02.26.18
Mind the Mat is in the connection business. People not only train those core-connecting muscular systems that improve strength, but instructors and students alike also form deep connections and friendships at the studios. […]
01.18.18
Attending a studio for the first time can be intimidating: “Everyone will be looking at me.” “I don’t know what I am doing!” “I don’t have the latest active wear.” And, “I’m not […]
12.26.17
Are New Year’s resolutions on the “out” list? It seems the extreme efforts and deprivations burn out quickly and are soon replaced by old habits. Maybe that’s the problem. We are too restrictive […]
12.07.17
It’s that time of year. For holiday cheer? Well, yes! Recently, I asked my good buddy Elizabeth Todd if she was free one evening this month and she declared “Well, not really, I […]
11.30.17
As you’re reading this, whether sitting or standing (although standing is best as you will soon see), think about lengthening your spine as much as possible. In fact, imagine you have a big […]
11.15.17
Before greeting each other at the diner table, give thanks at Mind the Mat on your mat. Bring your out-of-town guests for these two invigorating yoga workshops, each designed to strengthen and stretch the entire […]
11.02.17
This weekend, we start our second HAWT Pilates Teacher Training here at Mind the Mat Studios! As a new crop of bright-minded and curious Pilates enthusiasts journeys through biomechanics, skilled cueing, and creative […]
10.17.17
Do your wrists hurt during a plank? When planking, you’ve either done this in your exercise class or you’ve seen people doing it: grabbing at their wrists in pain and/or modifying the move […]
10.06.17
People are pretty picky about their workouts. Whether it’s the location, the music, the studio vibe, or the teacher (it’s always about the teacher), we want to make sure we’re getting results and […]
09.27.17
This past weekend I went on an annual girls’ trip with amazing women. We all look forward to this trip in the gorgeous Eastern Shore of Maryland where we eat, drink, laugh, and […]
09.15.17
Mind the Mat would not exist if it were not for Sara. It’s true. The whole thing was her idea. She already had an established and successful business on The Avenue in Del […]
08.30.17
With kids out of school, family bonds are strengthened…but not our muscles! Fitting in a workout during travel can be a challenge. Welcome back, everyone. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for […]
04.10.17
I didn’t used to teach like this…all sweaty, snarky, and hot-mess-like with music blaring and people grunting and resting every five minutes. In fact, the environment was quite the opposite: picture Enya-themed mindful […]
01.12.17
Classic Quad Stretch I see this classic gym stretch all the time. Practice it with your knee back further than you think it needs to be. Then tuck your bum underneath you to fully […]
12.28.16
So, you have plans New Year’s Eve right? Of course you do: have fun and be safe. But what about on the 1st of January? How will you set the stage for 2017? […]
