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Emily O'Dea
Sep 9, 202415 min read
My 2024, in my 40s, PostPandemic, Post-2-Babies, First Serious Weight Loss Journey, Open Diary
My story of losing weight after two babies, in my 40s utilizing yoga and Pilates.
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Emily O'Dea
Apr 1, 20244 min read
Growth for the Pilates Community
Pilates is growing up here in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area and I'm sensing a need for some inner growth as well. I drafted this post...
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Emily O'Dea
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Pilates Principles
Pilates principles are: Breath, Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Balanced Muscle Development, Rhythm and Flow, Whole Body...
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Emily O'Dea
Feb 26, 20243 min read
What is Mindfulness? And, What is Mindful Movement?
I was so upset when I saw a studio use the word "mindful movement" in a setting that was anything but. What is happening to the world? My...
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Emily O'Dea
Feb 18, 20244 min read
Yin & Restorative Yoga
Yin and restorative yoga practice(s) are my happy place! They are my jam. My students/clients/fellow practitioners have heard me refer to...
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Emily O'Dea
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Feet are the Underdogs of the Body
Have you ever wondered what's the purpose of those weird toe socks, and running shoes? Is there a function for the form or is it a weird...
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Emily O'Dea
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Mother Runner
Here is my story of my on and off again connection to running. My favorite stretches and my strength training day workouts are down...
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Emily O'Dea
Jun 21, 20234 min read
Pilates vs Yoga
Let me count the ways.... They are beautifully intersected, but also they dance to slightly different tunes. I counted 20 ways they are...
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Emily O'Dea
Jun 21, 20235 min read
Sprinkles of Movement Add Up
How to manage your busy days during the first years into motherhood and with additional little ones before grade school arrives.
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Emily O'Dea
Nov 6, 20222 min read
Winter Wellness Tips
"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, fast the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth."...
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Emily O'Dea
Aug 25, 20226 min read
Mama Core 2.0 is here!
With the arrival of my second daughter this spring I revisited my Mama Core programming I wrote in Spring 2020. I journaled my progress...
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Emily O'Dea
Aug 17, 20227 min read
Do You Have Coning When You Do A Plank? Here's how to deal and heal
It's super common to have separation of the abs after baby*. This can show itself if you notice your abs are coning in a plank. It's also...
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Emily O'Dea
Jul 25, 20223 min read
How to Create a Home Workout
Hey there friends! Here are my pro tips for creating a home workout that will leave you energized, and attended to! Here are the elements...
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Emily O'Dea
Oct 26, 20203 min read
MAMA CORE
It's here! My first Pilates baby!! I posted these videos in the Spring of 2020 and this blog post has rested here in drafts for so long....
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Emily O'Dea
Jun 13, 20205 min read
Props for Movement at Home
The new normal of Zoom sessions are setting in more with me, how about you? I thought I would revisit what I've really found useful.
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Emily O'Dea
Apr 26, 20205 min read
I Love Pilates because...
For the annual Pilates Day May 2nd 2020 - here is my list of why I love Pilates from a Pilates and yoga teacher.
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Emily O'Dea
Jan 29, 20204 min read
Why Do I Need to Practice Self Care again?
As every February comes around there are a lot of talk, marketing, branding on all things self care, self love, love, relationship, and...
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Emily O'Dea
Oct 5, 20197 min read
Movement Guidelines for Your Pregnant Body
Your body is changing everyday, stay nurished with movement that will keep you strong for the big day!
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Emily O'Dea
Sep 4, 20193 min read
Everyones Favorite Neck, Shoulder Release Sequence
I find that a lot of folks hold the weight of the world on their shoulders and as a
consequence, head, neck, and shoulders often get tense.
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Emily O'Dea
Jul 9, 20196 min read
Hello, Pelvic Floor
Why mindful movement practices are important to maintain, balance and tone these very important muscles at the base of you.
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