My name is Archie. I like to do stretches and exercises with my Lady. I am the inspiration for Purrlates. I get my cardio by doing zoomies. In fact, I am the fastest runner in Portland for my age and weight group!
My person, Josephine Morgan, has been teaching Pilates for more than twenty years. To find out more about her experience and teaching philosophy, you can visit her website.
www.pilateswithjosie.comI am an expurrt at stretching, self-care, and napping. I'm fourteen years old and you can see how my fitness routine has kept me in great shape! My lady adopted me from the Oregon Humane Society in November of 2011.
For instance, at the very next opportunity, watch a cat as it lazily opens it's eyes, slowly looks around, and gradually prepares to rise after a nap. First, it gradually rises on it's hindquarters and then gradually lowers itself again, at the same time sprawling out on the floor, liesurely stretching it's forepaws (with extended claws) and legs.
More examples of a Purrlates workout.
Props like resistance bands and foam rollers can be added to a Pilates mat class.
Maybe you just need a nice relaxing stretch on your mat!
Contrology is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.
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A system of mat and equipment exercises that strengthen your body and mind.