Back on my feet!

After 2 weeks of Pilates, 4 more classes, I’m getting familiar with this new concept and it feels great. This is a whole new experience and strangely enough, I’m learning to breathe correctly and to be aware of my body. I did a lot of new movements on my first day which made me very sore but after practicing them regularly it’s starting to feel good. I’m already seeing changes: for example being able to notice when my shoulders tense up during the day, I am able to correct the situation only by paying attention to my breathing. Also when I get in my car after each class I smile because I have to adjust my mirror; I’m amazed how the results are instant and my spine is elongated. It’s good to give myself new challenges and to get out of the house to meet new people. We actually had an interesting group as many of us had some kind of French connection and I made 2 new girlfriends: Amelia is a photographer and she’s from Montreal, Mary Beth had the exact same back surgery as me 4 years ago and use to live in Paris. Unfortunately, since they are stronger than me, they will start the Pilates group classes while I’m taking a private one on one class… but no worries, I’ll catch up soon enough!