Interview with Lanette Helene - Pilates and being in your body

Pilates, body awareness and getting back into your body

Download the free instructional sheet here or copy and paste the link below:

https://www.weightingforhappiness.com.au/Pilates

What does it actually mean to be in your body?

In this episode, I’m joined by experienced Pilates practitioner Lanette Helene to explore body awareness, movement and the physical patterns women accumulate over time.

This isn't about Pilates for weight loss. We talk about why women can become disconnected from their bodies, how midlife and menopause can change movement, strength and mobility, and why simply stretching tighter muscles isn't always the answer.

Lanette also explains what Pilates actually is, why it treats the body as an interconnected system, what to look for when choosing a Pilates studio, and some simple things you can do to improve body awareness in everyday life.

Four takeaways

• • Your body works as a whole. A problem in one area may be connected to what is happening elsewhere.
  • Body awareness can be rebuilt. Precise attention to breathing and movement can reconnect you with parts of your body you've stopped noticing.
  • Midlife changes what your body needs. Movement, mobility and strength become increasingly important.
  • Good instruction matters. If you're new to Pilates, Lanette recommends beginning with individual assessment and instruction.

Lanette shares a simple Toe Scrunch exercise for working the feet, toes and ankles. Download the free instructional sheet here or copy and paste the link below:

https://www.weightingforhappiness.com.au/Pilates

To visit Pilates Canberra, or copy and paste the link below:

https://www.pilatescanberra.com.au/

Read the Blog here: or copy and paste the link below:

https://www.weightingforhappiness.com.au/post/back-in-your-body