Neutral pelvis is a cue that can be baffling if you are new to the Pilates method, but it can make a huge difference to your results, and will benefit you in a selection of ways...
SPINE - a neutrally positioned pelvis supports the health of the spine by distributing forces evenly and minimises...
I was having a chat with my hairdresser last week after noticing her wince in pain as she reached upwards to a shelf. She explained how it was an unfortunate side effect of her job - one that she has to "just live with"
And this is a common problem I see. Injuries, aches,...
We know that we should be stretching at our desks to avoid feeling stiff and tight at the end of a working day. but in a busy office this can sometimes feel a bit conspicuous! Try these mobiliser that will help you to feel tall, less hunched, less tight and stronger, without drawing too much...
In today's pilates class we explore the detail of back extension and its importance for improving posture and reducing neck and shoulder strain.
At the end of this class roll into a little ball and allow the spinal muscles to have a stretch and relaxation.
If you are struggling with any...
Are you tight in the back? Maybe you feel like you have no range of movement or that the muscles are working extra hard. In this spinal flexibility session, we look at releasing the spine, finding space, and improving mobility so that the spine can get better at spreading the load.
Tech neck, desk posture, rounded shoulders, slouched. Do you feel this when you spend a day at your desk? In midlife, as muscle mass decreases our core support structure also decreases, meaning we are far more likely to develop poor posture through spending days at a desk.
With the best will in...
1. Muscle mass
From approximately 40+, the average age for the beginning of peri/menopause and the time when our estrogen levels begin to drop, our muscle mass is decreasing by 1% every year. Over time, that reduction has big implications on your skeletal support structure meaning if you’re...
Is your lower back tight, sore, or achey? Give this session a go to help to release this area to allow some relief from pain, some mobility and blood flow, and some awareness of the impact of movement on the lower back. Enjoy and let me know how you feel after.
We just officially launched our new YouTube channel and if you haven't done yet, we invite you to check it out and watch the demonstration of 5 simple stretches.
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If you've been feeling pain, tightness, and discomfort in your lower back area, around your...
