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finding balance (and keeping it).
- Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve -

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Makarlu with a view 😎

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It’s not hard to see why we are big fans of these lovely wooden wall hooks that we happened upon by @muutodesign

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Subtle movement variations with Makarlu. #wundachair

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‘Exceptional materials underpin timeless design.’ Heading along to this weekend’s @pilatesallianceaustralasia conference in Sydney? Makarlu will be there! Come and have a look at how it all fits together, a feel of the different textures, and give it a go for yourself!

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The Makarlu domes fit snugly together. Use them individually, or in combination with each other!⁣
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#howdoyoumakarlu

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Some more Makarlu have been boxed up and are ready to send - this lot are going to Myanmar! At times it’s hard to part with the Spotted Gum hardwood bases as each one is so unique. Though we can’t keep them all to ourselves - so off they go to a good home to help with movement and muscle release.

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Magenta Makarlu domes under the ball of the front foot and the heel of the back foot, to give a stronger calf stretch and to challenge balance and stability. @bodhimayapilatesstudio

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These folks at @centerpoint_pilates studio are showing us how it’s done - release, balance and movement with Makarlu.

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Very proud to announce that Makarlu has received a Good Design Award! ⁣
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The Awards celebrate the best new products and services on the Australian market, excellence in architectural design, engineering, fashion, digital and communication design and reward emerging areas of design strategy, social impact and design entrepreneurship. ⁣
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*Read on for the full brag below 🤗⁣*
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The winners of Australia’s peak industry design awards – the highest honour for design and innovation in the country – were announced on July 11 at the 61st annual Good Design Awards Ceremony.⁣
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Makarlu Lotus was recognised with a Good Design Award Gold in the ‘Product Design’ category, awarded for outstanding design and innovation. ⁣
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The Good Design Awards Jury spent several days evaluating each entry according to a strict set of design criteria which covers ‘good design’, ‘design innovation’ and ‘design impact’. The jury praised Makarlu Lotus, commenting: “A beautiful and well thought through design which makes this a highly effective studio prop. The magnetic nested domes are very stable with textures that add style to what is a really well made product. The nesting doll joining is really clever.”⁣
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Dr. Brandon Gien, CEO of Good Design Australia said: “Receiving a Good Design Award at this level is a significant achievement given the very high calibre of entries received this year.”⁣
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“Australia’s Good Design Award is more than a symbol of design excellence, it represents the hard work and dedication towards an innovative outcome that will ultimately improve our quality of life. These projects showcase the brilliance of design and the potential it has to improve our world,” said Dr. Gien.

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Since Makarlu was launched late last year, we’ve been hearing of ‘alternative’ names that people have come up with for some of the different configurations, and they are too good not to share 😅.⁣
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(not all are food themed 😏)⁣
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Keep them coming!⁣
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#howdoyoumakarlu

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@renaeblackmorepilates went camping 🏕 and came back with muscle tightness in her back. This will be a fairly familiar scenario to many after setting up tents, exploring the great outdoors, slumping in a camp chair and sleeping on a different surface. Here Renae demonstrates how she used Makarlu (in this case two of the small domes) to gently mobilise and release that nagging muscle tightness in her thoracic spine.
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Bird’s-eye view 🐦

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There are Makarlu Masterclasses upcoming in Spain, New Zealand and Australia! Head to our website for more info (link in bio) 😃
July 5 - Sevilla, Spain @africapilates
July 6 - Goulburn, Australia @miracle_massage_pf
July 6 - Madrid, Spain @pilatesexperiencemadrid
July 12 - Sydney, Australia @movementcollective_au
July 13 - Oviedo, Spain @dopilatesoviedo
Aug 17 - Richmond, NZ @heartsandbonespilates
Oct 3 - Bendigo, Australia @backtolifestudio
Dec 7 - Wellington, NZ
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The Makarlu hardwood base is an equal measure of function and beauty. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Functional.
Made from Spotted Gum, a strong, durable and sustainably harvested Australian hardwood - the Makarlu base is robust enough to handle all manner of movement applications. Spotted Gum timber is often used to make bridges, boats and baseball bats. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Beautiful.
Designers appreciate Spotted Gum for its elegant grain structure, attractive markings and vibrant colour palette. Like fingerprints and snowflakes, no two Makarlu bases are identical. Rather than stash it away in a cupboard or drawer, we reckon Makarlu is nice enough to leave out.

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Not just for big kids, the different bits of Makarlu can be turned into all sorts of fun activities for balance, strength, gross motor skills and coordination!
The unique textures of the domes and the wooden base can be explored with hands 🖐🏻 and feet 🦶🏻 (tie dye toe socks are optional 😅). With eyes closed, Makarlu can be pulled apart and put back together for a tactile challenge.
Balancing requires recruitment of the leg and core muscles, while stepping from one dome to another works on motor planning and coordination (careful not to miss a stepping stone, as there are crocodiles in the water 🐊🤭). *please note - Makarlu contains magnets. Balance activities can (and should) be challenging! For safety, use of Makarlu should be supervised by a responsible adult at all times*

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Spanish friends! if you are curious about Makarlu, come and experience it for yourself with @manuelalcazarr He is teaching Makarlu Masterclasses this July in Sevilla, Madrid and Oviedo. @bodyclubsevilla @africapilates @dopilatesoviedo @pilatesexperiencemadrid

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Some are calling this the mushroom position 🍄 - it’s used to challenge balance, squats, bridges, planks, push ups, bird dogs... you name it. Try uni- or bilaterally, eyes open or closed, and always with appropriate support and safety.
#howdoyoumakarlu

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Here’s a clever combination of Makarlu and @fuseladder from @bodhimayapilatesstudio
Incorporating Makarlu allows for extra ankle range of movement, which facilitates increased mobilisation and stretching of the calf and hamstrings.
#howdoyoumakarlu

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@manuelalcazarr using the large dome for a nice muscle release with movement.
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