 I want to talk to you about the “unseen” benefits of both Pilates and Yoga…
We often talk about the physical benefits of both practices, such as increasing strength, better muscle tone, improving flexibility and achieving better posture. But, did you know that both these practices have so many more "unseen" benefits, the ones that help our mentaland emotional health and wellbeing
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 This week at the end of our class I was asked - why do you ask us to "go slow with control"?
I love a WHY | So let me explain...  Let me talk you through the benefits of doing an Oyster exercise.
The Oyster - were do I start, this is such an amazing exercise, with SO many benefits  Having been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees and hips a number of years ago I was beginning to suffer from quite debilitating mobility problems.
 How important is our breath? You may be surprised to know that the way we breath can affect many systems in our body. It can determine our stress levels, hearth rate and our energy levels!
 In the last blog you met one of our male clients Chris.
Chris was suffering from clicks hip syndrome and lower back pain from being in a seated position for 8/9 hours per day. Here is how we helped...(FREE VIDEO)  Today I want to introduce you to one of our clients Chris.
Chris is a keen runner and suffered from clicky hips and lower back pain due to sitting for 8/9 hours at his desk.  Up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives.
Back pain can affect people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly. Back pain is the third most common reason for visits to the doctor’s. Do you fall under these statistics? What should we do to help our lower back pain?  Living Safely
Your home should be a safe and comfortable environment for you to live in. Hazards can be found inside and outside of your home. When these hazards combine with other factors such as poor vision, weak bones, unsafe footwear and the side effects of medicines, the risk of having a fall increases. Lets take a look....  Falls can happen to us at any age, changes we go through as we get older can put us more at risk of having a fall.
The good news is that falls are preventable no matter your age, and Emma from Pilates and Yoga Studio and Move to Improve has simple tips and tools you can use to keep you active and on your feet.  The gluteal muscles (glutes) are the group of muscles surrounding your bum and hip area.
They are made up of three muscles and all contribute to hip joint stability. So what do we use our glutes for? (video included)  Do you wonder why I always start my Pilates classes off with neck mobility ?
Well let me tell you...  “A strong spine is a happy spine” - quote from Joseph Pilates, himself.
Pilates also stated that “a man is as young as his spinal column”. Being able to twist and turn is an everyday demand that we put on our bodies. Practicing how to do it correctly and conditioning the muscles that promote this movement makes for a happier and healthier you.! FREE VIDEO INCLUDED...  Muscle Focus: Abdominals and Hamstrings.
Aims: Spinal Articulation and to encourage awareness of lateral breathing. Start Position....  I’ve always had problems with my hips. I was actually born with both my hips dislocated (the head of the femur is completely out of the socket) which is quite uncommon to have both.
From birth until I was around 6 months I had to wear a plastic brace over my nappy to keep my legs laterally rotated outwards. My hips have always felt tight and particularly uncomfortable when I exercised - until I found Pilates ! My hips were fine rotating outwards and this is the position my hips spent most of their time, although I struggled with internal rotation.  Pain in the neck! (video included)
If you have experienced neck pain, you will know how disabling it can be. We know that two thirds of us will experience neck pain at some point in our lives. Did you know neck pain will affect women more than men, and is most common in middle age. Signs and symptoms can include....  If you spend most of your day in front of your computer then you, like the millions of others may be suffering with poor posture caused by an excessively rounded upper back.
A rounder spine also has negative affects on your health. Rounding your back puts pressure on the rib cage and organs. Why is this a problem? (free video included) Why do we do side lying exercises so much in our Pilates Classes.?
When lying on your side in Pilates, lifting your leg is fighting gravity, so in terms of "weight lifting", you're actually lifting the weight of your leg with your hip muscles. These muscles are particularly weak, and often tight, on most individuals....and you'll know if that's you because you'll feel it working.! It's really important to keep these muscles strong for stability and balance (they help you stand on one leg), and also for stability in your low back and spine. Just as important as it is to strengthen those muscles, you want to stretch them too. A great stretch is sometimes called "figure 4". This is an excellent stretch for sciatica. Follow the link below to see this stretch...  Did you know that Yoga offers amazing physical and mental benefits, with a key focus on flexibility, stretching and strength...
FREE VIDEO INCLUDED...  Many people are working from home and the ergonomics of working in a home situation can contribute to shoulder issues.
The shoulder is a very mobile area of the body – actually its one of the most mobile joints we have. It can move in multiple directions including up, down, back, forward and various forms of rotation. You will notice we cover all these movements in our sessions....  We are only a few weeks into the year, and lockdown life is upon us again, we may find we have good days and bad days.
So many of us are carrying stress and tension in our bodies without even realise the decrementing effects that it can be having on our health. The good news is that one of the greatest ways to reduce the negative effects of stress is to move our bodies.!!.... And yes I can help here! - FREE WORKOUT INCLUDED...  Your spine is made up of small bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked on top of one another and create the natural curves of your back....
 January 2021 and already this year has been hard on us all, both mentally and physically.
We all know that doing some form of movement is an easy way to boost both your mental and physical health. Although we sometimes struggle with the motivation to do what we need to do. Free workout included.... |
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