LLN Episode #262: Beth Sandlin - Harmonizing Midlife: Pilates for Body, Mind, & Spirit Vitality

Grab Your Opportunity for a Complimentary Call With Lynne. About Beth Sandlin: Beth Sandlin, NCPT, brings over two decades of expertise as a Pilates teacher and founder of Trifecta Pilates. A survivor of cancer at 20, Beth's journey into Pilates was transformed by her personal challenges, leading her to develop a trauma-informed approach to Pilates. Her mission is to make Pilates accessible, focusing on integrity, support, education, and empowerment. Beth's approach is about harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit, particularly beneficial during the transformative mid-life phase. What We Discuss In This Episode: Beth Sandlin discusses how her personal journey with cancer led her to discover the benefits of Pilates, and how she now approaches Pilates and holistic wellness with a focus on supporting women in midlife and menopause. She emphasizes Pilates' ability to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance - all important for maintaining health and function as we age. Beth explains how Pilates can benefit mental health, reducing stress and even lowering dementia risk. She encourages a flexible, seasonal approach to exercise that adapts to different life stages and energy levels, rather than rigidly sticking to a single routine. Developing self-compassion and using our life experience as wisdom are also key. For women new to or returning to exercise, Beth advises starting with consistency over intensity - even just 10 minutes per day can be a great foundation. She recommends a blend of strengthening, mobility, and restorative work, and gradually increasing intensity as the body adapts. The focus should be on what you can do consistently, not perfection. Beth shares her thoughts regarding Pilates In the context of awesomely aging, and how she recommends integrating Pilates with other forms of exercise to address the unique health and wellness needs of midlife women. Resources from Beth Sandlin: Try a class on the Trifecta Pilates YouTube Channel or join the Evolution Pilates Series. This series offers an easy-to-follow and customizable plan designed for home workouts, ensuring you can adapt your fitness journey. Both options are crafted to empower you with Pilates practices that enhance mind-body harmony, boost energy, and support sustainable wellness. Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, there's something for everyone looking to embrace a healthier, more vibrant mid-life. Check them out here: https://trifectapilates.com/move Connect With Beth Sandlin: Website: https://trifectapilates.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trifectapilates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trifectapilates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrifectaPilates Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. 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We'll discuss where you're at on your journey and how I can help you successfully navigate your life through this "midlife season" with grace and ease. Schedule >>HERE 5 Essential Steps to Flourishing in Midlife Ladies, are you ready to thrive through perimenopause and menopause? Do you want to stay fit and energized during these transformative years? Are you looking to regain your energy, feel more "like yourself," and embrace each day with enthusiasm and vitality? I've put together my best practical and simple solutions in this exclusive resource, designed just for you—and it's completely FREE! Unlock your path to feeling healthier, more in control, and ready to tackle your day with confidence. Get your free copy here: Flourish in Midlife https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/flourish-in-midlife/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? 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