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Five quiet minutes each day can calm the mind and restore balance. In a world that never seems to stop talking, perhaps one of the greatest acts of self-care is simply being quiet. From the moment we wake up, many of us are surrounded by noise. Before our feet even touch the floor, we may have checked our phones, looked at emails, read the news, or scrolled through social media. Throughout the day there are conversations, notifications, traffic, television, podcasts, and the

Rotational strength and mobility help make everyday lifting safer and more efficient. When we think about movement, many people focus on moving forwards and backwards. We walk forwards, sit down, stand up, bend over and reach. Yet much of life happens in rotation. Turning to reverse the car, reaching for something behind us, carrying shopping bags, playing sports, or simply looking over our shoulder all require the ability to rotate efficiently. As Pilates teachers, we often