Butch Says Hello to Volvo

#wagonMama upgraded to a mac mansion on wheels for me! #roadtrippin #ilovemyvolvo #labmobile #biggerisbetter #pilates #labrador #blacklab #sandiego #volvo @kate.medley

Butch Says Goodbye to Cooper

Out with the old in with the new... My last ride in mama's Mini! goodbye mini hello Volvo! #biggerisbetter #wagonsrule #volvo #pilates #sandiego

Wine

What's your favorite wine ? We love Sancerre! It's summertime...time for wine! ‪#‎pilateslovers‬ ‪#‎pilates‬ ‪#‎wine‬ ‪#‎summer‬ ‪#‎fitness‬

Climb the Tree

POSE OF THE DAY: Nicki looking stunning in her Climb the Tree pose during a private session. BTW we did not plan our outfits to match, great minds think alike! Amazing photography by @dianaelledge #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #balancedbodyreformer @nickielledge @chuckelledge @kate.medley #climbthetree

Hapiness

So true! #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #josephpilates

100's

Chuck and Allison doing their hundreds! Their all time fav...LOL Photography by @dianaelledge @chuckelledge@nickielledge @allibird14 @kate.medley #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #pilateshundreds #core #breath

Zen Frog

Sound advice from Mr. Frog…how often we forget to quiet our mind and environment. #lessonstoliveby #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #zenfrog

Hilarious!

Hilarious! #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #LOL

Pillow

It is never too late for a belated birthday gift! My wonderful client and friend @dianaelledge had this pillow custom made with my logo! Such a thoughtful idea and so unique! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Thank you so much Diana!!! #zen #pilates #pilateZENergy #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pointlomapilates #sandiegopilates #fitness @nickielledge @chuckelledge @kate.medley

Joseph Pilates Quote

“I must be right. Never an aspirin. Never injured a day in my life. The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier.” — Joseph Hubertus Pilates, in 1965, age 86. Joseph was a man before his time, brilliant! #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #josephpilates

Elephant Pose - A Tribute to Eden

As a tribute to Eden, @sdlibragirlmegan filmed Kate doing Elephant pose with the figurine on the reformer. Elephant pose is one of Kate’s favorite exercises. #symbolism #zen #pilates #pilateZENergy #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #elephantfigurine #pointlomapilates #sandiegopilates #lucky #reformer #elephantpose @kate.medley

Elephant Figurine

Last weekend, 7 year old, Eden, daughter, of a dear friend of Kate’s @kate.medley, out of the blue, gave her a special gift … The elephant figurine in this picture. Eden told Kate that she used her own money to buy the gift from her neighbor’s yard sale. Eden was very specific telling Kate that it should be at her studio, PilateZENenergy. In many cultures, elephants are viewed as a symbol of wisdom, strength and good luck. In fact ... receiving an elephant figurine as a gift brings you good luck. The origin of the luck believed to surround the elephant is traced back to India. Kate is feeling very blessed and lucky thanks to Eden and her kind, beautiful heart. #symbolism #zen #pilates #pilateZENergy #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #elephantfigurine #pointlomapilates #sandiegopilates #lucky @kate.medley

POSE OF THE DAY: Back bend using the reformer!

POSE OF THE DAY: Back bend using the reformer! Kate instructing @nickielledge in a private session. This photo captures Nicki’s incredible flexibility from her Pilates and yoga practice. Looking gorgeous Nicki! Amazing photography by @dianaelledge @chuckelledge @kate.medley #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #balancedbodyreformer >

What is Zen?

What is Zen? “One way to think of zen is this: a total state of focus that incorporates a total togetherness of body and mind. Zen is a way of being. It also is a state of mind. Zen involves dropping illusion and seeing things without distortion created by your own thoughts.” "Sun is warm, grass is green." Credits: The one and only, Urban Dictionary #zen #buddhism #pilates #pilateZENergy #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pointlomapilates #sandiegopilates

POSE OF THE DAY! Side Over Ab work

POSE OF THE DAY! Kate working with @nickielledge on the reformer. Nicki doing an excellent job of demonstrating Side Over Ab work on the box using a stabilizing pole above her head for an extra special challenge. Props to Nicki! Amazing photography by @dianaelledge @chuckelledge @kate.medley #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness

Ass Burners!

Ass Burners! Do you want your glu•te•us (ass) to burn? Pain in the butt, is great exercise to get your lower body in shape for summer time! Allison is smiling through the burn! Chuck is in serious concentration mode! Kate always does a wonderful job of empowering her clients, as well as pushing them hard! Laugh thru the pain! Photography by @dianaelledge. #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #drillsergeant @kate.medley @allibird14 @chuckelledge

Breakfast Smoothie

Breakfast is key in order to start your day out right! How many of us lack time to make a proper breakfast? I know I do and that is why I am sharing my favorite Power Smoothie recipe! This is great for breakfast for us on the go types and for pre or post workout. I am confident that you will enjoy this morning pick me up, it keeps me satisfied up until lunch! Kate’s go to smoothie recipe: 2 scoops of Orgain Protein, plant based powder, sweet vanilla bean: 21 grams of protein, 5 g of fiber, 5 g of net carbs no sugar added… simply the best! 1 tsp of RAW organic honey 1 tsp of organic peanut butter 1 organic banana chopped 3 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk or unsweetened vanilla coconut milk or unsweetened vanilla hemp milk * ALL NON DAIRY* Ice cubes Blend and enjoy! #smoothie #howistartmyday #pilatezenery #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #eatinghealthy #pilates #sandiegoliving

Hello June Gloom

Goodbye May Gray and hello June Gloom! Us San Diegans are surely missing our sun filled days who live near and dear to our beautiful coastal areas. Anyone feel gloomy when the sun is absent? I know I do... Earlier in May we were blessed to have a few days of sunny blue skies and white fluffy clouds! This picture captures one of the views from down below on one of the reformers at the studio. What is better than practicing Pilates under the biggest skylight you have ever seen!?! Let the fresh air revive you and let the sun shine in, find your Zen @ #pilatezenergy #sickofjunegloom #sandiegoweather #sandiego #pointloma #pointlomapilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #reformer Photographed by: @oceanbr1 @sdlibragirlmegan

Pilates for People with Scoliosis

Kate is teaching Ashley, who is 10 year old, on the reformer. This photo is capturing Ashley’s very first Pilates private session. Ashley is Kate’s youngest client to date. They are working together to strengthen Ashley’s spine. Ashley has a 33% curvature of her spine, otherwise known as Scoliosis. Check out this link for more information about how pilates can benefit people who have scoliosis: http://pilates-pro.com/pilates-pro/2009/4/3/pilates-for-scoliosis.html. Photographed by: @oceanbr1 @sdlibragirlmegan #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #kidsdopilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness #spine #scoliosis

Lengthening Arms

“Lengthening the arms and reaching thru the fingertips, growing taller up thru your spine…” This is what Kate is verbalizing to her client as she demonstrates Arm Circles sitting on the box. #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness @chuckelledge Photographed by: @dianaelledge.

Post-Workout

Post-workout...Thanks Chuck and Allison for your focus, dedication and enthusiasm!!! #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness

Semi Private Lesson

Kate conducting a semi private Pilates lesson where she assisted Chuck and Allison with their Arm Extension / Tabletop Legs. #pilates #pointlomapilates #pilateZENergy #sandiegopilates #zen #reformer #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #fitness