To gain the most benefit from your Pilates practice, December’s meditation is to be done at the start of your workout and here’s why. Setting an intention for a Pilates class is to bring your attention to a quality you would like to cultivate more of. These intentions can sometimes be qualities that you can […]
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Mat workout starting with a Sun Salutations and focusing on hip and hamstring flexibility
The menopause affects women in totally different ways. The most common symptoms of the menopause include hot flushes, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, impairment of memory and fatigue. Research has shown that paying particular attention to the foods you eat can make a dramatic difference to how the menopause behaves and makes you feel. Hot Flushes Avoid […]
Mat based strength combo using a looped band.
Standing work with bands including upper body, glutes and transition to the floor with bands.
Last Friday I talked about Liquid Chlorophyll aka Pond Water. It’s nice and refreshing and best served chilled. But, what if you’d like a hot drink? No problem, you can still stay green……. In ancient times, green tea was used to treat a wide variety of ailments from depression to headaches. Belief in its medicinal […]
Mat based workout focusing on waist, back and hip flexibility.
Chlorophyll is a chemical compound that collects light and uses the light to make energy in plants. Additionally, chlorophyll gives plants their green colour. You can find large amounts of chlorophyll in leafy vegetables and to a lesser extent in fruits. Liquid chlorophyll can increase the quality and quantity of your red blood cells because […]
There are risk factors that can increase the chances of developing back pain: Being overweight – the extra weight puts pressure on the spine and will alter the way you move resulting in an altered posture. Pregnancy – as baby grows the mum’s body will adapt the way in which it moves placing extra pressure […]
Mat based workout focusing on progressing basic exercises creating more challenge