Can’t get to a class? Don’t worry.

Abdominals, core strength, health, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, stretch

I’ve been thinking lately about how exercise became a thing to add to our ‘ to do’ lists. Yes, we know moving is important and it’s something our bodies need to be whole and healthy – just as good nutrition, sleep and positive relationships are human...

How to Get the Most out of Your Pilates Workouts

Abdominals, core strength, health, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, stretch

When you attend your Pilates class or join in from home, there are things you can do to really make it count. You are on the mat, you’ve committed to the time so you might as well make the workout as effective as you can. Many people I’ve seen, figure this means going...

Have the wobbles?

Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, Pilates

This morning, Mike and I went for a walk around Jack’s Point. It’s just gorgeous. The mountains, cool air and remoteness. Anyway, as we walked, I clumsily slipped on the wet grass and skidded quite ungracefully down the hill a little way. When I recovered, Mike...

The ‘ All or Nothing’ Approach

Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, mindfulness, Muscle tone, stretch

When it comes to creating a healthy, balanced approach to life, your body and your optimal health, the ‘All or Nothing’ mentality just don’t seem to work for everyone. What I have learnt and observed through working with many Pilates clients, is that...

Cleaning your Pilates Mat

health, Pilates

It’s important to keep your mat fresh and clean. Your mat will last longer, and you’ll feel so much better about laying down to begin your workout. I have to say, I had an unpleasant experience once, taking a yoga class. The teacher was great, I was in a...

Helpful Ideas for staying on track

Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, Pilates classes in Queenstown, stretch

So you’ve been going well with your workouts, and feeling good. But what happens when you lose your flow? Your momentum will surely weaken at some point, and it’s in these moments that we need to draw on something to keep us going and stir up the energy and enthusiasm...