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Pocket Size Personal Trainer Challenge

Do you have a personal instructor or coach? Whether in person or virtual, it's such a luxury and well worth the unique personalized experience. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/pocket-size-personal-trainer-challenge#sthash.AVwqqtOl.dpuf

Breath, Posture and Your Six Pack

This video series will give you the visual results you want and deserve.

Hold On

Life got in the way. My sincere apologies for going underground for the last month! I wanted to catch you up with my current projects and plans.

Inside Rancho La Puerta

Greetings from Rancho La Puerta! I don't know what day it is and that makes me happy. I've had an incredible last few days at the ranch and wanted to give you a sneak peak into all the activities and rejuvenating going down South of the border. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/inside-rancho-la-puerta#sthash.2Qamvwse.dpuf

Feed Me Green Fest

Last weekend I had a blast exploring my favorite event of the year, The San Francisco Green Festival! Each Green Festival event features more than 125 speakers and 300 Green Marketplace exhibitors, as well as live music, hands-on workshops, family activities, local vegetarian cuisine and organic beer and wine.

Energy Is Only A Breath Away

Breath has the power to transform you from the inside out.

How To Stay Fit And Healthy On a Road Trip

A few weeks back my marathon running, raw foodie buddie Jeff Golfman and I embarked on a road trip through the gorgeous red rocks of Sedona and Patagonia, Arizona. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/how-to-stay-fit-and-healthy-on-the-road#sthash.CLiOa2Cx.dpuf

Pilates Anywhere: Venice Beach

Do you exercise when you travel? Is fitness the first thing you drop, or a grounding ritual when away from home?

Side Body Pilates Flow

How is the side of your body? Do you even notice it? We find so many ways to work the front and back of our bodies in the most linear ways imaginable. Up dog, down dog, hundreds, roll over. A vast majority of pilates and yoga movement are focused on strengthening or opening the front or back of the body. What about lateral movement and the massive fascia networks of our side seams? - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/side-body-pilates-flow#sthash.g49wtFt1.dpuf

Spring Into Action

Note: This is a sample of my latest BE EPIC Newsletter! Those who are not subscribed, this is what you are missing out on every week. I send out pilates videos, top links and health information of the week, and giveaways! - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/spring-into-action#sthash.Jve9mykW.dpuf

Pilates Mat Form For Chiseled Core Strength

I had a few minutes today between my back care class and private clients to film a quick mat sequence for you. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/pilates-mat-form-for-chiseled-core-strength#sthash.wiqeU9d5.dpuf

Breath, Posture And A Six Pack

Whether you are stuck in traffic, cutting veggies, or taking a sandy stroll, you can cinch the waist, breath easier and feel more confident.

How To Build A Cat Spine Of Steel

Through a dedicated pilates practice we can rewire neural pathways and old movement patterns, strengthen the muscles that support the spine and increase range of motion/flexibility.

Neck And Shoulder Release For Perfect Posture

Last time I addressed posture I had you face down on the mat strengthening the back of your shoulders into proper alignment. Today we release tension in the neck, chest and front of the shoulders to facilitate perfect posture. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/neck-and-shoulder-release-for-perfect-posture#sthash.5QPmFSrT.dpuf

Hip And Low Back Opening Sequence

The average American sits between 8-11 hours per day. That's a total of 2,920 hours a year of crunching our low backs with poor posture and cultivating tension in our hips. And we wonder why our backs ache?! For ultimate spine and hip longevity you'll need to open those cramped spaces daily.

Happy Feet = Happy You

How often do you think about your feet? Besides the random pedicure or shoe shopping spree, most of us forget about the little guys.

My Free Virtual Pilates Mat Class Recorded For You

Thanks to the 24 rock stars who made it to my free virtual pilates class on Ustream last Tuesday evening! Your feedback and enthusiasm put a perma smile on my face for the rest of the week. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/my-free-virtual-pilates-mat-class-recorded-for-you#sthash.UcfYyRCX.dpuf

Pilates For Geeks, Bloggers, And Anyone Who Sits At A Desk

Poor posture is the epidemic of modern society. Too much sitting hunched over computers and not enough movement. To prevent irreversible damage to your spine's shape and longevity use this quick pilates movement sequence to stretch open your tight shoulders and strengthen the muscles of the shoulder girdle. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/pilates-for-geeks-bloggers-and-anyone-who-sits-at-a-desk#sthash.MhSDKaTF.dpuf

Pilates? Like Yoga Right?

I get it all the time. I tell people that I'm a pilates instructor and I usually get one of three responses...

How To Improve Your Posture And Awareness In 5 Minutes

Whether you're trying to pick up a hottie across the bar, suffering from chronic low back pain, or simply don't want to end up with a hunch like your 80 year old great aunt, building perfect posture is vital. - See more at: https://staging.amberleesky.com/wellness-library/how-to-improve-your-posture-and-awareness-in-5-minutes#sthash.d5kLmu5i.dpuf

Quick Pilates Mat Ab Series: Follow Me

With Spring in full swing here in San Francisco there is nothing more intoxicating than getting outside for a long power walk. I just got back from a rigorous workout at the pilates studio and power walked home to deliver this tasty bite of the pilates mat stomach series.