{"id":746,"date":"2016-01-09T17:49:39","date_gmt":"2016-01-09T17:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploremovement.com\/?p=746"},"modified":"2019-03-27T12:56:53","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T12:56:53","slug":"how-private-sessions-changed-my-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploremovement.com\/how-private-sessions-changed-my-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How Private Sessions Changed My Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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My long-term private movement studies began as a result of my chronic back pain. The pain wasn\u2019t the result of a sudden fall or accident, instead it snuck up on me plaguing me with discomfort and limited mobility. Although I had helped many clients alleviate their back pain, I struggled with my own. Having been physically active my whole life, whether\u00a0 dancing, hiking, or practicing yoga and Pilates, coming to terms with my limited mobility was extremely challenging.<\/p>\n
My body, which I always viewed as my partner in movement, had become my enemy.<\/strong><\/p>\n A colleague recommended I see her teacher Clarice Marshall, a Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor influenced by Alexander Technique. The added expense, combined with the stubborn belief that I could fix the problem on my own, made me reluctant to see her.<\/p>\n The pain continued, desperation set in and I finally agreed to set up an appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n I remember my first private session with Clarice well. Most of the lesson was spent doing basic exercises, many of which I had done before, but I remember experiencing them in a whole new way. What I once thought of as easy exercise now seemed challenging, while very familiar movements suddenly felt foreign, yet rejuvenating! I realized I wasn\u2019t always doing what I thought I was doing and that I could improve the quality of my movement. At the end of our session my back felt better than it had in months and I left with a renewed sense of hope.<\/p>\n It would take more than one private session, but my body would finally heal.<\/strong><\/p>\n I still go to group classes and find them very enriching, but private sessions offer a deeper level of specificity. I can ask questions, stop and investigate a sensation in my body, and take time to understand the details of an exercise. This is a marked difference from a group class where although I may receive individual attention, ultimately I’m left to process the information on my own.<\/p>\n And- in reality, we can\u2019t always figure out everything on our own.<\/strong><\/p>\n Private sessions have changed my life. My back is healed, I\u2019ve gained a new understanding of my body, and I feel more confident and capable. Private sessions are an opportunity to focus 100% on myself- a true gift.<\/p>\n No matter what kind of day I\u2019m having, I know I\u2019ll always leave feeling better.<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested in private instruction<\/a> and gaining valuable information that you can take with you into a group class and your life? Schedule a free consultation here<\/a>.
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