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Pairs Pilates…

It’s fun with two! An increasing number of enquiries are coming from people wanting to learn Pilates in pairs…some are couples, some just friends and others are neighbours…either way it’s a fun and enjoyable way to share a pilates experience in a relaxed ,comfortable space without the pressure of a class environment. The session isContinue reading “Pairs Pilates…”

Why counting calories and avoiding fat doesn’t serve women in midlife..

Hi If you’re a woman in midlife, and trying to manage weight gain using the old ways of counting calories and ditching fat, I had to share this brilliantly clear and concise interview with you, explaining why it often doesn’t serve us and can actually be detrimental to health. I hope you find it asContinue reading “Why counting calories and avoiding fat doesn’t serve women in midlife..”

George’s words….

“Since meeting Dawn and starting Pilates lessons on a private basis, I have improved, balance, posture and my body flexibility. Overall I am fitter and my problem areas of back, kneck and knees are just much  more flexible and with less pain.. Before Pilates. I struggled, because of a stiff neck,  to look far toContinue reading “George’s words….”

It’s a balancing act!

A week of lots of standing balance work with all my classes. For those who realised they were wobblier than they thought!!…..this exercise sheet will be available next week if you want to practice at home.(thanks Pat for demo-ing).Well done folks. Have a balanced weekend đŸ™‚

Is your Pelvic floor up to the job?

 Very interesting training day on Saturday on Pelvic floor muscle function and dysfunction . It’s a bigger problem than anyone talks about, affecting 5 million people in the UK, men and women! The impact on lives can be huge. It’s the second most common reason for someone to be taken into a care home.  GuessContinue reading “Is your Pelvic floor up to the job?”