The Dream Team of stress busters!

Breathing, mindfulness, and Pilates are like the dream team for calming down when stress hits. Here’s why:

• Breathing: When you’re stressed, your breathing can get all out of whack, making things worse. Deep, slow breaths help calm your nervous system, so you feel more relaxed.

  
  

• Mindfulness: This is about staying in the present moment and not letting your mind spiral into worry or overthinking. It’s like hitting pause on stressful thoughts and just being aware of what’s happening right now.

  
  

• Pilates: It’s not just about exercise—it’s about how Pilates combines movement and breathing in a gentle way. It helps release tension in your body, which can be a big relief when stress makes your muscles tight.

  
  

Together, these three things form a dream team because they tackle stress from different angles: calming your breath, soothing your mind, and relaxing your body.

You can practice all of these in Pilates class! When you practice them regularly, you’ve got a powerful toolkit for keeping stress in check.