The idea of becoming a “Pilates Princess” is one that many girls are striving for. On the surface, this goal seems to be all about an aesthetic look but in reality, it’s much more than that. The Pilates Princess embodies the wellness lifestyle of focusing on mindset and body. There are many misconceptions about the process of becoming a Pilates Princess. Many believe that it’s expensive and unattainable and others are frustrated on not receiving the same results as others on this trend. Here’s VALLEY’s guide to embodying the Pilates Princess aesthetic and lifestyle while eliminating all of the misconceptions.
Comparison Is Not in Our Feminine Energy
In any aspect of your life, comparing your progress to that of others will drive you insane, make you frustrated and forget about your end goal. The Pilates Princess aesthetic blends working out with a hyper-fixation of feminine energy. Tapping into your feminine energy means embracing your softer qualities like intuition, creativity and sensuality. It’s about slowing down and focusing on yourself. When you are focusing on yourself there simply isn’t enough time in your mind’s schedule to compare yourself with others.
Your personal progress in your wellness journey is all about how you are progressing in terms of your body. Everybody is different and the way and time it takes for one person to look like the Pilates Princess aesthetic could look different than your own. If you have a naturally long torso, working out in any form will cause your body to show lean progress in your stomach more quickly than others.
Pilates Princess Is the Whole Package
A big misconception is that practicing Pilates multiple times a week will automatically transform you into a Pilates Princess. Having that mindset is simply ineffective. In order to become the Pilates Princess and tap into your feminine energy you have to focus on the wellness of both your mind and your body.
Targeting aspects of your life beyond looking lean is what is going to have you fully embody the whole aesthetic. You need to incorporate daily practices of taking vitamins and fueling your body correctly while maintaining a calorie deficit diet because pilates is low impact. Waking up early, meditation and journaling practices are also aspects of the whole Pilates Princess package regimen.
Reformer Pilates Isn’t Your Only Option
Many people believe that reformer pilates is the only type that will grant results. These reformer classes are much more expensive than a regular gym membership. This thought causes a lot of people to lose interest in becoming a Pilates Princess. However, mat pilates is just as effective and much more budget-friendly. YouTube has so many mat pilates videos that are easy to follow along. Even if you need a more structured schedule, some apps have more curated routines whose subscription is less expensive than paying for reformer pilates classes. Many gyms who offer workout classes will offer a mat pilates class as part of the package but have reformer pilates at an extra cost.
The process of becoming this Pilates Princess version of yourself is whatever you make of it. Focus on yourself, slow down, nourish your mind and body and tap into your feminine energy. The best part is you don’t have to break the bank, and you can most definitely start today!
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