Pilates Ignited

Playing around with some back walkovers again after a bit of a break! I went back quite a few steps but i feel even more motivated to get this one nailed down because we are going to be getting ladder barrels at the studio!!! Climb a tree on the ladder barrel has a very resembling finish to a back walkover so i can't even begin to tell you how stoked I am! Not to mention how excited each of the studio members are!!! #backwalkover #pentictonfit #summerlandfit #okanaganfit #iwanttolearngymnastics #facingfears #ladderbarrel #comingsoon #pilatesinstructor #selfpractice #pilatesissexy #instafit

Hey everyone! I am back on youtube with regular videos popping up every Monday and Thursday! If you're like me and LOVE Pilates and Pilates-inspired workouts, and even better FREE workouts! Make sure to subscribe to my youtube channel and get in on the action! you can also ring the bell icon below the video to get notifications sent to you when a new video drops!

Centering represents the act of drawing your own mental and physical focus during each exercise to the core, or center (often called the ‘powerhouse’). The core is often thought of as just the abs, and that’s only PART true! The core includes not only the abdominal muscles, also the diaphragm, the pelvic floor and the muscles that run along the spine (erector spinae, multifidus and psoas). Why is a strong core important?... The core musculature is the bridge between the upper torso and the legs. It is the source of stability during daily activities and during exercise. It protects the internal organs, and stabilizes the spine. A weak core leaves the body vulnerable to lower back pain and injury. #centering #getcentered #Corestrong #pilatespowerhouse #powerhouse #mitochondria #mindbodyconnection #mindbodyspirit #okanagan #zen #pentictonlocalbusiness #pentictonlocal #pentictonnow #okanaganlife #pentictonfit #summerlandfit #okanaganfit See more

Breathing is the first act of life, and the last. Our very life depends on it. In pilates there is an instructional emphasis on the inhalations and exhalations. Pilates emphasizes that we should all take full, deep breaths. Try this!... Place your hands on the sides of your ribcage, thumbs towards your spine, and fingers towards your naval. Take a great big inhale and really breathe into your hands, not just out to the sides, expand your ribs back into your thumbs, forwards into your fingers, and out into your palms. See how expansive you can really get. And then let it ALL out. Exhale fully, until you feel your ribs pull in towards each other, and your diaphragm, abdominals, and pelvic floor lift. #Breathing #justkeepbreathing #eatbreathepilates #pilatespriciples #pilates #pentictonpilates #okanaganpilates #summerlandpilates #Pilatesinstructor #pilatesstudio #okanaganlifestyle #pentictonsmallbusiness #pentictonfit #summerlandfit #okanaganfit #inhale #exhale

Happy birthday Joseph Pilates! Thank you for your hard work and the gift of contrology, now better known as Pilates! #pilates #happybirthday #thankyou #pilatesrocks #pilatesstudio #okanaganpilates #pentictonpilates #summerlandpilates #letsdopilates #goals

FEATURE FRIDAY! Todays feature is Our first ever "client"!!! Katyas mum!... Marisa is a grandma, mum of 3, has had multiple hip surgeries, including a full hip replacement (WOW!) And loves crafting, being active, exploring, and, of course, Pilates! She first started doing pilates about 4 years ago as a way to keep active despite the bad arthritis in her hip (pre-replacement). After getting her hip replaced and going through physiotherapy she started up Pilates again with Katya as a way to continue to rehabilitate her hip and never stopped coming! Pilates is Marisas way of keeping a balanced and healthy mind and body. "Katyas attention to detail keeps me motivated on my journey back from hip replacement, her encouragement and enthusiasm is infectious and I really feel well looked after and that she is right there with me on my journey. Fantastic." -Marisa #pilates #pilatesbody #featurefriday #pilatesignited #okanaganfit #okanagan #penticton #pentictonfit #summerland #summerlandfit #pentictonnow #summershred #hipreplacement #continuedrehab #familypilates #likemotherlikedaughter #mymumdoespilates #journey

How many times should you do pilates? Ok first off, high five you for asking the question! Because that means you are thinking about how you can make the best out of your body and that is AWESOME!!! Second, just like every answer to every great question.. well it depends. Pilates is a great foundation so that you dont injure yourself in other sports and activities, so if youre a busy beaver or someone just getting into pilates then 3x a week is fantastic. Now, if you cant... get into the studio 3x each week then dont worry! Practicing mat pilates at home is a fantastic way to add in an extra workout whether it be 15 minutes or an hour. The health guidelines say for someone over the age of 18 that you should be getting AT LEAST 150 MINUTES of moderate to vigorous exercise PER WEEK! So that could be 3 classes, or 2 classes and 40 minutes of mat work at home for example.. and that is the minimum! So for a challenge, count your activity time! Do you meet or exceed the guidelines set? Let me know how you get in your 150+ minutes! #pilates #cardio #running #okanagan #pentictonfit #summerlandfit #okanaganfit #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pilatesbody #fitness #movement #healthyheart #hearthealth #selflove #workout #healthylife #150minutesminimum #healthylifestyle #healthchallenge

Need I say more? You got this! You are gorgeous! You are worth it!... You have a wonderful smile! And I cannot wait to move with you!

A little #movementmonday flow from me, @katya.macdonald before it got too hot! It always feels good to just move what feels right and do some #uglypilates How do you like to play in your practice?

Say hello to Maia! Maia is a model, actress, theater nerd, ukulele player, and beginner at pilates! She is using pilates to stay strong, lean, and energetic while chasing down her dreams! ... Follow her epic journey and listen to her beautiful voice by following @maiamae97

Rare picture of me manifesting my dreams #manifest #pilatesinstuctor #fitnessmodel

Progress is still progress, no matter how small. If you havent followed me for a while then you wouldnt know that Ive been working on my extensions and this high bridge is actually really great one for me! You also wouldnt know that I feel most self-conscious when not only in front of a camera, but in a crop top! So although this may seem small to some, it means the world to another. Applaud all progress and share the love. What are you working on right now?... #progress #highbridge #pilates

Playing and confidence. To me being able to play and explore and push my body is what builds confidence. The confidence in my body to be able to do more without fear of injury, the confidence to try new and exciting things without the fear of "looking stupid" or "failing". To be able to move freely and express yourself is confidence. It doesnt have to look pretty or be "Grammable". Its just got to be your true awesome raw self moving and exploring and playi...ng with the awesome body that you were given. Add some play and fun into your workouts and you will never feel more alive! See more

Happy birthday Canada Fun fact! I wasnt born in Canada, I was born in England and actually moved to Canada when I was 4 years old. Here, I proceeded to go to school and get angry at my parents for "saying things wrong" whenever they would help my with my homework because I didnt understand the whole accent thing very well yet #happycanadaday #happyborthdaycanada #okanaganfit #pentictonfit #summerlandfit #okanagan #vinyard #canada #britishcolumbia #summerland #penticton #okanaganlake #pilateslover

Here is my summer schedule inside the studio and out! If youre looking for a clean and positive environment to grow as a person, explore your bodys potential, and move well then make sure to DM me or comment down below to let me know that you are ready to take back your time and your body! Registration for the mat classes is done through their respected hosts so let me introduce you! ... Please comment down below or DM me for more info! Lots of love pilates family! #summerland #penticton #summerlandfit #pentictonfit #summerlandpilates #pentictonpilates #matpilates #equipmentpilates #okanaganpilates #pilatesokanagan #okanaganfit #peachlandpilates #peachlandfit

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Finally! I will be teaching mat classes down at Powell Beach Monday Wednesday AND SATURDAY! While there is a minimum registration number that we need to meet, drop-ins will be welcome!

Share the love to (and tag) your teachers and coaches because the amount of awesome love and adaptations that has happened in the whole of this year is too much to comprehend. I do not mean to say that everyone else hasnt also gone through changes, hardships, and given a lot because I know you have, and are and I am cheering for you to keep going. ... I just want to bring light to the awesome instructors around the globe that have had to adapt to online classes, started youtube channels, have been blogging for hours every single day, built apps and new platforms and now are taking class size cuts, having to clean until their hands are splitting, and are teaching a breath focused way of movement WHILE IN A MASK! Pilates instructors, coaches, my extended awesome beautiful and supportive family. You are all superheros to me. Keep on fighting for whats good in the world and never ever stop moving Tag your coaches and instructors who need to hear how much you appreciate them @arc.pilates @pilatesfestnorth @free.rein.pilates @danielle.findlay.pilates.yoga @bonnylynnrussell @lesley.logan @reneevosdewael @mountainlifepilates @susan.physio.pilates @banff.pilates And all of my #agencypilates members #Repost @pilatesstylemag (@get_repost) #pilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesstudio #pilatesstyle #pilatesstylemagazine #dopilates #pilatespassion #grit #contrology #pilateslover #pilatesbody #pilatesinstructor #pilatescoach #mycoaches #myteacher #pilatesfamily #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesforeveryone #iheartpilates #mindybody #pilatesmeme

My favorite sister! ...sure she is my only sister but she is also my best friend and has been inspiring me daily with her own hard work and effort. I wouldnt be the same without you and Im so proud to call you family, friend, and partner in crime. Keep working hard and being awesome because I want to keep bragging ... Love you! @maiamae97

We are back at it starting tuesday June 2nd Mat Pilates collaboration with In House Performing Arts Studio! There are all new protocols for cleaning, new drop in options, and limited space! So make sure you grab your 8 by 12 taped spot and bring your mat and awesome self to fill it with movement ... All silliness aside, the people at in house are doing awesome things to ensure your health and safety so come on by and try out a class to find out for yourself just how great of a community it is! To reserve your spot or get more information contact In House Performing Arts Studio!

All ready for (re)opening day on monday!!! Thank you all for your patience and support! Im so excited to be back and ready to move with you! A few changes in the studio:... There will be only 2 people maximum! So great news for you guys because that means so much more attention to your body and needs! New times! Each spread put to make sure that you dont have any cross over! Yay safety! No lobby and bathroom access except in emergencies! That way theres no extra cleaning! Its all be streamlined New moves and sequences made up during this break just for you! get ready to shake some things up!!! (There are also many new cleaning protocols which you can message me for details on if you need to. I just wanted to stick to the cool stuff in this post!) I cannot wait to see you all in the studio and if you cant/ dont feel comfortable coming in then Message me for some online Zoom options!!!

Give your goals purpose and you will never not have that fire lit. Running solely off passion can burn you out. Whats your purpose?

The first Pilates Play video is out! This video takes the traditional rolling thats done in pilates and puts it on its head.. literally! Get ready to laugh, move, explore, and PLAY in this brand new series made for everyone who wants to get inspired and playful with their workouts!

Whos ready for some more Phiit With Katya youtube videos!? This week will be everything you need to prepare you for the very first Pilates Play video!!!! Bet you cant guess what it is!

My next video is out! This hip mobility video is super important for this weeks awesome stuff to come!! Hope youre excited!

Small rant below I, a fitness coach and athlete, have been getting DMd shade for showing a bit more stomach recently for 2 reasons. 1. I dont have abs so what kind of unsuccessful teacher am I?... 2. Im not body positive or inclusive to people because Im to skinny and intimidating. What the actual F*ck!? Being a "Skinny" girl (I HATE being called that btw) I often get criticized for being on a fitness program because I "shouldnt want to lose more weight", "im to skinny", "Im too obsessed with perfection", "Im fine the way I am" Just so you know. I want to get to the point of having abs I can see and low key show off one day because I WANT THAT. It has nothing to do with anyone else and yes i know I have a long way to go still! Fitness programs are there to make you fit....... They are never, or should never, be about looking "perfect" because there is no such thing as perfect, or about continuing to lose weight to an unhealthy level. I do want to quickly talk about how fat acceptance has shifted into skinny shaming and just plain ignorance to what fitness and the word DIET actually means. A "skinny" girl going on a diet may mean she is on a high protein or higher calorie diet to put ON weight. So why judge her for that? While praise someone for being "body positive" because she has curves. Please just accept people and applaud those who are doing things to better their health and only question if youre seriously concerned for a persons well being. P.S Dont worry, I am not affected by the shade. Just upset that people are so full of negativity and ignorance they they think I should stop bettering myself... well guess what!? Its actually leg day today So its time for me to hop to it!

Today has been a day with a lot of exciting planning and writing,but that also means a lot of sitting. So I decided to take a movement break to work on my extensions (which a lot of you know is not the easiest thing for my body.. Especially after a day of sitting!) And to be honest this video was more for me to see my improvements and what needs more work. But thinking back to @pilatesfestnorth specifically when @james_crader was talking about pilates not having to be ...pretty, and to just move beyond that comfort zone, I felt inspired to share my practice. This practice is not pretty in my opinion and thats okay! Because thats what makes it a practice. A lot of this practice was me humming and singing along to the music playing around with what felt good and what I needed more of. There wasnt much of a plan. It was just movement. Be proud of your movement and own it no matter what it may look like. If it makes you feel great then do it. Share it. Be proud that you got up and moved. Because in this world you have 2 choices : sit out or move. And I hope you move Thank you @james_crader @pilatesfestnorth @profitablepilates for being such awesome inspirations in my practice

Happy "hump day" everyone! British columbia is now shifting into phase 2 of reopening and that is fantastic, I do hope that you all are staying safe and make sure to take it seriously, not as just a "back to normal" type thing! ... This has got me so excited because that means I am that much closer to being able to open up the studio! However with all exciting things comes that little nagging doubtful voice in the back of my mind.... Well that means its time to move and groove! Im so excited to say that the next 2 weeks will be a super awesome shift for me and my content! There has been lots of planning going on to be able to bring out 1 ongoing project and one other project that is near and dear to my heart! I also will be continuing videos throughout my opening! So if you are one of the careful people who need to look out for your health still, or someone who cant get to the studio, or maybe you can and want to add in an extra workout or 2, well you will continue to be getting youtube videos and lots of home content!

Part of my workout today Did you guys know that I LOVE being upside down?! So when i saw someone else doing ab work while hanging I just HAD to add it into my workout Easier said than done let me tell you!

Lets play! Pilates Play videos coming soon!

My make shift "cheese" mat or triangle mat worked! I felt inspired by my throwback post and needed to get creative without having access to a ladder barrel! ... P.s doing a bridge on an incline is hella hard upperbody work! Now i just have to work on my kick over until theres no incline!! #nevertolatetolearngymnastics #learninggymnastics #pilates #pilatesplay #fitness #movement #progress #highbridge #bridge #ifeelawesome #inspired

#throwbackthursday to this awesome day of 2 super cool and awesome teachers coming together I miss our pilates play dates @ladybarker17 and cant wait for some more super fun times playing together! #Repost @positivepilates.ca (@get_repost) ... Had lots of fun hanging out with @katya.macdonald today! Trading sessions with another teacher is just the best! Thanks Kat! See more

My newest video is out! Its a full body workout and stretch that really gives you a great all around taste of the spine corrector! This video was a request made to me and I absolutely loved doing it so if you have anything you would like to see or work on then let me know because I absolutely love hearing from you! ... If you want to see more, make sure to subscribe to my youtube channel Phiit with Katya (link in bio and also below!) and if you would like to receive notifications for when my videos are coming out then make sure to click on the little bell icon below the video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMm_xRWwaU2j4437mrEJFwA #pilates #matpilates #stretch #sculpt #mobility #abs #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pilatesbody #agencypilates #coreworkout #gymnastics #play #fitness #movement #spinecorrector #abseveryday #pilateseveryday #strongcore #staystrong #stayinside #workoutathome #youtube #youtuber #youtubevideos #getphiit

Happy monday! Have to brag. I had the best weekend! I got rest, I worked out, I had some amazing and inspiring conversations.. I am feeling fired up! So get ready for some awesome videos, something new and special, and to feel the burn!!! #motivationmonday #getmoving #comingsoon #letsplay #quote #findyourfire #firedup #imallfiredup #natsudragneel #fitnessinstructor #penticton #summerland

Had the best time chatting with @profitablepilates / @lesley.logan about pilates, business, future classes, Agency and agency mini, and much more! If you missed it then here is a little recap! 1. I am making a special new class that will be out on youtube soon and let me tell you, its going to be an absolute BLAST! ... 2. Agency is the BEST place to grow as a business person in the fitness industry! 3. Agency Mini is back!!! Register early to get a discount and mention me or this interview to help me out too! 4. Get your head down, get resourceful, and make your dreams happen! You can do it! You may feel like its impossible but you know you can achieve, I know, we all know it so get going! (And if you want awesome support then get in on agency!) 5. I am a huge, competitive, excitable child who feels the need to make everything a playful thing! #pilates #agencypilates #interview #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pilatesbody #getresourceful #bigkid #comingsoon #community

New mobility focused workout! So excited to film later today!! Advanced classical mat here we come!

For all my Wunda Chair Buddies! I hope youre ready to sweat and shake your way through this one! Im wishing you all well and hope you are staying safe and healthy inside (but also managing to get some of the lovely sunshine thats been going around!) Please make sure to Like, Comment, and subscribe to my youtube channel. It really helps me out and costs you nothing (except your time, sweat, and effort in these awesome workouts!)... Also, let me know if you are looking for something more specific or different for you! I love making these videos and would love to keep making them better and better! Sending lots of love and healthy vibes!

"Sparkling" already! I love getting to shake up my routine and workout at different times of day maybe doing cardio early and a workout later, workout early and cardio later, maybe back to back like Im doing today! Its all so good and so much fun! ... Change up your workout routines and the times you do them! You may find out something new and awesome! Or try one of my workout videos on youtube Phiit with Katya to try a completely different workout all together! Today I found out that i much prefer doing my cardio first and then my workout and then stretch, rather than workout, cardio, stretch. I definitely dont feel motivated to stretch at all now! I just want to have a nice shower! P.s wearing my @sweatybetty gear today! Although you cant see them, these are my union jack pants and I LOVE them! So comfy and fit my long legs PERFECTLY! Definitely worth checking them out! #cardio #spin #cycle #workout #fitness #pilates #changeitup #shakeitup #sparkle #progress #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pilatesbody #agencypilates #iamasweatybetty #summerland #penticton #okanaganfit #summerlandfit #pentictonfit #phiitwithkatya

~~~~ Come workout with me on my youtube channel Phiit with Katya to get your sparkle on! ~~~~

#tbt a fun time in @disneyland and @californiaadventurepark Still working on my highbridge and always will be

In these times I find myself feeling the same way as when I stare into the ocean. What will I find if I venture into it? Will it be to much for me?... Will it be dangerous? Should I stay on the shore? I cant help but laugh at myself when I think this way now. Its ok to laugh at yourself. However never aim doubt at yourself. BE BOLD. Go the distance and embark into the unknown, dont leave a single part of yourself safely on the shore. Have the nerve to dive into the future. Note. This is not an analogy to go outside. We all need to do our part in flattering the curve and protecting our neighbors and communities. However do not be afraid of the changes coming. Embrace them with open arms and dive into our new normal with a brave and positive attitude. But always be ok with laughing at yourself because lets face it. We are all tripping over our own feet nowadays

New video out today In the new space!! Woohoo