The Third Place

Welcome to Ritu’s Third Place. It is the corner of the internet where I show up as I am.
The fitness library stays. I might add new sessions when it feels true. If you want guided practice, my Virtual Studio has low-cost classes: mindfulmovementwithritu.com/pricing
Lately I have been showing up to study. Most weeknights I am live from 8–11 PM CST. No music. No talking. Just quiet focus together.
From here on, this channel is my third place to make, learn, and share the things I am building in real time. If that kind of honest progress helps you, pull up a chair.

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Hi Community =).

Our Barre February challenge was suppose to go live today. However, with everything that is going around I was not in a emotional and mental state to record the challenge. I will be working on them this week so we will start the challenge starting February 10th Monday 2025.

I hope everyone is taking care of them and their loved ones.

With Love,
Ritu.

10 months ago | [YT] | 0

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🌟 Day 20: Power Pilates | 20-Day Pilates Challenge 🌟

🎉 Congratulations on completing the full series! 🎉 Today’s Power Pilates session is all about bringing it home with intensified moves that you've seen before—just ramped up and a little bit spicier. Get ready for a final full-body sweat that celebrates your incredible journey!

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Class:

Final Push: Consolidate all your progress with powerful Pilates moves that challenge your strength and endurance.
Enhanced Intensity: Experience ramped-up exercises that deliver a deeper workout for maximum results.
Full-Body Engagement: Target every major muscle group for a comprehensive and balanced finish to the challenge.

✨ What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Power Moves: Dynamic exercises that take you from standing to Tabletop on the mat, maximizing muscle engagement.
Pilates Ball & Weights: Incorporate a Pilates ball and light to medium weights to elevate your workout and add an extra burn.
Sweat Session: High-energy movements designed to keep your body energized and promote a satisfying sweat.
Celebratory Flow: A mix of familiar moves with new challenges to celebrate your dedication and achievements.
🎉 No Props? No Problem! You can still join and enjoy a fantastic workout using just your bodyweight. Adapt the exercises to your fitness level and reap the benefits!

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated and organized with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements throughout the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

10 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Monday Community =)

Welcome to Day 19 of our 20-Day Pilates Challenge [January]! 🎉

You’re almost there! Today, we’re gearing up to finish strong with a powerful Upper Body and Core workout that targets your arms, shoulders, and core muscles to help you achieve a balanced and toned physique.

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Class:

Comprehensive Strength: Focus on both upper body and core for a balanced workout.
Resistance Training: Use a resistance band and a light pair of weights to enhance muscle engagement and build strength.

Low-to-the-Ground Exercises: Perfect for maintaining form and maximizing effectiveness without straining your back.

✨ What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Upper Body Sculpting: Engage your arms and shoulders with targeted Pilates moves using light weights.

Core Activation: Strengthen your core with exercises designed to enhance stability and tone your midsection.

Dynamic Movements: Flow through a series of low-to-the-ground exercises that keep your body energized and challenged.

Optional Props: Incorporate a resistance band and light weights for added intensity (props are optional but recommended for an extra burn).

🎉 No Props? No Problem! You can still join and get an effective workout using just your bodyweight. Adapt the exercises to your comfort level and enjoy the benefits!

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated and organized with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements as you step into the final week of the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

10 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

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Happy Friday Community =).

🌟 Day 18: Glute Blast | 20-Day Pilates Challenge 🌟

Welcome to Day 18 of our 20-Day Pilates Challenge [January]! 🎉 Today, we’re delivering a powerful Glute Blast session designed to target and tone your outer glutes, ensuring a sculpted and strong lower body.

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Class:

Targeted Glute Work: Focus on your outer glutes with effective, resistance band-enhanced exercises.
Low-Impact, High-Intensity: Don’t be fooled by the low-impact nature—this workout will have you working up a serious sweat!
Comprehensive Burn: Engage multiple muscle groups for a balanced and thorough glute workout.
✨ What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Resistance Band Exercises: Utilize a resistance band to add intensity and maximize glute activation.
Outer Glute Focus: Perform moves that specifically target and sculpt your outer glutes.
Sweat-Inducing Burn: Experience an intense workout that elevates your heart rate and tones your muscles without high-impact stress.
🎉 No Band? No Problem! You can still join and achieve great results without a resistance band. Adapt the exercises to your fitness level and enjoy the benefits!

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated and organized with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements throughout the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Thursday Community =).

🌿 Day 17: Lymphatic Flow | 20-Day Pilates Challenge 🌿

Welcome to Day 17 of our 20-Day Pilates Challenge [January]! 🎉 Today, we’re focusing on supporting your body’s natural detoxification process with a rejuvenating Lymphatic Flow Pilates stretch session. This class is designed to reduce inflammation, relax your body, and bring your mind back to center.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Class:

Detoxify Naturally: Enhance your body’s lymphatic system to promote detoxification and reduce inflammation.

Full-Body Stretch: Gentle stretches that target every muscle group, promoting relaxation and flexibility.

Mindful Breathing: End the session with Box Breathing to center your mind and enhance your overall well-being.

🪑 What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Assisted Stretches: Use a chair or wall to support your body, allowing for deeper stretches and reduced strain.
Full-Body Relaxation: Flow through movements that relax your muscles and improve circulation.
Box Breathing: Practice this powerful breathing technique to calm your mind and restore balance.

. Adapt the exercises to your comfort level and feel the benefits!

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated and organized with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements throughout the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Wednesday Community =).

🌟 Day 16: Pilates Body Strong | 20-Day Pilates Challenge 🌟

Welcome to Day 16 of our 20-Day Pilates Challenge [January]! 🎉 Today, we're focusing on building strength and perfecting your form with a powerful Pilates Body Strong workout. This session is designed to tone your muscles and keep your body energized using hand and ankle weights.

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Class:

Form Focused: Emphasize proper technique to maximize results and prevent injury.
Strength Building: Target key muscle groups to enhance overall strength and endurance.
Sweat It Out: Supercharge your workout with weights for an extra burn and increased intensity.
✨ What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Toning Moves: Engage your muscles with exercises that move you from standing to Tabletop on the mat.
Hand & Ankle Weights: Use optional weights to add resistance and boost your workout’s effectiveness.
Full-Body Activation: Keep your body energized with dynamic movements that target both upper and lower body.
🎉 No Weights? No Problem! You can still join and get a fantastic workout using just your bodyweight. Adapt the exercises to fit your fitness level and enjoy the benefits!

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated and organized with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements throughout the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/free-tracker

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Tuesday Community =).

🌟 Day 15: Strong Obliques | 20-Day Pilates Challenge 🌟

Welcome to Day 15 of our 20-Day Pilates Challenge [January]! 🎉 Today, we're focusing on strengthening your obliques to sculpt your core and enhance your overall Pilates practice.

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Class:

Targeted Oblique Work: Focus on your side muscles for a toned and strong midsection.
Pilates Ball Integration: Use a Pilates ball to add resistance and improve alignment.
Low-to-the-Ground Exercises: Engage your core with controlled, effective movements.
✨ What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Fiery Oblique Work: Intense exercises to target your side body.
Pilates Ball Exercises: Enhance your workout with the Pilates ball (optional).
Core Sculpting: Low-to-the-ground moves to sculpt and define your obliques.
🎉 No Ball? No Problem! You can still join and get a great workout without any props. Adapt the exercises to your level and still achieve fantastic results.

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements throughout the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Monday Community =).

Today we start Week 4 of this Challenge.

🌟 Day 14: Strength | 20-Day Pilates Challenge 🌟

Welcome to Day 14 of our 20-Day Pilates Challenge [January]! 🎉 As we enter the fourth week, it's time to rev up your strength with full-body dynamic movements and intensified exercises. This session is designed to help you build robust muscles, enhance endurance, and keep you motivated on your Pilates journey.

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Class:

Full-Body Strengthening: Engage all major muscle groups for balanced strength and overall fitness.

Dynamic Movements: Combine slow, controlled motions with fast-paced exercises to maximize efficiency and results.

Leveled-Up Exercises: Challenge yourself with advanced Pilates routines that push your limits and drive progress.

✨ What to Expect in Today’s 20-Minute Class:

Dynamic Full-Body Moves: Transition smoothly between exercises targeting your core, arms, legs, and glutes.

Optional Props for Extra Burn: Incorporate a yoga block and optional weights to increase intensity and enhance muscle engagement.

Effective and Efficient: Perfect for boosting your strength and sculpting your body in a short, impactful session.

🎉 No Props? No Problem! You can still join and get a fantastic workout without any equipment. Use what you have to adapt the exercises to your level.

📝 Track Your Progress: Stay motivated and organized with the FREE January 2025 Challenge Tracker PDF, available on my website! Use it to log your daily workouts, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements throughout the challenge.

📥 Download Your Free Tracker Here: www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Happy Long Weekend, Community!

I hope this weekend brings you some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

First, I want to apologize for not sending out this week’s newsletter on Friday. Life threw me a curveball, and I had some personal matters to take care of. But no worries—the newsletter is on its way and will land in your inbox on Sunday!

Now, for those of you doing the Pilates Challenge: the weekend is your time to rest or catch up on any missed classes. Or, and hear me out on this one, you can simply take a rest! Rest days are just as important as your workout days—they’re when your body gets stronger.

If you’re itching to move, though, here’s a full-body-focused yoga class for you to try. (Trust me, it’s a feel-good flow!)

💌 P.S. If you haven’t signed up for my FREE weekly newsletter, you’re missing out on all the updates, tips, and inspiration. Sign up now—it's completely free!

www.mindfulmovementwithritu.com/

Sending you love and good vibes,
Ritu ❤️

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