The Five Principles of Pilates

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Nikki Sebastian is a Pilates and Yoga Instuctor who co-owns Breathe Pilates and Fitness Studio in Windsor Ontario. She teaches about 15 classes a week in both Pilates, Yoga and Pole fitness. Nikki is a trained Registered Practical Nurse working in a dialysis unit. She is currently studying at Ryerson to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through her experience in health care she became increasingly interested in holistic care and the prevention of debilitating illnesses. Formally trained as a Matwork instructor through East to West Yoga and Reformer instructor training through Stott Pilates. Nikki plans on continuing her lifelong studies to help clients reach their optimal potential. When you attend class with Nikki you can expect an upbeat, hands on class with lots of individual attention as you share in her passion for Pilates/Yoga and work together to achieve your personal goals. All of the proceeds of her private yoga or pilates sessions go to a school she funds in Haiti called Tache Interhumain academie de Jude Canniff Nikki studied her Pilates matwork training through East to West studio and her reformer training through Stott Pilates. She is also trained as a Diva Girl Instructor, Pole Fitness Instructor, Spinning Instructor, Yoga Fit Instructor and 200 hour Yoga certification through Downtown Yoga Studio.

10 responses to “The Five Principles of Pilates”

1. This was an awesome class!!!!! Nikki you Rock!!!!

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   • Thanks Cathie!

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2. At 36:27 you mention how to decrease strain on the wrists; is there a way to decrease pressure off the lower body, specifically the knees? I have issues with my right knee.

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   • Hey Catherine
     I have some great tips for that, can you answer a few questions?
     Can you tell me is the pain when you are on all fours?
     Do you have any knee issues like- previous injuries? can you do a squat without pain?
     What type of mat are you practicing on?
     you can email me too if you dont feel comfy posting on here!

     So glad you tried!

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3. Catherine Isaac

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4. I dislocated my patella many years ago and have a loose body in the joint. It has only started to bother me in the last two years, getting progressively worse. I cannot squat or do lunges and kneeling on the floor is very painful. I also have difficulty with stairs which is so embarrassing!

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   • Nikki Sebastian

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5. Nikki Sebastian I saw my Doc on Thursday and he put me on Arthrotec. So far so good! Less pain and I can do stairs again!

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6. Catherine Isaac I’m so glad your listening to your body, I know your busy with work/school but I hope your still making time for you!- one other thing is to check the thickness of your mat- and maybe use a towel or something because your issue is patella as oppose to ligament or tear decrease pressure on the knees!

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7. Thanks Nikki Sebastian.

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