#bodycontrolpilates

[antonioscarinci]

#Repost for @irisvanherpen with @appreposter Eye’s echos ~ The ‘Symbiotic’ asymmetric kimono dress, intricately captured behind the scenes by @mollysjlowe, is on view alongside other Iris van Herpen’s pieces in the upcoming "Body Control” exhibition. The exhibition explores the question to what extent we can engineer our bodies. From November 1st to January 26th at Museum Arnhem. #irisvanherpen #shiftsouls #museumarnhem #bodycontrolpilates https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QjszEiVju/?igshid=36bi4rpkd5tw

[pilatescarolinenorth]

Radical Happiness: Moments of Collective Joy in a Pilates/Stretch/Nordic Walking Class

The thought provoking talk by #LynneSegal (at The Showroom, Sheffield) on her book 'Radical Happiness: Moments of Collective Joy' really struck a chord with me. As a #BodyControlPilates teacher I have, over the years, found that it is not merely a case of teaching a few exercises to help people move with more ease, but it requires a good deal of listening and understanding, giving and caring. I feel a sense of responsibility for my clients and their welfare and I enjoy being able to give them the skills to move with greater ease. Furthermore the 14 groups I teach have become caring 'communities' who share a sense of joy exercising together, not only sharing the class but developing an understanding of each other and caring for each other. We have a lot of fun too! Listening to Lynne Segal last night allowed me to put a name to the feeling that makes my job so rewarding - it is quite simply a sense of collective joy. I feel lucky to enjoy this so-called 'job'of mine so much!