The Pilates Lounge Episode explores menopause's impact on women's health. Angela Counsel, a naturopath, kinesiologist, and mindset coach, joins Katie Crane for an insightful discussion.

Angela explains menopause as starting the day after 12 months without a period, emphasizing its individuality and transition duration. She discusses hormonal shifts during menopause, focusing on progesterone and estrogen decline and related symptoms.

Tailored health strategies based on genetic profiles are crucial. Stress impacts weight management and hormone balance significantly during menopause. Chronic stress can overload adrenal glands, affecting hormone production. Building muscle is vital as women age, with tailored exercise intensity.

Quality sleep aids muscle recovery and hormone regulation. Crafting a personalized exercise and nutrition plan is key.

Takeaways

• Menopause is the day when a woman hasn't had a period for 12 months, but the transition leading up to menopause can take many years and varies for each individual.

• Hormonal changes during menopause include the decline of progesterone and estrogen, which can lead to symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood swings, and unexplained weight gain.

• Personalized health approaches based on individual genetic profiles can help women navigate menopause and make informed choices about their diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

• Understanding and embracing the changes that occur during menopause can empower women to take control of their health and well-being during this stage of life. Chronic stress can hinder weight loss by increasing cortisol levels and promoting fat storage.

• During menopause, the adrenal glands take over hormone production, but chronic stress can disrupt this process.

• Building muscle is important for women as they age, but the type and intensity of exercise should be tailored to individual health types.

• Sleep plays a crucial role in muscle repair and hormone production.

• Embracing one's unique body type and lifestyle is key to finding the right exercise and nutrition regimen.

Understanding and embracing the changes that occur during menopause can empower women to take control of their health and well-being during this stage of life. If you're experiencing symptoms of menopause or want to learn more about how to navigate this transition, consider consulting with a healthcare professional or seeking support from a qualified coach like Angela Council.

Check out her website: embracemenopause.com.au

For people to register for Angela's free 5 days webinar called Embrace https://angelacounsel.com/register_7dhr?ref=20637

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In this special episode of the Pilates Lounge, host Katie Crane sits down with a remarkable guest, Mary Bowen, a 95-year-old Pilates practitioner and one of the last recognized Pilates elders. Instead of a traditional interview format, Mary requests a casual conversation, leading to an intimate and engaging exchange.

Mary shares her journey into Pilates, sparked by a newspaper article in 1959 that depicted Joseph Pilates as a strong lion, which resonated with her back troubles. She became a student of Joseph and Clara Pilates, eventually becoming an instructor after a decade of dedicated practice.

Despite initially pursuing an entertainment career and later psychoanalysis, Mary's passion for Pilates never waned. At the age of 40, she began her Pilates journey, eventually blending her expertise in psychoanalysis with Pilates to offer a unique service she calls "Pilates and psych."

Reflecting on her early encounters learning Pilates from Joe and Clara Pilates, Mary delves into the ethos of self-discovery and personal evolution. Exploring various psychological typologies and their correlation with the mind and body, she advocates for embracing individuality and creativity within Pilates practice.

Emphasizing personalized instruction and self-exploration in Pilates, Mary advocates for each individual to forge their distinct path in the discipline, with creativity as the cornerstone. She delves into the diverse psychological typologies and their intersection with Pilates, urging instructors to observe and empower their clients to discover their unique journey.

Mary envisions a future for Pilates where individuals continue to embark on self-discovery and growth, steering clear of a one-size-fits-all approach.

Key Points of the Episode:

• Working from home during the pandemic allowed Mary to continue teaching and connecting with her clients.

• Mary combines her expertise in Pilates and psychology to provide a holistic approach to her teaching.

• Dreams are a valuable tool for self-discovery and learning from the unconscious.

• Each individual has their own unique typology and should embrace their creativity in their Pilates practice. Individualized teaching and self-discovery are essential in Pilates.

• Creativity is key in developing a unique approach to the practice.

• Observation and listening are important skills for teachers to help clients find their own way.

• The typographies of the psyche (thinking, feeling, sensing, intuiting) play a role in how individuals approach Pilates.

• The future of Pilates lies in the exploration and development of each individual's unique path.

Join us in embracing a holistic approach to self-discovery and growth with Pilates! Inspired by the wisdom of 95-year-old instructor Mary Bowen, we're advocating for a personalized journey in Pilates, where creativity flourishes and individuality shines.

During this episode, we learned the power of combining Pilates with psychology, unlocking a deeper understanding of ourselves through movement and introspection. Now, it's time to take action!

Don't forget to check out my website thepilatesprofessional.com.au for workshops and my six-month reformer teacher training mentor program. I believe that reformer training is a crucial missing link in our industry, and I'm here to provide comprehensive and recognized training for aspiring reformer instructors.

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Myofascial slings work in harmony to create strength and stability during movement which reinforces the concept that we need to train movement patterns as opposed to individual muscles. Discover how understanding the lateral and spiral fascial lines could be the missing piece to feeling strong, aligned, and pain-free in all your activities.

In this episode, Katie Crane reveals little-known secrets to engaging these important lines for efficient, dynamic movement.

Key Points of the Episode:

• Discover how the "invisible corset" of fascia wraps around your body in a double helix pattern, allowing movement in all directions

• Learn movement secrets for preventing injuries and imbalances - understanding these lines could save you from pain

• Revealed: how tightness in just one area can disrupt your entire kinetic chain, pulling your posture out of alignment

• Pilates pros don't want you to miss: techniques for strengthening weak links and releasing tight spots to move with ease

• Fascinating deep dive: follow the spiraling slings from skull to feet that keep you balanced - unlock your rotational power

• Pregnancy changers: how expanding the body can pull on the "wrapping paper" and what to do about it

• Not just for flexing and extending - unlock your side-bending and twisting potential with tips to engage all the lines

Tune in to learn specific exercises and stretches to strengthen weak links and release tight spots across your entire kinetic chain.

Take the first step to owning your power, performance and health for years to come. Listen now to unwrap the mysteries of fascia and take your movement to the next level!

Don't forget to check out my website thepilatesprofessional.com.au for workshops and my six-month reformer teacher training mentor program. I believe that reformer training is a crucial missing link in our industry, and I'm here to provide comprehensive and recognized training for aspiring reformer instructors.

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