10/10/2026
Our first ever newsletter .
๐ป Beware the haunted hold.
Valsalva is when you hold your breath and bear down during effort. It spikes pressure in your chest and belly, strains the pelvic floor, and can leave you dizzy. We see it all the time on the reformer, especially on the hard reps.
Break the spell:
๐ Exhale on the effort
๐ Breathe wide into the back and sides of your ribs
๐ Catch yourself holding? Lighten the spring or slow down
๐ Bring a Boo-ddy: refer a friend this October and you'll both enjoy one free group class.
Book at sebastopolpilates.com (link in bio)