Stand Taller at the New Cumberland Pilates for Pink Event

Monday evening Pilates mat classes at Morgan Pilates + Yoga will be dedicated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the month of October. A donation of $10 or more is requested from each participant, which will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. BCRF funds researchers in finding a cure and a prevention for breast cancer in our lifetime.

Pilates is a series of exercises that teaches the body how to initiate movement from the abdominal and back muscles first, before overusing the extremities, according to Rebekah Morgan, studio owner. This balance in the body creates an ease of movement and decreased pain in the body overall. The beauty of the system is that this can all be achieved with simple matwork exercises that can be used by all ages and fitness levels.

The New Cumberland Pilates for Pink event is part of an international program by Shape magazine. More than 200 Pilates studios around the world are hosting Pilates for Pink events to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The latest news in Breast Cancer Research, according to the BCRF:

More than six different vaccines to treat and prevent breast cancer are currently being tested. New drugs are in development that cut off the blood supply to tumors, stopping tumor growth and preventing their spread, as well as drugs that cause tumors to disappear.

My clients have taught me that perservance pays off, says Morgan. I have some students that haven't missed a weekly lesson for a year and have many benefits to show for their dedication. Since I have several relatives who have personally fought the disease, I'm always excited to help in Breast Cancer Research in any way I can, she adds.

Exercises that will be featured in the Special Pilates for Pink Mat Classes: