"If we don't enjoy something, we're not going to stick with it." - Beth Sandlin

When Beth Sandlin was diagnosed with cancer, she focused on what she could do. This empowering perspective brought hope and possibilities. Now Beth empowers others to find joy in movement and in life through her positive, flexible approach to our experiences on and off the Pilates mat. Beth is the founder of Trifecta Pilates. She is a Pilates and yoga teacher, health educator, former University Assistant Director and Adjunct Professor. You can reach Beth at her website trifectapilates.com.

Some of the highlights Beth shares:

• How focusing on what we can do brings personal power and peace
• Pilates is not just a form of exercise, but a holistic way of living
• The pillars of Pilates are "fitness, fuel and fun"
• Don't worry about doing things the "right" way
• Learn to listen to your body
• Enjoy all of life
• If we don't enjoy something, we're not going to stick with it
• What "counts" as exercise?
• Be consistent - it's okay to adjust workouts up or down to fit our needs
• Dealing with "I don't want to exercise" and "I can't exercise" - I get it
• Do what you enjoy
• Trauma informed Pilates - how moving our bodies can help us heal from trauma and PTSD
• How moving our bodies gives us more power over our experiences
• What is trauma? It's not just interpersonal violence
• How to make your workout be a positive experience
• How Pilates can help heal your nervous system
• How to bring your energy up or down according to your needs
• And more

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