core strength, health, Lifestyle, mindfulness, Pilates, Reduce pain, stretch
You’d love to get into shape and feel your best, and while you’ve looked into ideas like joining the gym or signing up for bootcamp programs, the truth is it all seems like a lot of hard work! – And confusing too! I’ve been there, and I know what it’s like to...
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...
health, neck pain, Pilates, Reduce pain, stretch
If you’ve ever suffered from neck pain or stiffness you’ll know that the discomfort and pain can have a huge impact on your daily activities and how you feel generally. Lots of people often wake up to a stiff neck, and this can then lead to other issues like headaches...
Abdominals, Arms, core strength, mindfulness, Muscle tone, Pilates, Reduce pain
Have you ever wondered why it seems that as we age our muscles just aren’t what they were? Maybe it’s that your strength feels weakened, or that what was always toned all of a sudden looks saggy? Argh!! What’s going on? It’s called sarcopenia, and it’s a...
Abdominals, back pain, core strength, health, Muscle tone, Pilates, Reduce pain, stretch
“It must be old age” – have you said this or heard others talk this way? Stiffness in your joints and overall aches and pains, can make you feel so much older than you are. People who feel like this can end up feeling like it’s just their lot in life and...
Abdominals, back pain, health, Pilates, Reduce pain, stretch, travel
Does Your Body Ache After Traveling? My husband travels a lot for his work, and his body has suffered! Sometimes I think he resembles the shape of an airline plane seat when he returns home! You might relate. Tight hips, stiff upper back and shoulders, and lower back...