health, Lifestyle, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, Pilates classes in Queenstown, Uncategorized
A phrase I hear all the time is, “I’ve never been into fitness” or “I just don’t like exercise”. Perhaps you can relate. You’re not alone. I was never a gym goer, (and still aren’t) but I fell in love with Pilates after my very first class. What was surprising to me,...
Abdominals, core strength, Lifestyle, Pilates classes in Queenstown, skiing, stretch
The mountains are calling! I hear you!It’s a good idea to do some prep for your body so you can be balanced, strong and have enough endurance to get through the days with ease.I learnt to ski only 4 years ago. And believe me, I’m still not that great. I am scared of...
Abdominals, core strength, health, Muscle tone, Pilates, Pilates classes in Queenstown, Reduce pain, stretch
I was teaching a live Pilates class last night, and I was absolutely shocked when I realised that 40 minutes had flown by and it was time to wrap up. I think these classes are the best. You get into the zone, and your sense of time becomes warped. I can’t...
Abdominals, core strength, health, Lifestyle, Muscle tone, Pilates, Pilates classes in Queenstown, stretch
I’ve been learning more and more how important strong and steady glutes and legs are. Having strong glutes keeps you balanced and steady. When you are strong through the back of your body, you are less likely to fall and will be able to have confidence and...
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...
Abdominals, core strength, health, mindfulness, Pilates, Pilates classes in Queenstown, stretch
Here is another stretch for those of you doing the detox. Keep listening to your body, and do the exercises that feel good for you. This stretch is just 13 minutes, but you will feel great afterward! It involves lying on your back and do some gentle movements to...
