Body Roots

This year gift someone the ability to take their health into their own Mind & Body hands. Now more than ever Without Our Health We Have Nothing. -Teresa Meneses Virtual Gift Certificate packages available for all shapes, sizes, injuries and movement levels. Email [email protected] and give the gift that gives back.

You know all those videos you see of the flows that appear effortless? It takes a Coach years of learning everything they can about the brilliant and constantly evolving human body to make it appear the smoke and mirrors you may think it is. Next time you one of your favorite classes think about the years of investment and love for the craft that goes into every move.

5 ways to make the Mind/Body most out of working from home. 1 Drink more water (No one can judge you for how many times you get up to pee) 2 Get creative with your office set up Change it up to work your posture in different ways and help avoid muscular imbalances 3 Close your eyes and take 1 deep, fluid breath in through your nose and out through your mouth ... 4Take mini stretch breaks A few simple neck circles, wrist circles, or heel lifts oxygenates your brain in all sorts of healthy ways. Remember to breathe as you move. 5 Write down something you are grateful for everyday and stick it close to your work space to turn the corners of your mouth up every time you think of it. See more

My family immigrated to Canada from our small Azorean island when I was 2 years old. When I was 15, my Dad forced me to go to Portuguese school. I was not at all happy about it. My strict Father however, did not care. Off I went every Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings for 2 years quietly kicking, screaming and secretly calling him every not nice name under the sun. Fast forward to living in New York City fully certified as a Stott Pilates Instructor-Trainer and I receiv...e a call from the Stott mothership in Toronto asking if I would be interested in flying to Brasil to teach a few courses for @clinicaspirale. It took everything I had to not drop my flip phone and hold it together. After accepting the job, hanging up the phone and excitement that reached levels only dogs could hear, I called my Dad in Canada. Hi Pai. Tudo ok? I just wanted to apologize for all those names I called you when you for giving me no choice but to go learn my mother tongue. I finally understand why. Because if you, I am about to get paid to do what I love in a country I have always dreamed of visiting. Man I miss him. Well, this one is for you Dad. 15 years later, I have the honor of leading a class for @clinicaspirale therapists, instructors, clients as they celebrate 17 years spreading the Mind/Body love. P.S. Thank you for bringing me my other mister sister @fabissilva Dad. The seed that has rooted us all together. Beijo. Join us for a feel good flow this Tuesday, October 6 at 6om EST on IG Live. Taught in my signature blend of Portu-glish. See you there my good peoples.

Prepare for the Enrique Iglesias asana. Who’s ready to @liquidroots with me this summer?