LT Journal
A Note from Leisa…
Humility is my ammunition. It’s why I begin each class by un-arming myself. Just me, you, and the mat.
There are endless ways to elevate your vibration and, since my surgery, I’ve found that nothing makes quite as loud of an impact as being wholeheartedly, unapologetically me — the real me. Vulnerable, inspired, exhausted, sore, fulfilled, scared, grateful...my clients are aware of it all. It’s so important to me that the beautiful people I work with know ME — know that I typically cut my own hair, that I get pimples (will it ever stop?!), that I despise counting calories, and that I’m far from ideal in every sense of the word.
One of the most unsettling things I’ve heard time and time again as a Pilates instructor is how wildly intimidating this practice can seem. I find this so upsetting because I believe the mat should be a safe place; free of pressure, free of judgement. When you walk into my class, whether online or in-person, I want you to feel welcome, held & supported, strong, liberated, and empowered…
Reward of habit
Small changes that at first seem insignificant can compound remarkable results ...and I’m not just talking the superficial…
Breath
A tool.
A new arrival.
Fuel.
A foundation of Pilates movement.
A practice in self love
I preach to my clients that even in stillness, the body chooses movement. In each class, I often ask clients to quiet their bodies, to listen to the reverberation of the practice and notice that even in what we deem as “still”, our lungs continue breathing, our heart beats, neurons fire, blood circulates...
And in that moment, I hope we realize that our bodies do more for us than arguably anyone ever could. Movement never truly dissolves. It remains, always...