Let's talk about Pretzel

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Hi everyone. It's your Dr. Sunshine here and today we are diving into something I like to call let's talk about Pretzel. Because we are talking here today about yoga and Pilates and how they can twist, stretch and strengthen you at every stage of your life. Whether you are a kid trying to touch your toes, an adult balancing busy life, or someone in the golden year staying strong and flexible, these practices are for you. And yeah, yeah, yeah, teens, we will give you a shout out too, especially when it comes to stress. Anxiety and focus. So let's roll out that mat and get into it. So Let's start with the kiddos when it comes to yoga for kids It's all about building mind body awareness in the fun Really fun and engaging, playful way. Kids are naturally flexible, but yoga helps them to harness that flexibility while also building strength and coordination. Very, very important. It's also great for helping them to manage energy and emotions. And that includes those wiggling, and wiggling toes, and wiggles, and Zappelphilipp, we say in German, during the story time. So, yoga for kids is often presented as an imaginative play, like pretending to be animals or trees by holding different poses. So, Pilates, on the other hand, is a fantastic tool for teaching kids about posture and body alignment early on, especially nowadays, where So much is done on the computer and the phone, so posture and learning about that, it's really, really important. It builds core strength, which supports these little grown bodies. And the best part, these practices actually help kids improve their focus and their concentration. So, which is especially useful for those who might be dealing with like ADHD or fierce anxiety, that's a really, really nice coping mechanism. And it helps them to stay a little bit more grounded. What about the teens? So right here, teens, I will see you here too. Yeah, I'm not forgetting about you. Yoga and Pilates for you. can be a secret weapon during these wild years of growth and emotions. So physically and mentally you guys amazing for managing stress and anxiety, which we all know are really big issues for the time and these hormones are shooting in and we are not really aware what's actually happened to us. So, doing a whole episode on that one for focusing more on the mental health and wellness, benefiting of yoga and mindfulness for teens, anxiety and ADHD. So stay tuned. You get a whole episode for yourself. So, but for now, just know, yeah, yoga helps teens stay connected to their bodies, improves flexibility, supports mental clarity, and it's really, really great for emotional balance. So think of yoga, like a reset button with Pilates, it's a perfect way to build core strength. It's crucial during those rapid growth spurts helps like also this posture alignment. And also it's really, um, a thing when hormones kick in the body change, this is good to get a body awareness, feeling it and being able to get control with this kind of exercises. Instead of maybe starting like, oh my gosh, my body changed, I'm Getting into these bad, sad habits of like dieting too much or like all these eating disorders. So good, good part to work with yoga and Pilates in that time. So now we're going to the adults, managing stress. Life. How about that? Stress and stay strong. So let's talk, let's talk about adults, whether you're balancing with like work or family. It's just life in general. Yoga and Pilates can help manage stress and keep your body strong. It was really a wonderful way to increase your flexibility and relieve tension. Yes, you are not starting right away with the pretzel if you never did any, um, stretching, uh, exercises and don't be scared. A lot of people are like so scared to start. They're like, I'm not flexible enough to do yoga. Were you kidding? But. There's always a start. You can start by square one and the really beauty on it It feels so good and the flexibility comes when you do it on a regular base actually very quickly So it's counter that by stria. You're stretching. You're sitting all the time like you sit all day long We are all sitting like as adults day a day these days On a desk, in the car. So all muscles are like tightening up. So yoga really helps to encounter by stretching those tight areas and improving the overall flexibility pilates on the other hand, focus on the core strength and the posture like this every age, but it's perfect for the adults who might feel the strain of modern life, whether it's like back pain from sitting too much or stress from juggling multiple responsibilities. We are sitting like too much in the car, we are sitting too much on the desk, we are driving kids around, our job, um, requires that we are driving a lot, travel, so we're sitting on these computers so much, it is, and then we are exhausted and we are sitting on the couch in front of the tv to relax before we go to bed. So all these muscles are getting super tight. So strengthening your core helps support your spine, improves your posture and can even relieve chronic pain. pain. Haha. So both practices promote mindfulness, which means not just healthier body, but also a calmer mind. What is in these nowadays really, really important. So whether you are unwinding after a long day or squeezing in a morning session before the madness starts, these practices are really Your allies in staying grounded and happy and a little bit more balanced. So how about yoga and Pilates in the golden years? So it's a fantastic tool for seniors looking to maintain their mobility, their balance and strength as they age. So many seniors face the issue that Joints get stiff, loss of balance, decreased flexibility. So yoga and Pilates can really help and manage all of that. So it's really heartbreaking when we see that you can't even like get your own shoes tight. So just keep that as a goal and keep on working on it and be gentle to yourself. Really, really, really. It's amazing. It works. For seniors, yoga focuses on the gentle and restorative movements that really supports your joint health. It improves your balance, which is super important. We don't want to lose that. So when you're in trip on something, you're not falling right away. You can balance yourself out. So these exercises are not just like a sport, no, see it really as your lifeline to live a longer, healthier, happier life. Because like I said, there's like a little. something in your way and you will like stumble over it, you will be able to balance yourself out because of yoga. So it's a wonderful way to boost also your mental clarity and keep your mind sharp. Cause when we do balance exercises, our brain has to balance you too. Like it's wiggling and wiggling there. It's not only all these muscles. That's really, it's amazing. And then with Pilates, with its emphasis on the core strength and the controlled movements, which is also slow and controlled, here it helps the seniors maintain the stability and independence so you are long, long able to live your life. It's great for improving the balance as well, which is the key in preventing all the falls as we age. So, because you use Pilates, makes you stronger. And then it helps to keep your joints healthy by strengthening the muscles around them. The muscles do the work and not the joints. Because as we are coming in from year after year, it is It's more and more important to work your muscles and strengthening them because just out of the blue, the body decides to decrease these muscles. If we want to build more muscles, we have to double, triple work for it. So it is important to maintain what we have and then work a little bit more so that we are strong enough that not the bones and the joints have to keep us upright strength and straight. No, the muscles do, because that's what they are there for. So whether you're working on your downward dog or you're strengthening your core, these practices will really help you to stay active, mobile, and resilient at any, any age. All right. So the great debate many times I hear like, well, okay, if I have to choose one, what am I doing? So what is the right one for you? Well, the big difference between yoga and Pilates is. Which and which one you would choose? You can't go wrong with either. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either so they complement each other so beautifully So it's amazing if you do both actually, but if you want to Choose one or the other. Let's break it down again, like a little short. So yoga focuses more on the flexibility, mindfulness, and connecting the mind and body. It's perfect if you want to reduce stress, increase the flexibility, and tap into more meditative practices. Pilates, on the other hand, is all about the core strength, the posture, and precise movement. It's ideal for your looking to build a strong foundation, improve your posture, and support an active lifestyle. At Livinty Academy, I believe that yoga and Pilates go hand in hand. You can practice both for maximum benefits. That's the best thing to do. That's what I'm doing. Whether you're stretching out with yoga or you're strengthening your core with Pilates,. So thank you for joining me today on this journey through yoga and Pilates at every stage of life. Whether your kid is doing your first pretzel or a teen managing the stress of school, an adult trying to find balance or a senior staying strong and mobile, yoga and Pilates is here and awesome for you. And remember, as your Dr. Sunshine, I'm here to remind you to shine bright today, because your inner sunshine is your greatest gift. Until next time, keep glowing, stay flexible, and embrace the journey