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Ep 41. Movement as Medicine — How Pilates, Breathwork & Dance Help Women Heal from the Inside Out
08/04/2025
Ep 41. Movement as Medicine — How Pilates, Breathwork & Dance Help Women Heal from the Inside Out
Ep 41. Movement as Medicine — How Pilates, Breathwork & Dance Help Women Heal from the Inside Out In this episode of Burpees for Breakfast, I’m sharing my personal journey to becoming a certified mat Pilates instructor—and how movement became a powerful tool for emotional healing. If traditional talk therapy has left you feeling stuck, this episode is for you. If you’re curious if Pilates has any real benefits, I’m diving into how women can release pent-up emotions, stored trauma, and daily stress through intentional movement. From breathwork in deep stretches like pigeon pose to tapping into energy centers like the sacral chakra, you’ll learn how your body holds wisdom and how to listen. We also explore the healing power of dance and intuitive movement as a way to reconnect with yourself and your body. Movement isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about transformation, release, and reclaiming your power. Special Guest Spotlight: Marissa Rivera Professional dancer and choreographer, joins us to share how Pilates has supported her physically in the dance world. She unpacks how small, intentional movements can build real strength, deepen body awareness, and shift how you move through life—on and off the mat. Whether you’re new to Pilates or deep in your wellness journey, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to move with purpose. Articles to deepen your understanding and expand your inner and outer worlds! "The powerful connection between your hips and your emotions.” - Healthline Neuroscience and somatic points to the potential storage vessel of emotions. Eliza Blooms article shares that the lower chakras—root, sacral, solar plexus—are often where our trauma lives and where our felt sense of stability and safety originates By Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP “TikTok Is Using Hip Stretching To Heal Its Collective Trauma” - Allure by Emily Rekstis **Trigger warning: this story contains references to sexual assault** Share this episode with a friend!
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