A Pilates Workout To Make Your Day Start Better!
# A Pilates Workout To Start Your Day Positively!
Embracing gentle activities like walking, yoga, or a Pilates routine as part of your morning ritual can have a profound impact on your body. Not only does it boost your circulation, enhancing blood flow to areas that may feel stiff after a night’s sleep, but it can also benefit your nervous system, according to experts at Harvard Health. Through slow breathing and gentle movements, you can activate your parasympathetic nervous system, commonly known as the “rest and digest system,” which helps in calming your mind before you start your day.
If you wish to kickstart your day with some mind and body stretches, give this revitalizing 8-minute morning Pilates sequence a try with instructor Chloe De Winter, the mastermind behind the Pilates practice Go with Chlo.
De Winter begins the session with a grounding happy baby pose on your back. She then guides you to gently sway from side to side, allowing you to feel your hip joints and lower back gradually warming up. This is especially beneficial for individuals who face prolonged periods of sitting at a desk. By getting your blood flowing and muscles warmed up before sitting down for long hours, you can help prevent stiffness and discomfort.
This workout is designed to engage your body in a methodical manner, starting from the ground up, De Winter explains. You will transition from happy baby pose to cat and cow stretches on your knees, and then progress to more expansive standing stretches. De Winter covers a wide range of movements in just a brief 8-minute Pilates routine.
Are you excited to add a touch of vitality to your morning with De Winter’s session? All you need is comfy attire and a mat. An early riser attitude is optional for this empowering experience!
