The “noise” and the pressure from the Pilates world I m immersed in has becoming so loud and overwhelming lately that I have nearly lost my teacher self in it. My motivation and beliefs. It is very hard to get rid of all the constructs and expectations and demands that have built up, and find …
Have you ever thought about it? We focus a lot on what happens at the front of the body and we tend to forget everything that is at the back! Sometimes the glutes get a little attention, usually when we think that they are not working properly and in doing so, are hindering our abilities …
We all know how sometimes, after a long day, all the muscles in the body seem to have shrunk to 1 cm short… How after some hours driving or being at the desk all day, we eventually move and realise that our back, neck, shoulders and low back feel all tight and achy? We have …
Three easy ways to make the most out of your class. When it comes to following a workout (a Pilates one, as well as any other, really) both in real life and specially on video, there are a few tips that can help you not just keep it safe, but also get the most out …
HOW TO ADAPT YOUR PILATES WORKOUT
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Welcome back!It took me a while (and a few technical issues with the website) to get back here and update the blog – which I love doing! Going back to business after the lock down has been lifted for the wellness industry has been CRAZY! In a good way! Three weeks solid of full on …
A few weeks ago, I asked the members of one of the hiking groups I joined on Facebook what are the most common aches and niggles they experience when hiking and walking long distances. Unsurprisingly, knees, feet (including Plantar Fasciitis) /ankles were the most popular options, followed by hips, shoulders, neck and lower back (and …
So, following up on last week’s post and another (shorter and way more reassuring) walk yesterday, I have put some good thoughts into identifying a few exercises to stick to in order to support my walks and prevent all the various niggles discussed last week (see the previous post here).Just as a recap, my main …
