While yoga guides us toward center using breath and postures, Pilates cultivates the strength and resilience that helps us keep center…in a rather turbulent world. These practices are powerful on their own, but I’ve found that when you combine them—they’re transformative, which is why, as a yoga instructor, I recommend the Centr Align program to basically everyone. Inspired by Elsa Pataky’s favorite styles of training, it’s four weeks of yoga and Pilates classes to build confidence, core strength, and flexibility. Our mindbodygreen community can get started with a 2-week free trial to Centr using access code MBGXCENTR14DAYTRIAL2. Accessible to all levels, with just a yoga mat, this program is all about finding grounding and transformation. Here’s how. That is exactly what Centr Align helps us do. Guided by Elsa Pataky’s own yoga instructor, Tahl Rinsky, the yoga element of this program leaves you feeling so long and lean that you’ll want to roll out your sticky mat the next morning. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never stepped on a yoga mat or are a lifelong yoga enthusiast like myself. Yoga is designed to generate transformation for any practitioner—once you’re on your mat, the rest of the practice takes care of itself. The Pilates part of Centr Align is guided by the renowned Sylvia Roberts, a former ballerina who proudly proves that Pilates can be a tough workout. These classes home in on parts of the body that we all love to strengthen—like our glutes and core. It’s surprising how fierce the tiny movements of Pilates can really be (i.e., they burn so good), but the shakes transform into strength quicker than you think. Throughout the four weeks of Centr Align (with four classes a week), you’ll experience this potent synergy for yourself—and at any experience level. In fact, if you’ve never tried yoga or Pilates before, consider this your starting point. Each week offers you core foundations of each practice to inspire a long-term habit. Centr trainers Luke Zocchi and Bobby Holland Hanton even join once a week to prove that this program is for everyone (and more fully enjoyed with a friend or partner). Because Centr Align isn’t about perfection, there’s no such thing as failure! It’s all about you and your willingness to try something new! The Centr/mindbodygreen two-week offer commences at 00 on June 16, 2021, and closes at 00:00 on August 8, 2021. All times are EDT. This offer applies to new Centr members only. To receive two weeks of free access, new Centr members must sign up for a free trial during the offer period on the website (centr.com). If you do not cancel your membership within the two-week free trial period, your nominated credit or debit card will be charged the subscription amount that was selected at the time of sign-up. This program is not designed or recommended for anyone under 18 years old; by signing up via the website, you are agreeing that you are 18 years or over. Always seek appropriate medical advice or assistance before embarking on any new fitness program. mindbodygreen is not responsible or liable for actions taken as part of this offer. Full Centr terms and conditions can be accessed here: https://centr.com/article/show/5294/terms-and-conditions. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.
