a theraball, Katie has modifications at the end of each exercise so that everyone can get a good workout today! 1 Ab extension & curl 2 Wall Squats 3 Push-Up... 4 Bridge & Hamstring Curl 5 Stabilizing Single Leg Reach 6 Back Extension 7 Double Leg Stretch 8 Tricep Push-up You can repeat this series as many times as you would like, so just listen to your body and have fun!

Good morning!!! Here is a little get up and move video with sabrina. Focused on glutes combined with some cardio will get your whole body moving.

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Mat Pilates with Katie

Live Mat Pilates with Katie Hickling @ 1230! See you there

Friday ab burn coming your way!!!

Kick it up with Katie Hickling!! Amelia Hayden