English (English)
by Anita Seiz, Pilates Specialist and Movement Analyst
Does it feel like too much sitting is having an effect on you? 
Slouching creates bodily stagnation and compression:
our hips and sacrum get locked up
our pelvic diaphragm lacks mobility
the organs and tissues of the pelvis are put under pressure (including our blood, lymph and nerves)
the weight of our shoulders and ribs compresses the abdominal diaphragm
the relationship between our abdominal and pelvic diaphragms is out of sync
our breathing is shallow (thoracic breathing)
we receive less oxygenation
our organs do not receive the massage that diaphragmatic breathing brings
venous and lymphatic drainage is compromised leading to a build up of toxins
forward head posture creates pressure on your spine – muscles ache
Pilates is a whole body movement practice that increases the flow in our bodily systems with the aim of restoring posture and function.
I use the Laban Movement Analysis framework to structure my private sessions to suit your needs and help accomplish your goals. The four major themes of Movement Analysis are:
Function/Expression
Inner/Outer
Mobility/Stability
Exertion/Recuperation
For more information please contact me:
604-732-0704