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So you're thinking about trying Pilates? Perhaps you've heard friends rave about it, seen the incredible benefits people experience, or you're simply looking for a form of exercise that's sustainable, effective, and kind to your body. Whatever's brought you here, I'm genuinely excited for you—because starting Pilates might just be one of the best decisions you make for your body and wellbeing. But I also know that beginning something new can feel daunting. Where do you start?

Let me tell you about Sarah. She walked into my postnatal class last Tuesday, and before she even unrolled her mat, she said something that stopped me in my tracks: "I feel broken." Not tired. Not stressed. Broken. And here's the thing—I knew exactly what she meant. Because motherhood doesn't just change your body. It changes the way your body feels  in the world. Your shoulders carry the weight of a thousand invisible tasks. Your upper back holds the tension of feeding, lift

Y ou’re lying on your back, feet planted, ready to fire up those glutes with some pelvic curls or bridges. You lift your hips… and suddenly your hamstrings immediately seize up with the most awful cramp. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Hamstring cramping during glute bridges is one of the most common frustrations people experience with this otherwise excellent exercise (and one of my favourites!) Let’s dive into why this happens and what you can do about it. Understanding

Autumn is here in all its cosy glory—shorter days, cooler weather, that irresistible urge to curl up with a blanket and a hot drink. Last week we talked about giving yourself permission to slow down. About honouring your body's natural seasonal rhythms instead of fighting them. But here's what I've been thinking about since: permission is just the first step. Once you've decided to slow down and work WITH autumn energy instead of against it... what does that actually look lik

Last week we talked about WHY your body feels different in autumn. This week: what to DO about it. Because understanding what's happening is step one. Adapting your practice is step two. Autumn Practice Principles Your autumn practice needs to be: More consistent (less incidental movement) Warming and gentle Longer warm-ups More intentional The Autumn Movement Approach 1. Warm before you move Start every session (or each morning) with gentle warming movements: Shoulder rolls

Have you noticed your body feeling... off lately? Stiffer in the mornings. More achy. Less energetic. Your usual routine feels harder. And you've probably been wondering: "Am I losing progress? What's wrong with me?" Nothing is wrong with you. Your body is responding to autumn. What's Actually Happening Autumn creates real physiological changes in your body: Cold weather affects your tissues Temperature drops cause muscles and connective tissue to contract. Joint fluid becom

In my last blog post we chatted about how just 5 minutes of movement can relieve morning stiffness, decrease back pain, leave your body feeling more awake and energised and actually help you build a habit so your body craves moment. But how can we make it happen? Here are some ideas for you: Step 1: Stack it Attach your 5 minutes to something you already do. While coffee brews. Before you shower. Right after you wake up. Step 2: Make it super simple Don't overthink it. Pick

"I don't have time" is the thing I hear most often. And I get it—life is overwhelming, your to-do list is impossible, and adding one more thing feels like too much. But what if I told you that 5 minutes could completely change how your body feels all day? Not someday. Starting tomorrow. Here's what that looks like. This was me a few years ago: Wake up stiff. Shuffle around getting ready and not feeling able to move properly until I'd had a hot shower.  Spend the first 30 minu

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Breathe Easy: Your Secret Weapon for a Stronger Core Hey there, lovely! 👋 Let's chat about something you're already doing all day, every...

Hey there, lovely lady! Let's chat about something that's been on my mind lately – finding time for ourselves amidst the beautiful chaos...

Last week in class we focussed on shoulder mobility, it’s amazing how what's going on with your shoulders is so tied into what we do...

Life can feel pretty busy and sometimes trying to fit in one more thing can feel too much. But what if I told you that you didn't have to...

Skiing is a fantastic winter sport. There's nothing quite like stepping into your skis, setting off down the slopes and feeling that...

I'm too busy to workout, is something that I hear a lot. I completely get it, life is busy and there's so many demands on your time that...

We teach Pilates to tired busy mums who are fed up of feeling overwhelmed and are ready to make a change and put themselves first. Who...

When you haven't slept properly, everything aches and you can't remember your own name sometimes the last thing you feel like doing is...