In 2008, after a severe shoulder injury my world was rocked by a diagnosis of frozen shoulder. That was followed by months of unsuccessful attempts to find a medical solution to my unending pain and increasing physical limitations. In the years before my injury, I had overcome many challenges, including leaving home in Guatemala and adjusting to a new language, a new culture and a new baby. So I did not want to just accept that I would have to live the rest of my life with pain and physical limitations. I had no idea what my purpose in life was but I knew I didn't want to just survive.

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Then I was introduced to Pilates and it's a fascinating connection of mind and body. My instructors were great examples of settling positive goals and working toward my goals by being persistent to push through workouts, my mindset shifted from hopelessness and frustration to hope and encouragement as I saw progress.

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Eventually, I came to realize that my calling in life is to encourage and help others find the empowering benefits of Pilates, to activate their full potential, not only internally but also externally. My purpose at Evolving Pilates is to kindly help others find hope in the process and progress, no matter what limitations they may be dealing with. If we consistently make positive goals, we evolve into healthier, stronger, more balanced people we would like to be. 

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Warmly ,

Wendy Kniffing

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