Pilates and Praise: The Anniversary

Strength doesn’t always look loud. Sometimes it looks like just coming together intentionally on a Saturday afternoon amongst our busy schedules. Thoughtfully curated by Mariam Alakiu’s Young, Beautiful & Busy Network, the special anniversary edition of Pilates & Praise brought together women across Los Angeles for an afternoon of movement, worship and Christ-centered encouragement. Our time together included a 50 minute mat Pilates sculpt session, worship, prayer and intentional time for connection. What began as a simple act of obedience through TheYBBNetwork’s very first gathering has now grown into a beautiful community of women seeking to steward their faith, their bodies, and their purpose with intention.

Whether you were new to Pilates or simply looking for a faith-filled space to recharge, Pilates & Praise: The Anniversary created a space for women to leave feeling refreshed in both body and spirit. When Mariam reached out about teaching these incredible group of women, I knew our signature Wolf Afterglow “Sweet Glow Flow” sculpt for the celebration of the anniversary would be a perfect fit. The “Sweet Glow Flow” was created to be much more than just a pilates session, but a space to step away from whatever’s been weighing on you. Any doubts, fears or noise, simply just to meet yourself where you are.

The sculpt encourages you to hold a mirror to yourself and see the strength you’re searching for has always been within you. To remind yourself to speak kindly to yourself while you create a version of you that’s completely deserving of love, and accepts that fully. Though the sculpt was a little spicy at moments, that’s what makes the ending so sweet. You don’t just leave feeling stronger physically, you leave carrying all the positive affirmations you gave yourself throughout the session and an undeniable afterglow. That’s the gift that keeps on giving alongside other strong, beautiful women that have shown up with you.