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Rediscover Mobility, Fitness & Ease

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“The work I did with Rebecca and her staff helped a ton, both with the pain and with my awareness on how I hold and use my body.”
– PW, Client
“For those with body challenges, the practitioners at DBP are the best – expert, creative, focused, and motivational.”
– KL, Client

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One of the reasons that we love to use props in ou

One of the reasons that we love to use props in our studio isn't always because it makes an exercise harder but because it helps your body feel where you are in space and guide your form more clearly. A bumpy ball is one of our favorites. You see all of those little nubs around the ball? They give just a little bit extra pressure and feedback to give you more clarity about how you’re activating your muscles. Three of our favorite places to use the bumpy ball are:
🔹between the knees for any type of bridging or squatting work (can you squeeze equally with both thighs)?
🔹underneath your upper back for core and extension work (can you feel the right and left sides of your ribs moving at the same pace)?
🔹underneath your hips for various core stability exercises (are you able to keep both hips still while your legs move)?
🔹bonus tip! The ball is quite bouncy. Throw it on the wall to get out that frustration then sit down and volunteer to help with the Georgia run off.

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“What should I keep in mind when doing mat exerc

“What should I keep in mind when doing mat exercises on my back so that I don't hurt my low back?”
🔹Make core stability your priority. All exercises in any modality have a "position" that can often be seen as the goal for best form. However, strength and range of motion must be coordinated or your body will have to strain.
🔹Pay attention to what part of your pelvis or back is against the floor when you start an exercise, and try to keep it there the whole time, and make sure the work is happening in your abs.
🔹Work within your own limits and respect what your body can do well. Basically, achieving the position of the exercise should never be more important than keeping your core stable.
🔹If you let core stability be the most important thing you'll be all set.

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What is Cranksgiving, you ask? It is a food drive

What is Cranksgiving, you ask? It is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part food drive, and part scavenger hunt. All you need is a bike, a bag, and a lock! Head on over to their insta @cranksgivingnyc for more details. We hope you’ll join DBP founder Rebecca Lubart ‪this Saturday‬. Registration is at 12, the ride is at 1! More details via the link in our bio. 🚲

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We are so grateful to have our small business stil

We are so grateful to have our small business still standing. The privilege of seeing our clients in person, in studio, with a full range of Pilates equipment is not lost on us. Below are the safety precautions we have been taking and will continue to take in keeping each other safe:
🔹Masks are required at all times (no bandanas, gaiters, or handkerchiefs)
🔹1 individual session in the studio at a time
🔹Maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance between client and practitioner, unless safety or core function of the work activity requires a shorter distance
🔹Temperature checks prior to session (1 second touchless)
🔹15 minutes between sessions to allow for extra cleaning and avoid overlap between clients
🔹Hand sanitizer is provided throughout the studio
🔹All equipment and props are cleaned between sessions
🔹Natural air flow from open windows to help filter the air
🔹2 portable HEPA air filter units in the studio
🔹Daily prescreen forms
🔹We request clients not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to session and leave promptly when finished (we love you but request no loitering)

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The all-time favorite. The first step to getting a

The all-time favorite. The first step to getting a good night’s sleep is giving your brain time to wind down. Here's a series you can do in 3 parts, using a foam roller:
🔹Breathing: Lie on your back on a full length foam roller and take 3 full breaths letting your chest and belly rise and fall. Allow your bones to be heavy.
🔹Arm Circles: Cross your arms over your chest like you're giving yourself a hug. Then take both arms up overhead like you’re taking off your shirt. Exhale as you bring your arms wide through a snow angel down to your hips. Repeat. After a few rounds, reverse the direction of your arms.
🔹Cactus: Make a cactus, goal posts or “stick’em up” position with your arms and try to relax them towards the ground. Breathe and gently rock side to side to feel your chest open.
Pro tip: Don’t have a foam roller? Supplement by rolling up a towel.

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Are you wanting to pound your fists into the floor

Are you wanting to pound your fists into the floor? Looking for something to do with all of that frustration? In this exercise, you might be cued to literally try to shove your forearms through the ground.
🔹Get on your belly and prop yourself up on your forearms.
🔹Notice how much you want to sink your chest towards the ground and collapse your shoulders towards your ears.
🔹Push your forearms into the ground, push your thighs into the ground while pulling your belly up, and send your lowest ribs up to the ceiling through your back.
🔹Breathe in and out as you hold this position for 3 counts and then slowly allow your shoulder blades to come back together as you come down towards the floor.
🔹And finally, roll over, grab a pen and paper, and write down 3 things that you can personally do to help create a more equitable, just, and representative democracy.

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