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It’s Wednesday and yes! Time for a little wisdom from Mr. Bates. It’s been a worrying type of day for Mr. Bates. His Daddy hurt his back and is in some pain. Mr. Bates has tried cuddling and staying close to make Daddy not hurt. Pain is something we don’t want and if we can make it better we will right? Mr. Bates is helping by staying close and watching. Once out of pain then the work of Pilates will begin. So many of us deal with back pain due to postural or disc issues due to injury or sport. Mr. Bates knows Daddy will be ok as he will get to Pilates but for now just some cuddles and showing concern will have to do. Mr. Bates will just sit and stare, watching to make sure all is ok. #mrbatesthedog #bordercollie #wapilates #backpain #herniateddisc #pilateshelps #josephpilates #houstonpilates

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Yep! It’s Wednesday and time for a little wisdom from Mr. Bates. Packing for Santa Fe and seems as if patience is not coming easily for Mr. Bates. He wants to play ball and now, no waiting until packing is finished. The whining started and is getting louder. He is trying. He knows he will get to play but, maybe if he makes enough noise it will happen sooner? Possibly? It’s good to sometimes take a moment and wait. To be patient. To know just realize some things can’t be rushed or maybe they shouldn’t. Today a wonderful client who is dealing with an injury realized she has improved, it was a small thing but the difference in movement for her was significant. She realized her shoulder range was bigger and more fluid. She trusted in the process and was patient. It’s hard yes but worth it. Right Mr. Bates? #bordercollie #mrbates #mrbatesthedog #wapilates #patienceisavirtue #stronger #santafe #houstonpilates #santafenewmexico #pilates #josephpilates

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It’s Wednesday and here is Mr Bates. It’s a cold one out there and so a lot of time is being spent inside for many, in Houston we are not used to this. Mr. Bates seems to be making the most of it by finding activities and ways to get moving and all inside. This weather has many clients coming in and stuff from not moving or the cold, maybe a little of both. It’s easy to just want to stay in bed a little longer and not go to the studio, run or move. It’s easy to get off work it’s cold and dark and want to skip the studio or your workout so you can just get home. Yet, Mr. Bates seems to find some way to keep that activity every day. Rain, shine, heat and yes cold. Now, if he can do it (and he is scared of the dark and loves cuddling into a ball in a blanket) so can you! #mrbatesthedog #mrbates #winterwonderland #bordercollie #wapilates #houstonpilates #josephpilates #keepmoving #noexcuses #pilatesmove

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It’s Wednesday and time for Mr. Bates. We may be a bit biased but in our eyes he is amazingly smart. He is curious and always wanting to know more. Once told or things are explained he takes it in and tries, keeps at things until he has it down or truly figures it out. He is a fierce one at studying. He listens intently and takes your guidance and trust that he may know a lot but he can always know more. If you take Mr. Bates lead imagine what could happen! Take your Pilates practice. You may have done the Hundred more than a hundred times right? Do you know everything about it as an exercise? Is your body the exact same every time you do the Hundred? What is your teacher asking of you with it this time? What is different? Someone once told me to come with a clean slate, to open your mind and just delve into it. Mr. Bates does that every day. Sounds like a good thing don’t you think? Because we always can learn something. #pilates #silverstreetstudios #wapilates #bordercollie #mrbates #mrbatesthedog #teachertraining #houstonpilates #wednesdaywisdom #josephpilates #thehundred #controlology #controlologia

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Hello and welcome to another Wednesday with Mr. Bates. Sometimes as most of us Mr. Bates gets a little fearful of things that maybe he has not seen or done before. He will look to see if others think he can handle it. He is trying to find the brave voice within himself to listen to but, that can be hard sometimes. Today a lovely client who has always been unsure of her strength trusted herself to get where she could o the Ladder Barrel and her handstand. She may not have done her handstand to perfection or even really left the barrel but, she saw herself stronger than before and with the knowledge she can and will get there. Mr. Bates is finding that out as each new challenge comes his way. So, next time you have that obstacle or challenge in your sight just look into yourself and know you are strong enough in mind and body. Isn’t that what Pilates teaches us? #mrbatesthedog #wapilates #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaymotivation #pilates #josephpilates #bordercollie #houstonpilates #gratzpilates #traditionalmethod #contrology #contrologia #texaspilates #spinecorrector #bestrong

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It’s Wednesday and time again to take some lessons from Mr. Bates. This week in the studio we have had many clients who have been just going and going. Work, traveling, and their bodies are starting to feel the effects. Backs aching, shoulders tense. Pilates helps as we all know. Yet, take this nugget from Mr. Bates...find a spot all your own and just relax. Leave the world’s stresses and just breathe, relax and be good to yourself. Maybe those days you can’t get to your Pilates do as Mr. Bates does. You may be surprised how just a little time to yourself will change your body and mind. Wait...doesn’t that sound like Pilates? ❤️ #relaxationtime #begoodtoyou #pilates #wapilates #wednesdaywisdom #mrbates #mrbatesthedog #taketimeforyou #houstonpilates #stressreliever #mindandbody #josephpilates