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How I Create My Plans and Goals for Next Year

  • Author: Lesley Logan
  • December 12, 2019
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Do you manifest, goal set or vision board? I do all of them! And, while I know that not everything will go exactly as I plan I love writing down my goal for the next year/s and trying them all on for size.

Side note I hate trying on clothes even though I love clothes and shopping. But, goals, I love dreaming big with my husband and coming up with an action plan to test them out.

In the past 5 years together we have lead retreats, traveled over 200k miles to lead workshops and pop up classes. We’ve launched online Pilates classes and an online coaching group AGENCY. And, while the road to all those things had bumps, turbulence, pauses, and obstacles we have had so much fun testing out ideas and goals along the way.


Here’s how we created 2020’s plan:

Review the past year: What do we like?  What worked? What do we want to keep doing? What have people been asking us to do? What do we want to do? What do we want to get rid of? What didn’t work and why?

Put in the 2020 calendar any obligations we already know about. Block out personal trips we want or space for surprises.

Write it down!  All the things we want to happen by certain dates and then make a list working backward until we get to today so that we can start to take action on our goals.

We are so excited about what we are going to try out next year and the things we are keeping from the past few years.

We have our Pop Up Tour during our winter road trip for the holidays. I am so excited for the stop we have along the way.

Then in 2020 we have our spring and summer Cambodia retreats and a new retreat to Bali. We also are heading to London, Canada and Australia. All goals we had that we have been working towards for awhile. Each one of them we put on the list and then worked backward to know what action to take.

And, we are working with so many others on their goals together! Which makes it so fun! So, in the comments below, we’d love to hear what you’re putting on your 2020 list.

xx~LL

By Lesley Logan

Lesley Logan, a 2nd generation certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, the first free online catalogue of Pilates exercise tutorials, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and workshops. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, has trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching from her studio in Las Vegas, Lesley she’s hosting her podcast Be It Till You See it or traveling the world leading Pilates retreats. Connect with Lesley on Instagram @lesley.logan or through the contact page on this site.

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SUCH A TEASE

ONLINE MAT & REFORMER PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Teaser is probably one of the most photographed exercises in Pilates. Which makes people think it's a "peak pose." But, it's anything but! It's simply another layer to your Pilates practice. This week we will acknowledge how each exercise contributes to your ability to do Teaser (someday) and then how Teaser teaches you where to get curious in your practice.

On the Mat we will use light weights for one round of Teaser as they can be helpful for those still adding into their practice.
No props on the Reformer.

See you in class,

xx~LL

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CRISS CROSS

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

There's some exercises that I still hear my teacher Jay's voice. One is Criss Cross. I used to (and I bet you do too) rush through it. Its the last exercise in the Series of 5 and by the time you get there you just want to get it done. BUT!!! then we'd be missing out on all the good stuff. Soo let's juice it out together. Why is it so important and what does it set us up for?

No props needed. But if curling up is hard grab a bolster

See ya in class,
xx-LL

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I LOVE ROCK-'N'-ROLL!

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

One of the many draws of Pilates for me are the rocking and rolling exercises: rolling like a ball, open leg rocker, swan dive, boomerang, seal, crab, and rocking. That massage for your back while working your strong center. Genius! And when you're rocking and rolling on the front side of your body - the opening across the chest and shoulders is so nice!

Some of these exercises will have some variations that we’ll play with much like a rock band has a jam session to try, experiment, and see what comes out of it. At the very least, we’ll have a lot of fun, and smile while practicing together!

Prop for the Mat and Reformer: Magic Circle

See you in class,
Christine

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

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In Pilates you’ll often find that exercises are grouped together or placed in a particular order so that we can move in opposite directions…and work opposing muscles. Think Roll Up & Roll Over on the Mat, the Rowing Series on the Reformer, Swan & Teaser on the Wunda Chair, or Push Through on the Cadillac/Tower. Let’s explore how those opposites help keep our muscles flexible while helping us get stronger.

Props needed:
Mat: dowel
Reformer: pole
Tower: None
Chair: Reformer Box (not absolutely necessary, can be done without), Mat, Wall for support and if applicable Yoga Block or 2 x 4 (for petite people and for building up some exercises

See ya in class,
xx-LL

BALANCING IT ALL

Online Mat, Reformer, Cadillac & Wunda Chair Pilates Class Descriptions:

We are a little more than halfway through the year. It’s time to check in with yourself!

Pilates is all about uniform development; equalling out both sides of the body by building strength and creating flexibility. It’s why we love this practice so much!

It also helps us with stability and balance, physically and mentally, so let’s make this month about you! Focus on yourself all month long and check in with yourself, and your body, during each workout.

We’ll be giving you some great variations to help you explore the asymmetrical aspects of different exercises. And, of course, we’ll give you some tips on how to balance it all out!

Props needed:
Mat - dish towel
Reformer - 1 Arm Weight (1-2 pounds), Box, Non-slipping pad, Pole
Tower - no props - just the tower pieces
Chair - gondola pole, box and mat

See ya in class,
xx-LL

GET'N SORT OF LOW

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

What to do when you can't get on your knees? In this workout we'll avoid kneeling exercises but still get what their goodness intended. When I was in my 4th or 5th year teaching I had a client who spent years as a giraffe in the Lion King Musical. Yep! Pretty cool! And one of her knees could not touch any surface. But, she wanted to do the kneeling work. So we got creative. This week we'll explore what to do when you can't get down on your knees but you still want to move

See ya in class,
xx-LL

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TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

There’s nothing “little” about the exercise Star, am I right? LOL!!

If you hate doing Star, never wanted to try Star, or have no idea what Star is - this week’s workouts are for YOU!!

If you love Star - I’d love to know why, but also - these workouts are for YOU!!

There aren’t many exercises in the Pilates method where the side body is the main attraction. I find this very interesting because we need to use our side body to do some of the first exercises we learn. Rolling exercises, Roll Up, and Push Up/Planking - each of these need to call on our side body muscles to help us do the exercises.

Let’s focus on side body work all week to help us prepare for Star (or any kind of side plank you’d like to try)! And maybe, just maybe, we forget about the stigma STAR may or may not have? :)

Props: Theraband, Barrel

See you in class,
Rachel

TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

There’s nothing “little” about the exercise Star, am I right? LOL!!

If you hate doing Star, never wanted to try Star, or have no idea what Star is - this week’s workouts are for YOU!!

If you love Star - I’d love to know why, but also - these workouts are for YOU!!

There aren’t many exercises in the Pilates method where the side body is the main attraction. I find this very interesting because we need to use our side body to do some of the first exercises we learn. Rolling exercises, Roll Up, and Push Up/Planking - each of these need to call on our side body muscles to help us do the exercises.

Let’s focus on side body work all week to help us prepare for Star (or any kind of side plank you’d like to try)! And maybe, just maybe, we forget about the stigma STAR may or may not have? :)

See you in class,
Rachel

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Theraband, Barrel and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Theraband, Barrel and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


CRISS CROSS

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

There's some exercises that I still hear my teacher Jay's voice. One is Criss Cross. I used to (and I bet you do too) rush through it. Its the last exercise in the Series of 5 and by the time you get there you just want to get it done. BUT!!! then we'd be missing out on all the good stuff. Soo let's juice it out together. Why is it so important and what does it set us up for?

No props needed. But if curling up is hard grab a bolster

See ya in class,
xx-LL

I LOVE ROCK-'N'-ROLL!

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

One of the many draws of Pilates for me are the rocking and rolling exercises: rolling like a ball, open leg rocker, swan dive, boomerang, seal, crab, and rocking. That massage for your back while working your strong center. Genius! And when you're rocking and rolling on the front side of your body - the opening across the chest and shoulders is so nice!

Some of these exercises will have some variations that we’ll play with much like a rock band has a jam session to try, experiment, and see what comes out of it. At the very least, we’ll have a lot of fun, and smile while practicing together!

See you in class,
Christine

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Magic Circle and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

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>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


OPEN YOUR HEART

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Raise your hand if you also tend to push out your ribs, bring the shoulders down or go into an arched back instead of opening the chest from a strong middle. You're not alone! This week, we're focusing on a strong arm-back connection to open up our chest, shoulders and neck and to get true length in our spine.

Props needed:
Mat: Theraband (old leggings), Foam Roller (or Ball, Bolster, Small Barrel, Blanket,...), Wall
Reformer: Pole, Non-slippy-pad, Box

See you in class,
Yasmin

UP, UP, & AWAY

ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

We are all going to feel like Super Humans after this month!!

Whenever I’m in a hard exercise (for me) where I’m holding myself up with my arms and reaching my legs away I picture myself with super human strength!!! I can do ANYTHING! It makes me smile and helps me stay STRONG.

This month our exercise is Up Stretch and when you think about it - reaching your legs away and staying strong over the carriage may feel a lot like flying!

We’ll be focusing on stabilizing our strong cores while staying equally balanced in our arms and legs. We are giving you some amazing building blocks by merging strength and stretch in all directions. You are going to get a little bit of everything that you can use to connect to your Up Stretch (and even your Roll Up and Knee Stretches Off).

Chair: Please have a foam roller and a balance pad available. We are going to challenge your balance safely.

xx-LL