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Are Pilates and Yoga the same thing?
This is a question that I am asked fairly regularly and its always nice to be able to explain some of the differences between these two popular forms of exercise. Whilst the pace of Pilates and Yoga can be considered similar, as are some of the benefits in terms of health and well being – the two methods are actually quite distinct from each other. Yoga by comparison has a much more of a spiritual grounding and is connected to Vedic knowledge and Hinduism. Whereas Pilates roots are much more grounded in human anatomy and physiology. The Pilates method was in fact created by just one man, Joseph Pilates, who…
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My wellness journey and yours…
I wasn’t always into ‘wellness’ Funnily enough, this idea of really looking after myself (beyond knowing I probably shouldn’t eat the whole packet of biscuits and I should do some exercise) came quite a bit later in my life. Mainly when I was drained from the more adulting parts of life, like bills, work, trying desperately to have babies, and then being overwhelmed and exhausted when I was lucky enough to have them. As I’ve gotten older I’ve realised that a focus on my own personal wellness is not optional. It makes me a better mum, wife, daughter, sister and friend. It makes me calmer and more focused. It simply…
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Finally!
My goodness….it feels like a long time coming! But I am SO pleased to announce that my new Pilates studio and Massage clinic is finally here, ready and good to go. You know what it’s like…you want and you wait and you work hard and and then, when it finally happens AND it exceeds expectations…well, you get the picture. I’m one very happy girl. My new gorgeous Pilates studio and massage clinic is based at my home in Eversley and from this wonderful space I look forward to treating my clients for many years to come. Nestled here, in amongst trees, I can help my clients with massages, one to…
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Do I need to be flexible?
So…. I was having a chat with someone the other day and they said that they were worried about their up and coming one to one Pilates session with me because they hadn’t done Pilates before and they “weren’t that flexible”. This is actually, I find, quite a common misconception with Pilates. And I totally get it! You see all these pictures of people in all kinds of fantastic ‘pose’ positions. Bending left, right and centre with that far away, contemplative look in their eyes, and if you haven’t tried it before, its’s natural to respond with no way, no how, not me! Whilst these images can indeed be very…
