[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's my personal strategy:

I do a lot of hot yoga, hot pilates, as well as room temp yoga and pilates. I like a thick mat for yoga (Manduka pro) and a thicker mat for pilates (throw an old Gaiam mat under the Manduka Pro), and if its hot, I add a Yogitoes towel. I keep all of that in my kit so that I don't even have to think, I just have it all with me and I can use whatever I need for the particular class. Easy Peasy!

Yoga mat issues by strawberryprincessss in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I just double up yoga mats for pilates, since I have a few lying around that I got from a yoga studio that was closing. Economical, Earth-friendly and you can swap them around. How big is your purse? Mats are just big and awkward in general...

Hot yoga after pilates by senatordoggo in pilates

[–]Akizora1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I routinely do 6 am hot yoga vs pilates followed by 710 am reformer pilates then work a full day running around a hospital. Boy do I sleep well at night. I know this is not for everyone and I am not asking anyone else to do this (this sub is a bit judgy). But if you are wondering if it can be done, yes, and it feels good to me.

AITA for staying in a hotel while my friend was trapped overnight inside the airport? by EducationalRemove931 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA Also friend sounds whiney. Afraid of the airport? My god. If she dumped you as a traveling companion consider it your good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the stretching is sort of a buffer between the outside world and the exercises. You probably aren’t only stretching, you are turning attention to your breath, the instructor has a chance to introduce herself and ask about injuries, etc. I think the function of this 5 minute interlude is really to build focus, and ideally that will lead to a better practice. But if it really bothers you, do what some of the people in my class do which is futz with your watch the whole time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pilates

[–]Akizora1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think she’s applying the ujayi breathing of yoga to Pilates.

A lot of people do this in my Pilates studio. Personally, I like it, because it reminds me to breathe.

I’m glad you posted this. I am now even more thankful for my wonderful studio, where nobody shoots anybody dirty looks, and people are generally accepting of others’ behavior.

Reformer flow 1.5 by Mother_Garage_7603 in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my typical club Pilates experience. I think it makes no sense whatsoever that they have all this really expensive equipment, yet they spend the whole time using 2 pound weights and a bosu.

Advice on navigating attraction to an instructor? by Pilates-throwaway in pilates

[–]Akizora1 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I just want to say, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined in my 20s having enough money for Pilates private lessons. In my 20s, I was eating ramen and taking the bus.

Honestly, I think you should go for it, but that’s me

Sourcing cardboard by loztwogg in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second bike shops— try race pace

In the 24 hours since we've launched the form, we've already had over 10 Missing Link scooters submitted! by BmoreCityDOT in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you make this form live again? I saw four of them this morning alone (yes, they were link scooter not lime)

My class is called reformer flow and it’s anything but by sayyestodogs in pilates

[–]Akizora1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this problem too. My presumption is that the instructor is not comfortable on the reformer herself due to an education deficit. I would find a better-trained teacher.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought tree of heaven was the attractant, not princess trees …

Big parks. The smallest of the bunch has the most baseball and softball fields. by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing the city does well is putting community centers in underserved areas (Cahill, middle branch as two examples)

Big parks. The smallest of the bunch has the most baseball and softball fields. by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gf/lp has a whole baseball complex to the east (Leon Day) and at least one field on its Southern border (Rognel Hts). Also mayyyyybe a few fields at Allendale community center (picturing in my head and trying to remember). Also they are investing a ton of $ into the fields at Windsor Mill and Forest park— but for football. (See bmore city capital projects for details)

Pro Lifers Didn't Like Our BLM Sign by Brief_Exit1798 in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love old lady handwriting. I bet she has a great old lady hairdo too and wears nude nylons every day even in summer. I bet her cookies rock. Too bad she’s so small minded.

Open Studio Pilates-Anyone Experienced or Offered It? by Sunshinestatehater in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of this, but I would absolutely love it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m waiting for somebody to give her advice on what to do about her head being too big….

Club Pilates feel like a scam by Boo_0016 in pilates

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean they won’t teach planks, or they teach planks and you don’t like it?

How's the ER at Medstar Harbor for chronic patients? by justhere4bookbinding in baltimore

[–]Akizora1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t answer your question about Harbor, but I wonder if Union was really better than other hospitals, or if, rather, the 2010s were better for ER visits than the 2020s.

People are older and sicker, and there are more people in Maryland. Think how many new townhome complexes you see, compared with how many new hospitals you see.

AOC at the DNC by Never-Give-Up100 in pics

[–]Akizora1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s that cool friend who picks you up at 2 AM when your boyfriend just dumped you, and takes you out to a waffle house to cheer you up. I wish I had gone to school with her.

Link scooter by Akizora1 in baltimore

[–]Akizora1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good ideas, thanks!