The Meaning of LuzLife Total Pilates

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“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique”. Martha Graham.

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Pilates Method is a whole develop strong abdominal, back, butt, upper limbs, hips, shoulders, lowers limbs, flexible fascia network, working in deep postural muscles to support the skeletal system and act as what Pilates called the “Powerhouse” of the body.

The Pilates Method works to strengthen the center, working with the spine one vertebra at the time, give flexibility and stabilization, increasing the body awareness. Building muscles tone and lean, gain flexibility and peace of mind.

The Pilates Method under Luzlife Total Pilates was created for rehabilitation system for our Spiritual Machine, back, knee, hips, shoulder and repetitive stress injuries. LuzLife Total Pilates addresses the Body, Mind and Soul; the whole universe using  studies and Certifications over the years and my own Path.

Please for more details see “About Luz Lovern” in Alexander Technique, Garuda Method, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Reiki, Shiatsu, Anatomy, Ayurveda Medicine, also elements of Cardiovascular from Indoor Cycling.

All this elements are blending in one session the unique experience; correcting the body’s asymmetries, fears, and chronic weakness of our body and mind; to prevent-re-injury and bring the body back into the harmony of the balance.

Luzlife, Spiritual Fitness Private Studio in Qatar.  Offer to you a healthy and peaceful environment where you can get your motivation updated and keep moving forward in your path.

“You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.” Martha Graham.

LuzLife believe that Mat-work in Pilates is a great complement in Pilates Repertoire.  As we know Mat-work is not for beginner and not for everybody.  that why we do Standing Pilates workout, using  Reformer Pilates, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Corrector and High Ladder Barrels and all the Pilates Equipment and Tools original created for Joseph Pilates.

Pilates Principals and LuzLife Total Pilates:

Centering: Physically bringing the focus to the center of the body, the power house area between the lower ribs and pubic bone. Energetically, Pilates exercises are sourced from center.

Concentration: If one brings full attention to the exercise and does it with full commitment, maximum value will be obtained from each movement.

Control: Every Pilates exercise is done with complete muscular control. No body part is left to its own devices.

Precision: In Pilates, awareness is sustained throughout each movement. There is an appropriate placement, alignment relative to other body parts, and trajectory for each part of the body.

Breath: Joseph Pilates, emphasized using a very full breath in his exercises. He advocated thinking of the lungs as a bellows — using them strongly to pump the air fully in and out of the body. Most Pilates exercises coordinate with the breath, and using the breath properly is an integral part of Pilates exercise.

Breathing like a baby, from your belly, touch your belly and be connected with your inner child,  breath from your root” Luz A. Lovern

Flow: Pilates exercise is done in a flowing manner. Fluidity, grace, and ease are goals applied to all exercises. The energy of an exercise connects all body parts and flows through the body in an even way. Pilates equipment, like the reformer, are very good mirrors of one’s flow and concentration as they tend to bang around and suddenly become quite “machine-like” if one loses ones control and flow.

“With body, mind, and spirit functioning perfectly as a coordinated whole, what else could reasonably be expected other than an active, alert, disciplined person?” – Joseph Pilates

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9 comments
  • luzlife

    Thanks very much Marvin! and See you at LuzLife for your Private Session as usual. And thanks for your lovely support and patience. Namaste.

  • Nada Abuissa

    Great post as usual!
    Pilates has changed the way I think about my health and body. I always look forward to learning more and putting what u learned into practice. Thank you for being a great teacher and role model. See you in class!

  • luzlife

    Thanks very much dear Nada,
    For your comment. Yes you are doing great and I am very happy that you have Pilates in your Path.
    I am sure you will be an excellent teacher some day… see you in class 🙂

  • luzlife

    Thanks very much Katrina, Here I am back in Qatar teaching with a lot of inspirations and new energies! See you tomorrow at 7 am. 🙂

  • Linda McMinis

    Being though block shots, laser treatments on the nerves of the spine, none of it helped. But with help from Marvin and Luz. I feel like a new person. Honestly…..I started off with the Cat and the Cow, then on the back crossing the legs and rotating and hold until I could do no more, then moving on to laying on the back and gently lifting the butt, which was really hard at first, it has been a back miracle. Honestly, yes I still have pain but not as much and no more shots.

  • luzlife

    Good morning dear Linda, from Qatar. thanks very much for your comment. Our body is designed for movements, even small movement help a lot. With the movements “Cat and Cow” that we call “The articulation of the Spine” you can have some many benefits. Please let me know if any things more you need help. you also can contact me by email at timeless@luzlife.com at FB Page LuzLife Total Pilates or now by Skype TheLotusLuzLife.

    Sending much love and good energies to you, Luz A. Lovern

  • luzlife

    Spine Articulation “Cat and Cow”

    Begin kneeling on all fours with a neutral spine position (pelvis not too arched, not too tucked)
    Engage the lower abdominal muscles 2 inches below the navel on the right side (pulling up in and back) to hike the right hip up towards the right side of your ribcage. You will be shortening the distance between the hip and ribs on the right side of the waist, and lengthening the distance between the hip and ribs on the left side of the waist. Allow your eye focus to look over your right shoulder towards the hip.

    Use low abs on the opposite side to return the hip, spine, and head to center. (Your kneeling “neutral” starting position and remember to breath in each movement; inhale and exhale al the time and combine the movements with the breathing.)
    Use the abdominals 2 inches below the navel on the left to hike the left hip up towards the left side of your ribcage.

    Allow your eye focus to look over the left shoulder towards the left hip.
    Strive to keep the hips and shoulders in the same horizontal plane throughout the exercise.
    Alternate sides for 8 or 12 repetitions.
    Breath Patterns for the Spine Articulation, remember breathing in and breathing out.

    It will always be easiest to exhale while you’re zipping up 2 inches below, and using the low abs! So if you’re just getting started with this exercise, Inhale center, exhale to swing the hips to the right, inhale to center, and exhale to swing the hips to the left. Focus on really finding and using one side of your low abs on every exhale. You will alternate sides on every breath, to swing the hips right and left.

    With experience, you should be able to move on either an inhale or an exhale and maintain good support. So the next challenge for a breath pattern on this exercise will be: Inhale to swing the hips to the right, exhale to center, inhale to swing the hips to the left, exhale to center.

    To smoothly and sequentially execute the movement, you have to not only use your low abs, but allow your tailbone to swish sideways. In fact it’s most ideal to start the movement with the tailbone, and then engage the abs. Your low back muscles will do some of the work, but try not to let them initiate the hip hike. Use your guts more to do the work, feel one side of your waist/low back stretch as the other side “hikes up.” Maintain a feeling of length through your spine. Strive to feel your sitting bones reaching away from you while you move your sexy hips! 🙂 love Luz

    Alternate Exercise – Hook-Lying Hip Hike

    If you feel challenged to get this exercise working well in a kneeling position, flip over and lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor (hook-lying position.) Place your hands on your hips to help feel the work of the abs and movement of the hips and one side of your waist gets shorter and the other side gets longer. Both sides of the pelvis should remain flat on the floor while the hips swish from side to side.

    The difference in how gravity affects your position will make the exercise feel different kneeling vs. lying on your back, but the movement is the same and the muscles working to initiate the movement are exactly the same.

    the Articulation of the Spine, is a simple exercise you can do at-home to work on hip un-leveling and improving core support, plus it can help you enjoy the benefits of a much needed stretch for your low back muscles to help reduce or eliminate low back pain.

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