What’s happening at CorpoStudio.in?
We start this Newsletter with a bit of sad news. Nicole our fantastic instructor the Pilates Matwork and Reformer has decided to head back home to Pesaro. She’ll be missed greatly but we thank her for all her hard work and wish her all the best in her future adventures.
Good news, this week (12th-16th June) starts a week intensive of HypopressiveRSF, everyday at 19:30. If your up for the challenge and want to join in get in touch now!
Debora our instructor the Vinyasa Yoga has been studying hard for her STOTT Pilates Matwork exam and hopefully will be taking it soon before the holidays, good luck Debora!
Delicious Recipe
CROCCANTELLA
from @dilettasecco
A super tasty ‘Croccantella’, which means crunchy in Italian, but at the same time fresh and perfect for the summer! ☀️
INGREDIENTS:
* 250g 00 flour
* 300g water
* 260g tomatoes
* 30g pine nuts
* Pecorino romano cheese 70g
* Stracciatella cheese
* Barilla pesto with basil and lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
200°C static oven for 50 min
220°C ventilated oven for 10/15 min
(Cooking is very important! The success depends on it, and the crust must also form on the surface from the thickness of the crunchy. If it hasn’t formed, it means that it has to cook again, if it remains too hard, cook it less next time)
Top Exercise
Shoulder Bridge
A basic Shoulder Bridge starts supine (laying face up) with the legs bent, parallel, hip-distance apart, and arms long by the sides.
Inhale to prepare then as you exhale stabilise the pelvis and spine in a neutral position and extend the hips to lift the pelvis off the mat, creating a bridge position from shoulders to knees. Inhale to stay then lower back down again stabilising in neutral position on the out breath.
Leg lifts, hip dips or other equipment can be added to increase resistance or to really challenge the stability the pelvis.
Definitely a firm favourite!
Helpful Tips
Here at CorpoStudio we teach the STOTT Pilates Method but maybe your wonder what it is exactly, well we’ll let you know!
STOTT Pilates is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by Joseph Pilates. The STOTT Pilates Method was co-founded by Lindsay G. Merrithew and Moira Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, that spent three decades refining and improving it to make it one of the safest and most effective fitness programmes available.
The method aims to develop optimal neuromuscular strength with flexibility thanks to the help of the 5 bio-mechanical principles that act as the foundation of the technique. They are:
- Breathing
- Pelvic Placement
- Rib Cage Placement
- Scapular Movement & Stabilisation
- Head & Cervical Placement
What are the benefits of STOTT Pilates?
- Builds core strength
- Improves posture and stability
- Increases flexibility, balance and coordination
- Improves muscular balance and strength
- Increases muscular endurance and tone
- Prevents injury and heightens body awareness
- Enhances athletic performance
- Relieves stress and back pain
Quote & Affirmation
Quote
“At the center of your being you have the answer: you know who you are and you know what you want.”
Lao Tzu
Affirmation
‘I am Centered’
I focus on my breath and stabilise my emotions.