So as you do, I turned to Google to find a genie in a bottle. I don’t remember if it was a magazine article or the interview with KB and Liz Koch, one of my other teachers, but I found Katy. I studied Katy’s blog and realised my wish came through: a source of profound movement and health information, who is very alive and kicking. I signed up for the Whole Body Alignment course.
Making the paradigm shift was challenging. It sounds probably a bit cliche: I have never felt better, happier and healthier than in my life since starting Restorative Exercise™!
Now I am dedicated to teaching RE, my own Pilates practice has improved, as has my alpine skiing. I teach in my own six-person studio in Neerpelt, in the north of Belgium, and I teach at Pilates/movement studios of my friends in Aalst, Asten and Hilversum in the Netherlands (I live very close to the border). I sell alignment props and goodies, because I like doing a little bit of business besides teaching my lovely clients (such as my mum). My short term goal is to have my improved website with webshop online and my longterm goal is to become a teacher of teachers!
What is your favorite thing about being a RES?
My biggest personal victory: migraines have become very rare for me this last year.
Also, I love when even the most skeptical clients come up to me and say, “I have to tell you Mina, at first I thought you were crazy, but I get it now. Less pain, and my body feels healthy.”
Favorite “Restorative” Exercise
Really, do I have to pick one? My favourite is the thoracic stretch. It is instant relief for my neck and shoulder tension. Favourite challenge for me is aligning the knee pits in 1 legged exercises like the arabesque.
Favorite “Natural” Movement
Hanging on the monkey bars, looking forward to the day hanging casually from one arm while eating a banana.
