The Official MMC Survival Plan for Self-Isolators

Okay.  First of all, sleep late.  It makes the day shorter. After getting up make the bed immediately.  This is critical since it will disuade you from getting back into it.  And really, really, don’t begin the day by checking the news or email.  Just don’t.

Make coffee and once an adequate level of caffination, is reached it is time for the HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR DAY:  An MMC class in the room of your choice. I recommend mixing the location up to create the illusion of variety and choice.  (Bathrooms are not recommended.)   Do adjust your floor position to avoid walls or furniture,  (I have still have colourful bruises on my right knuckles) or upending a floor plant and scattering soil on your carpet – not a big deal for me since I hadn’t vacuumed for some time.  (How much time?  Never mind.)  For an online MMC class apparel is optional. We do not mean nudity unless you are eschewing the video option.  PJs are fine, unless like me yours are covered in little bunnies, which sartorially speaking is not a dignified look. Ten-year-old sweat pants and an old Pink Floyd t-shirt (or the band of your choice) is a classic look.  I do avoid sleeping in this “ensemble” (ahem) at least every night.

After the class you will feel physically and mentally energized.  You could do some creative cooking as I hear many are doing these days.  I prefer something sedentary, like reading or noodling around on the computer.  Even better, a warm bath that silences the “kvetching” of post-Pilates “gloots.”  Hair-washing is optional and limp locks, or worse, can be disguised beneath a head scarf.   Although this is often reviled as a fashion faux pas I prefer to see it as a hip retro “homage” to the ‘70s.  You can too.

I hope this little screed was helpful.  Let me know.  All comments … good and bad … are welcome.

The next time I write to you all I plan to address the fascinating subject of Pilates props.