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Elaina

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Affirmations are little ways that help us challenge negative thought patterns. Things that seem so simple, but have tremendous impact on us.
From years of dancing and weight training there were always moment where I was a little too hard on myself, which is common for each and all os us. That discipline is something i’m very proud of, a trait I would never change. However, the way in which I say things at times could’ve been tweaked.
Speaking to ourselves in a more compassionate way will also translate to how your speak to others, especially your teaching. Each day I come in moving different and so do my clients, they beat themselves up some days and I have to remind them that your body is doing a lot and you’re asking a lot of your body. Slowing down, being mindful, and in tune physically is one BIG reason why I love pilates. It challenges me to listen and hear what my body needs not always what it wants. These little soft words of compassion go a long way even if they don’t feel like, I invite you to say something cool about yourself. You might just smile 💫✨

#pilates #pilatesinstructor #affirmations #selflove by @pilateswithelaina

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Truly a never ending cycle on repeat. Train, flip, sweat, record, eat and repeat 😭

The last photo killed me accurate representation of me after 3 classes 😂

#fitnessinstructorlife #studiolife by @pilateswithelaina

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Shout to @iamirinari for being so strong and letting me guide her through some Cadillac fun.

I have a wide range of different clients, Irina is for sure on the advanced end. She’s very strong, while also being pretty hyper mobile, I’ve been challenging her strength in ways that are not necessarily typical in her repertoire in a group setting.

Here we are focusing a combination or hip extension, external rotation of the hip, all while engaging and using the upper body to support us. This is a nice way to work into some juicy hip extension, but it’s also a great way to prep for our Pull Ups on the cadillac!

#cadillacpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilatesstudio #pilateslife by @pilateswithelaina

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If you know how hot some of these heated classes are, then you know being a tomato after the class is almost guaranteed 😭 For me I have rosacea and red prone skin so I try to limit my heated intake. Something I take very seriously besides my movement is my skin. From sweating, to sitting in it, to being in the SoCal heat I feel like my skin is always stressing over something. @infuzen_official has helped my skin feel refreshed and cooled. My movement and skin are not always perfect and linear, but I try my best and these little things really help 💫✨🤍 by @pilateswithelaina

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Part2. with a little bit of core bc why notttt 💫 the transition was just too good to pass up.

#reformerpi̇lates #pilatesinstructor #pilates by @pilateswithelaina

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Talk asscheeks on FIRE 🥵stay tuned for part 2. 💫

#pilatesreformer #pilatesfit #pilatefit by @pilateswithelaina

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inspired by my the lovely @zaraspilates and then finished off the ending with a little more shoulders bc why not 🤷🏻‍♀️

#pilatesinstructor #pilates #pilatesreformer by @pilateswithelaina

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This spicy oblique series has been on repeat— minus these last two weeks of battling being sick 😭

I love love LOVE side bends. with this variation we are not only lengthening both sides of the obliques, but we are strengthening them in the lengthened position against gravity AND with the added resistance of the weights. These little weights may be small but they are mighty in the suspension against gravity, as well as firing up those tinnyy muscles in your shoulders.

If you’re in my advanced class in the next week you maybe seeing these 😘 by @pilateswithelaina

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my pilates peeps will spot the difference, I can only say my abs were cooked after this 😪 can you tell what changed ?? besides me struggling lol

#pilates #pilatesinstructor #wundachair #abs by @pilateswithelaina

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Sometimes I think “what if I just add a little…” and this happens lol🙈

#pilatesinstructor #fitness #pov #pilates #reformerpilates by @pilateswithelaina

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I may have been a litttllleee dramatic 💋😩 I love my Kev lol. Cooperate America couldn’t handle me. #pilatesteacher #pilatesla #drama #girlie by @pilateswithelaina

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gotta work it to keep it and tbh it’s been two weeks since me and my favorite apparatus had a 1:1 session. Felt strong, minus my forearms screaming 😭 by @pilateswithelaina

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