She works hard to make sure every client understands how to find and use their core muscles. The lungs which provide oxygen to all parts of the body also can stretch and relieve fascial and muscle pain from within. There are a variety of breathing techniques to increase our lung capacity, strengthen the diaphragm and stretch the muscles that associate with the rib cage.
Looking at this from a purely technical point of view - expanding the lungs' capacity both improves oxygen exchange and helps to stretch (and tone) the muscles in between each rib, improving the movement, support and flexibility. In turn this also can help the neck, since some of its deeper muscles attach to the first rib.
Looking at this from a purely technical point of view - expanding the lungs' capacity both improves oxygen exchange and helps to stretch (and tone) the muscles in between each rib, improving the movement, support and flexibility. In turn this also can help the neck, since some of its deeper muscles attach to the first rib.
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Inner Strength Pilates is located at Howling Dog Studio in Sammamish, Washington. We focus on combining traditional Pilates exercises with additional fitness methodologies to help achieve your fitness goals. Our training includes: Yamuna Body Rolling and Foot Fitness, Aston Patterning, the Franklin Method, Tom Meyers Anatomy Trains, The SmartSpine Work of Marie Jose Blom, and Reiki.
Nancy is the founder and trainer at Inner Strength Pilates. She works hard to make sure every client understands how to find and use their core muscles. These are the deep abdominal, back, pelvic floor and breathing muscles. They are key to efficient performance, endurance, injury prevention and recovery.
Inner Strength Pilates is located at Howling Dog Studio in Sammamish, Washington, on a private acre lot in a residential setting. It is designed for private and semi-private Pilates equipment sessions and small 5-8 person mat classes. If you come for sessions, you'll meet the studio's namesake Siberian Huskies and may hear them howl.
Private and Duet (2 people) appointments are Inner Strength Pilates specialty. A private or duet pilates session with Nancy is a wonderful way to get the attention you may need. Pricing, schedule and class/workshop signup is available online (privates and duets need to be scheduled directly with Nancy).
I'm delighted you chose to look at client comments. There is nothing better than knowing what clients think of a teacher. I take great care with each person I teach and am delighted to share some of their comments with you. My Chiropractor has always recommended Pilates as a way to minimize the number of visits to his office, to make the visits more maintenance versus treatment of pain, and to ultimately make me stronger.
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Ann Marie H.
Oct 09, 2016
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I was a total newb to Pilates when I took a couple of classes with Nancy. She's a great listener when I told her of the issues I wanted to work on and she observed how the issues affected my body. The instruction she gave me was spot on and I felt relief from my pain immediately. I realize the problems I have will take additional work but I'm confident that with Nancy's help I'll continue to improve. Looking forward to my next session!
