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Fitness Pilates Newsletter 3rd July 2023

Fitness Pilates Newsletter 3rd July 2023

Good Morning

Here is the weekly FP newsletter with snippets and updates PLUS new FP workshops this week include the Pre Exhaust Fitness Pilates course click here
We also have the next Level 3 Pilates Matwork Diploma coming up this week with 1 last minute space but you will need to jump on today if you would like it.

Music Ideas
A stunning chill out album is the Summer Stillness from Pure Energy if your classes enjoy non vocals perfect for relaxation, breathwork and meditation click here

The Fitness Show – Fitness Pilates for Orthopaedic Conditions Tips YouTube Clips
The Fitness Show – Fitness Pilates Ideas click here

A NEW 5 Minute Cultivating Gratitude Meditation Script and Reading
I got a lot of positive feedback about last week 5 minute scripts I have been sharing so I have designed another for you.

Title: Cultivating Gratitude: A Fitness Pilates Class Relaxation Script
Duration: Approximately 5 minutes

[Begin by guiding the participants to lie down comfortably on their mats, closing their eyes and taking deep breaths.]

Instructor: Welcome, everyone, to this moment of relaxation and gratitude. As we conclude our Fitness Pilates practice, let us now focus on cultivating a sense of gratitude and appreciation for our bodies and the practice we have just engaged in. Find a comfortable position, allowing your body to sink into the mat, and let’s begin.
[Take a moment of silence to allow participants to settle.]

Instructor: Let’s start by taking a deep breath in, filling our lungs with gratitude, and exhaling any tension or negativity. With each breath, let yourself sink deeper into relaxation. Feel the weight of your body being supported by the earth beneath you.
[Pause for a few breaths.]

Instructor: I invite you to bring to mind something you are grateful for today. It could be something simple or significant, related to your practice or your life outside this class. Allow this feeling of gratitude to fill your heart and radiate throughout your entire being.

[Pause for a moment to give participants time to reflect.]
Instructor: As you focus on this feeling of gratitude, let it infuse every cell of your body. Feel a warm, soothing energy flowing through you, connecting you to the present moment and reminding you of the blessings in your life.
[Pause for a few breaths.]

Instructor: Now, bring your attention to your breath once again. As you inhale, imagine breathing in gratitude, and as you exhale, release any tension or negativity. Feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest with each breath, a reminder of the life force within you.

[Pause for a few breaths.]

Instructor: Take a moment to appreciate your body, its strength, flexibility, and resilience. Recognize the incredible abilities it possesses and the journey it has carried you through. Express gratitude for the physical sensations you experienced during this Pilates practice, acknowledging the growth and progress you have made.

[Pause for a moment to allow participants to connect with their bodies.]
Instructor: Let us now extend our gratitude beyond ourselves. Think about the supportive community of fellow practitioners, instructors, and loved ones who have encouraged and inspired you on your Pilates journey. Feel gratitude for their presence in your life and the positive influence they have had on your well-being.
[Pause for a few breaths.]

Instructor: Finally, let us express gratitude for this moment, for the opportunity to practice Pilates and nourish our bodies and minds. Recognize the abundance of possibilities and the sense of empowerment that comes from investing in our health and well-being.

[Pause for a moment.]

Instructor: Take one final deep breath in, filling your entire being with gratitude, and exhale, releasing any remaining tension or stress. Gradually wiggle your fingers and toes, bringing gentle movement back to your body.

[Pause for a few moments to allow participants to transition.]
Instructor: When you’re ready, slowly open your eyes, bringing your awareness back to the present moment. Carry this feeling of gratitude with you as you step off your mat and into the world.

Thank you for joining me in this gratitude practice. May your day be filled with appreciation, joy, and continued blessings.
[End of script.]

Note: Feel free to modify and adapt the script to suit your specific Pilates class and style.

Have a lovely weekend and hope to see you in a class or course very soon or join me LIVE for the C2GO Tour Kelly is teaching Fitness Pilates live.

LOVE Rachel xxxx
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Rachel’s Resources

Fitness Pilates London LIVE Summit click here with Rachel, Kelly, Jason Rose and Mike Bines