How to Consciously Move Your Body

Justine Malick is a certified Pilates instructor, trainer, and owner of Sapphire Pilates. She works with clients from all walks of life to facilitate a sense of ease within the body. Justine specializes in Somatics, Body Mind Centering (BMC), Deep Bodywork Massage, Resistance Flexibility Strength Training (RFST), Chinese Medicine, and Prenatal/Postpartum Corrective Exercise (PPCES).To visit her studio, book a private session, or find out more about her services and offerings, please visit https://www.sapphirepilates.com*This episode is not medical advice.3:58 Movement and breath in pregnancy and postpartum 8:45 The impact of relaxin; strength versus flexibility10:34 Engaging the pelvic floor13:22 Combatting historic tendencies to maintain tightness in the body17:03 Addressing sciatic pain in pregnancy23:01 Agency of movement & breath during pregnancy26:14 Honoring asymmetry and internal architecture within the body27:32 Supporting the postpartum body & beginning movement after birth31:36 Prioritizing integrity of movement33:50 Ayurvedic offerings36:03 Justine’s philosophy of movementFor more information, visit ⁠www.keelysemler.com⁠. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keelysemler.substack.com/subscribe