{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 41. Movement as Medicine \u2014 How Pilates, Breathwork & Dance Help Women Heal from the Inside Out","description":"Ep 41. Movement as Medicine \u2014 How Pilates, Breathwork & Dance Help Women Heal from the Inside Out In this episode of Burpees for Breakfast, I\u2019m sharing my personal journey to becoming a certified mat Pilates instructor\u2014and 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\u2019re curious if Pilates has any real benefits, I\u2019m 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\u2019ll 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\u2019t just about aesthetics\u2014it\u2019s 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\u2014on and off the mat. Whether you\u2019re new to Pilates or deep in your wellness journey, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to move with purpose. Connect with Marissa Rivera!   Articles to deepen your understanding and expand your inner and outer worlds!   "The powerful connection between your hips and your emotions.\u201d - Healthline  Neuroscience and somatic points to the potential storage vessel of emotions.  https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mind-body\/the-powerful-connection-between-your-hips-and-your-emotions   Eliza Blooms article shares that the lower chakras\u2014root, sacral, solar plexus\u2014are often where our trauma lives and where our felt sense of stability and safety originates  https:\/\/elizablooms.com\/2024\/01\/11\/healing-the-lower-chakras-why-trauma-healing-requires-Healing the Lower Chakras: Why trauma healing requires safety above all else   By Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP \u201cThe Sacral Chakra \u2014What to Know About the Sex and Sensuality Chakra\u201d \u201cTikTok Is Using Hip Stretching To Heal Its Collective Trauma\u201d - Allure by Emily Rekstis **Trigger warning: this story contains references to sexual assault** Share this episode with a friend! ","author_name":"Burpees For Breakfast","author_url":"http:\/\/burpeesforbreakfast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"