Pre and post natal education and movement workshop with Erica Bell.

Spend the afternoon learning how to safely engage your core and pelvic floor muscles using Pilates and breath work. Throughout pregnancy and the postpartum journey, the body experiences remarkable changes that significantly impact core and pelvic floor functionality. By understanding these changes and their implications on exercise, you can modify your fitness routine to prevent injury or discomfort during these delicate times. We’ll spend the first part of class exploring the intricate anatomy of these muscles and then transition into invigorating breath work and Pilates exercises on the reformers. You’ll leave class feeling stronger, more confident, and armed with the knowledge to navigate your pregnancy/postpartum journey with ease!

About Erica:
Erica is a health and wellness nerd who loves to share her passion for healthy movement with others. Since she started teaching 10 years ago, she has worked with clients of all backgrounds from the super fit to those with special needs including pre/post natal, osteoporosis, cancer recovery, injury recovery, and chronic back, neck, hip and shoulder aches and pains.

Everyone will get a handout they can keep with all information and resources as well as a perinatal gift bag with goodies to support you on your journey.

As a pre and post natal instructor and educator, she has guided many clients in their movement during the stages of pregnancy and beyond and has been integral in helping other instructors gain knowledge and resources to support pre and postnatal clientele in studios across the nation.

Credentials:

• STOTT Pilates Full Comprehensive Level 1 Certification in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels (2012-2014)

• STOTT Pilates Level 2 Training in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels (2012-2014)

• STOTT Pilates Injuries and Special Populations course (2013)

• Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) (formerly PMA- CPT) (2017)

• Pre/Post-natal Health and Exercise Certified Pilates Specialist (via the Center for Women's Fitness) (2017)

• Specialist in Pilates-Based Exercise for Neurological Diseases (2018)

• Pure Body Classical Bridge Program (2019-2020)