Jo Gale : Movement

An ode to the squish ball.

When I first took a Pilates class featuring this magical prop, my Yogi mind was blown. A very un-assuming little thing… but wow wow wow, does it pack a lot of possibilities.

Add it for support, add it for challenge, add it for feedback or add it for fun!

My all times favourite squish ball sequence involves it under one foot in hip bridge and some delightful hamstring feels (some of you who took in studio classes with me will remember this I am sure 😉)

Tell me, how do you like to “have a ball”!

[IMAGE ID: a light pink background with a yellow border. Jo’s hand emerges from the bottom of the screen finger pointed, balancing a red squish ball on her finger]

I've been thinking a lot about the balance between how much I give and how much I receive these days. It seems to wax and wane just like the phases of the moon, how much I feel like I can carry, versus how much I need to ask or accept help.

I'm a parent, a partner and a “hoder” of space for other folks. I am also someone who loves a plan, and loves to be in control. I tend to naturally lean towards the GIVE, but I've been trying to get better at asking for what I need. It's a practice in release and a practice of trust in yourself and those in your network.

This is vulnerable, hard work for some of us - I feel it too. But I have noticed that the more help I receive, the more capacity I have to help others. Our actions are impactful and reciprocal and another reminder that we are not alone in these times.
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