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25.01.2022 When you say you’re going to mop the studio ~ but end up playing with all things #sidesitup #mermaid & #shortboxseries Such fun to be had for the abs & obliques! #swaipilatesstudio #pilates #reformer #rialtoreformer #polestarpilates #iampolestar #abworkout #obliqueworkout #strongwomen #fitmumlife #activewearaddict #reformerpilates #pilatesperthhills #divedeep #fitnessmotivation #curlyhairday #movement #health #happiness #movementismedicine #holistichealth #ishouldbecleaning #funnowworklater #pilatesinstructor #stretch #flow #feel

24.01.2022 You might hear some pretty unusual things said during a Pilates class... Let your head float like a helium balloon Imagine you have a spirit level across the front of your pelvis Think of your thighbone like a spoon stirring in a bowl (your hip socket) ... Imagine your balancing coffee on your back as you move and don’t spill a drop Lay your spine down like a string of pearls one vertebra at a time The list goes on (and that’s not including the inevitable word salad when I jumble things up ) So WHY do I say these things? In a nut shell it’s to help you my job is to help you reach your body through your mind. I want you to think of your body and how it moves in a way that makes sense to you so you can improve & I draw on any reference I can to help with this The examples ive given above are all visual but theres loads of ways I will cue and help get your body into the best position. Tell me your favourite (or the weirdest) cue you’ve ever been given and I may just act it out See more

24.01.2022 I LOVE playing with and rediscovering exercises through the eyes and brains of other people Movement experiences like everything else are so beautifully individual that when you take a look through someone else’s lens you are bound to see something new. #withme & @lesley.logan ~ what a wonderful lens to look through ... #swaipilatesstudio #pilates #movement #health #happiness #explore #movementexperience #play #pilatesteacher #exploremovement #alwayslearning #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #workout #workoutmotivation #pilatesstudio #lookthroughadifferentlens #individualexperience #maketimetomove #rediscovermovement #hundreds #pilatesperth #pilatesperthhills #metime #consistency #holistichealth #movementnerd #balancedbody #behappy

24.01.2022 Time is a funny thing, on one hand we all have 24 hours in a day - and on the other there are so many things that factor into that and how time gets eaten up that we are often wishing for an extra day in the week if not at least a few bonus hours (Its me I’m wishing for it) With the school term fast approaching I’ll be tackling my time a little differently Now I always schedule my own needs into my week first - I’ve learned the hard way that I am of no service to anyon...e if I’m not taking care of myself With the hours in my week that remain, for the first time EVER I am going to open up my full availability... What does this mean? 1. Im not studying for the first time in 5 years (yet) 2. Im taking SWAI full time So the white spaces shown (timetable in 2nd pic) are when I am happy and available to be of service for your pilates / wellness needs This will be a first in first served situation so if you want to work with me check your diary and get in touch to discuss what we can work on together (The group classes will remain and the orange spaces have already been booked) Can’t wait to see you Bon x

24.01.2022 It’s tempting to sit and ponder all the things I went through in 2020 and look fondly towards 2021, as though the turning of the calendar page can put more comfortable amount of distance between me and the year that was but this year, for all its devastating lows has delivered some of the most wonderful highs; so instead I think I’ll sit happily with what I have knowing as I step into tomorrow * I am enough * I have everything I need * I am blessed with amazing family an...d friends * Changes and challenges are normal and will keep coming * I am exactly where I’m supposed to be * My purpose is clear * It’s okay to feel equal parts terrified, joyful and everything in between * & I don’t need to be in control I just need to be present and to act with LOVE I hope you take only what you need with you into the New Year and that it is a year full of whatever it is that lights you up & sets your souls on fire Bon My fave new pic by @belle_verdiglione

23.01.2022 Today’s cue review Imagine there is a spirit level across the front of your pelvis This is to get you to focus on staying LEVEL.... By doing this both sides of the body are working evenly Not as easy as you may think Bon x #swaipilatesstudio #pilatescues #pilatescuesinreallife #bridgeing #pilatesmat #pilatesperth #pilatesperthhills #spiritlevel #stability #balance #control #glutes #pilatesforeverybody #formmatters #visualimagery #movementismedicine #health #happiness #mindfulmovement #breath #worksmarternotharder #pilatesinstructor #movetofeelgood #moveyourbody #holistichealth #matwork #pilatescommunity #fitness #perthfit #iampolestar See more

23.01.2022 Friday fun playing with PLANKS #swaipilatesstudio #pilates #planks #fridayfun #coreworkout #balancedbody #reformer #reformerpilates #pilatesforeverybody #iampolestar #polestarpilates #pilatesperthhills #pilatesperth #pilatesfitperth #pilatesfit #movement #health #happiness #maketimetomove #healthybodyhealthymind #pilatesstudio #activewear #movementformentalhealth #movementismedicine

22.01.2022 Truth Your body can stand ALMOST ANYTHING, it’s your MIND you have to CONVINCE. If you believe you can - you are correct.... If you believe you can’t - you are correct. The difference between the two ... it’s YOU Start convincing your mind and you’re a work in progress Don’t cave to doubt, worry, concern - to do that, is to not even try That’s not to say you might not fall a few times ( don’t worry I kept the bloopers from this one ) But it makes the achievement that much sweeter in the end what are you going to tell your mind you can do? I’d love to know . Bon See more

22.01.2022 Here it is guys Adding #movement to your world is something I am always going to advocate for, but deciding whats for you can be tough Cue February Feels ... For the month of Feb I am offering a special to give you the chance trial classes so you can see what type of class you enjoy the most and how it could look and FEEL to add that to your week This offer includes 1x Studio Private 1x Studio Circuit 1x Group Matwork 1x Yoga OR Barre Individually valued at $160 This bundle will be available for $126 (valid for 4 weeks from the date of purchase) I’m so looking forward to helping you find the movement the feels right for you Any questions just reach out Bon

21.01.2022 Just when I thought I couldn’t find more love for my job or the equipment I get to do it on 3 days post surgery and still able to find a way to SAFELY move my body in a way that shows it the love and respect it deserves ... & it keeps my sanity in tact #swaipilatesstudio #pilatesinstructor #healthybodyhealthymind #postsurgerypilates #honouryourbody #honouryourbodywithmovement #movementismedicine #health #happiness #doitfortheendorphins #holistichealth #pilatesreformer #reformer #feetinstraps #studioequipment #loveyourbody #respectyourbody #pilateslovers #lovewhatyoudodowhatyoulove #movesafely #babysteps #progress #knowyourbody #practisewhatyoupreach #ifeelbetternow #wellness #fitness #10minswasenough #lowerbodyworkout #legs

18.01.2022 Back with the ladder barrel flow (after muting my background music #oops) But I enjoyed this one so here it is again quieter & quicker x2 ~it’s no longer Sunday morning but I did still love the space to move and flow ever great full for where I am and the life I have #swaipilatesstudio #happiness... #pilatesperth #pilatesperthhills #movementismedicine #pilatesfit #pilatescommunity #movementheals #exercise #pilates #pilatesmatwork #barre #studiopilates #mutemusicbeforeyoupost #pilatesinstructor #polestar #iampolestar #pilatesgirl #pilateslover #movetofeelgood #movewell #pilatesstudio #fitness #strength #control #balance #ladderbarel #gratitude #lovethelifeyoulead See more

18.01.2022 I will often say to my Little Love There is a reason we have 2 ears and only one mouth, because we should listen more than we speak. Its so common to hear How are you, you look Tiered Like you’ve lost weight ... Stressed insert adjective of your choosing. Can we just take a minute and check if what we are saying to people is genuine, habit, or even necessary!? Especially if those comments are based on visual appearance HOT TIP - Someone else’s body is not for you to comment on So by all means spread love, compliment and check in with people, but when asking questions like How are you? feel free to leave it there and listen for a response before jumping in with a comment or observation that might just steer the conversation away from How. They. Actually. Are Just one to think about Bon

16.01.2022 Somthing quick and easy to keep you moving while you’re home The yoga block delivering up today’s lower body fun ~ If you don’t have a yoga block find a small step or something stable to elevate 1 foot One foot on the block the other stepping you out to a squat (of course with your knee alignment tracking perfectly & hinging nicely at the front of the hips ) ... 2 step/ double squat wide squat heel lift/lower PULSES get as funky as you want with the heel lifts/lower & pulses it’ll get you warm really quick Try 6-8 reps of each & let me know how you go Bon

16.01.2022 Since 2013 I’ve had multiple breast lumps, ultrasounds, FNA’s, core biopsies, mammograms the works. and although each new lump the results would come back the same nothing sinister unexplained rapid growth high white blood cell count ‘fibrous tissue I’d had enough - I wanted the lumps out & I wanted someone to take a look on the inside and give me some ‘real’ assurance that everything was ok. Now I’ve always been a small built person and aside from when I was breast fe...eding, big breasts were always something I thought I was missing out on. I was bullied throughout school and beyond being called things like Skeletor and little boy Bonnie so this was great, In my mind I was going to deal with the medical stuff and heck yeah while you’re there let’s upsize Fast forward a few months post implants and sure I had new breasts that I’d be lying if I said hadn’t given me a confidence boost in certain situations, but they also gave me pain, daily & constant PAIN! And you know what else ... I got more lumps anyway... For 6 years I dealt with it no sensation some days, hypersensitivity others and daily bouts of stabbing pain and heaviness in my chest While looking for explanations I came across Breast Implant Illness (BII) I went back to my doctors & multiple surgeons for their opinions and whilst no one was sitting me down saying yes it’s 100% BII, ALL of them said I’m 99.9% sure if you have your implants removed your pain will stop (they had lot of other things to say about the aesthetic situation but that’s another post entirely ) Now I don’t want to put this entirely down to BII because I honestly believe there is more at play here - I believe the more personal work and growth that Ive done the more I’ve been able to accept my role in this - for me the implants were an act of self betrayal, of listening to the noise that I might not be enough and of not honouring my body just as she was and loving the sh$t out of her. I literally hid behind them. Does that mean I think everyone with implants has done the same F*$k No! This is my experience ~ you do you . (Continued in comments...)

16.01.2022 Come as you are What is going on with you, within you, around you? Use your body to help your mind process, shift and MOVE that energy they are, after all designed to work beautifully TOGETHER.... If you are angry, don’t punish yourself find your strength and RELEASE IT If you are sad, move your body so it flows through you - FEEL IT If you are happy, let your body express joy SHARE IT If you are hurting, Let your body be a place of comfort FIND PEACE THERE If you feel let down, realise that you can hold yourself- KNOW YOUR OWN POWER Breathe Move Feel- Dance Cry BE! . Bring it all to the mat, set your intentions and if you like leave it there It won’t serve you to hang onto it Bon #swaipilatesstudio #movementismedicine #leaveitonthemat #intentions #letitgo #comeasyouare #mindbodyconnection #emotionalintelligence #release #feel #share #findpeacewithin #knowyourpower #breathe #movement #move #cry #ifitdoesntserveyouletitgo #beauthentic #pilates #iampolestar #holistichealthhealth #happiness #loveyourself #truth #mindsetmatters #honouryourself #learnfromlife #growth #movementteacher

15.01.2022 This one gets many different names ... Happy Cat Angry Cat Can Cow Cat Camel ... Good Girl Bad Girl Whichever way you want to look at it, if I’m asking you to do this one in class A) I’m being nice enjoy it while it lasts B) I’m wanting you to move your spine and stretch through the front and back of your body Which do you call it & do you enjoy this one? Bonnie #swaipilatesstudio #pilatescues #pilatescuesinreallife #happycat #angrycat #catcowpose #catcamel #goodgirlbadgirl #whodiditbetter #spinemovement #stretching #pilatesperth #pilatesperthhills #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesfit #pilatescommunity #movementheals #exercise #pilates #pilatesmatwork #pilatesinstructor #polestar #iampolestar #pilateslover #pilatesstudio #fitness #control #movement #health #happiness

14.01.2022 More exciting things happening over here!! I’m thrilled to announce the @emmgeeking will be joining the SWAI family, offering Matwork pilates on Thursday nights You may have seen Emma around from time to time, having worked closely with me throughout her Pilates training and covering classes for me here and there. ... Emma brings a wealth of knowledge with her and takes a genuine and helpful approach in supporting others to reach their goals. As a Pilates instructor, she enjoys gently motivating and encouraging her clients to work towards positive changes in their health. * Emma is currently completing her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame. * She is a qualified Pilates Instructor (Polestar Pilates) and has a background in dance teaching. * Emma also works as a therapy assistant at NeuroLogic Physiotherapy. * And as far as overachievers go, It’s even rumoured the Emma is one of those instructors that can actually count to 10 Classes start this week at 6:30pm ~ message me to book your spot

13.01.2022 Welcoming this beautiful sunshine with a grateful & open heart There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind CS Lewis

12.01.2022 The soul is like a violin string: It makes music only when it is stretched - Neal A Maxwell When life is stretching you, feel into it & listen for the music ~ it is coming

12.01.2022 Flow for me is the thread that ties it all together Being able to seamlessly transition your body from one move to the next whilst still breathing deeply, being centred & controlled , finding the precision in the movement & concentrating not on the outside world but only on your body ... THAT is the mark of connecting the mind & the body ~ having them work in unison. What a goal to set & achieve ~ That we become so connected to ourselves that we move with ease and grace not only in our pilates practice but also in our daily activities. Bon See more

12.01.2022 Want a long strong & stable spine...? Imagine you have a drink balanced on the back of your shoulders and pelvis, then keep them stable while while you move your arm and leg... don’t spill a drop disclaimer * no tea was spilt or wasted during the filming of this video ... #swaipilatesstudio #shitmyinstructorsays #cueingcomestolife #pilatescues #pilateslovers #mindbodyconnection #iampolestar #polestarpilates #pilates #pilatesperth #pilatesperthhills #pilatesforeverybody #movementismedicine #stability #corecontrol #fitness #pilatestalk #matpilates #pilatesinstructor #tea #coffee #quadruped #visualimagerycues See more

11.01.2022 Some ‘sneaky abs’ using a yoga block Its all about stabilising from the centre out! Shift your body weight forward/back or to one side and this will feel like nothing at all - stay 100% centred and and focus on the long strong line of your spine & viola. All those warm fuzzy feelings ... 1. Arm circles forward 2. Arm circles reversed 3. Leg lift/lower 4. Leg abduction (leg to the side) + lower/lift (Remember you have 2 sides of the body so rpt ) If I’ve given you this beauty in class already - how did you go? Try and let me know Bon

11.01.2022 GOOD NEWS We are all excited to get back into things from tomorrow what does that look like over here at SWAI? Classes will resume from tomorrow Saturday 6th Feb at 7:30am ... Class number will be limited in accordance with requirements so please if you cannot honour your booking contact ASAP to make your space available to someone else. Masks will be compulsory while exercising indoors until 12:01am Sunday 14th February Everyone attending the studio must sign in with the SafeWA app or our paper contact register. Can’t wait to get moving with you again Bon

11.01.2022 Think of your spine like a string of pearls - lay each vertebrae down one at a time. This one is all about length/elongation, control, spine mobility & articulation Give it a try and see what parts of the spine are happy to play the game and what parts want you to come and see me ... A man is as young as his spinal column Joseph Pilates #swaipilatesstudio #pilates #shitmyinstructorsays #spinearticulation #elongatespine #visualimagery #josephpilatesquotes #polestar #iampolestar #pilateslovers #exerciseforhealth #movementismedicine #vertabrae #stringofpearls #pilatesperth #pilatesperthhills #movement #health #happiness #pilatesinstructor #movementteacher #control #rolldown #rollup #mobility #breathe #mindfulmovement #movementeducation #pilateseducation #pilateseveryday

10.01.2022 Jumping for joy is good exercise

09.01.2022 This one seems appropriate as we step into the weekend ... Working the calves on the reformer or at the barre we can look at the angle of the foot and help drive the visual home by cueing things such as put your high heels on and now your sneakers Have a think about the cues next time you do your calf raises or relevés and see if it helps ... Ps. Enjoy your weekend Bonnie #swaipilatesstudio #pilates #reformer #pilatescues #pilatescuesinreallife #visualimagery #highheels #sneakers #pilatesperthhills #pilatesperth #footwork #calfraises #anklemobility #happyweekend #enjoyyourweekend #balancebody #iampolestar #polestar #pilateseveryday #pilatesfitness #movement #health #happiness #movementismedicine #holisticheath #doitfortheendorphins #pilatescommunity #barre #barreworkout #pilateslovers

05.01.2022 Kicking things off in studio with some concentration required moves Show your body some love for whatever it does for you today Mine went something like ~ thanks for being strong, balanced ... and avoiding a face plant the smile on my face at the end says it all right!? ... Have a beautiful day Bon

05.01.2022 Feeling so very great full today for this space I have created To get up through some of the toughest days and know I have a place to go, to move, to just be is such a blessing Please know this is not just MY space ~ it is here for COMMUNITY ~ we all need a safe haven and I’m more than happy to share... Whether we are ~ doing a class having a coffee sitting in silence crying till we laugh or Laughing till we cry If you need me I’m here

05.01.2022 Play is the highest form of research ~Albert Einstein

02.01.2022 Snippets of monkeying around before class I love to get on the equip with no plan and just let my body do the talking #swaipilatesstudio #pilateslovers #pilates #trapezetable #cadilac #pullup #workout #letyourbodydothetalking #strength #fitmum #fitness #movement #health #happiness #iampolestar #pilatesperthhills #pilatesequipment #monkeyingaround #pilatesperth #movementismedicine #pilatesstudio #gripstrength #fullbodyworkout #breathe #pilatesinstructor #instagood #thursdayvibes #holistichealth #movedaily #enjoylife

01.01.2022 Rant Warning We are one week into 2021 and maybe as someone who follows a lot of fitness people/businesses given that fitness and wellness is the industry I am a part of I’m seeing more than the average person, or maybe I’m not, but either way seven days in and I feel completely bombarded with body shame, expectations and body dysmorphia and frankly if I see one more post telling me to work out because I need to get a certain body type since here in W.A. Its summer o...r to justify what I’ve eaten if I’ve overindulged I think I might just be sick... Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the gin or maybe I’ve just had enough of diet culture but I cannot encourage you enough to take back your power over what you feed your body (and I’m not talking food) I’m talking visually and mentally; if you read or see something that makes you feel even remotely bad about yourself Unfollow unfriend unsubscribe in anyway possible You are perfectly you and have the same wonderful unique gifts to offer this world regardless of the the size of any damn part of you ... End rant