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Jan 20, 20233 min read

FORMING NEW HABITS

I wasn’t teaching yesterday morning so had a lovely morning at home and had Morning Live on the TV in the background. It was a cost of...

Nov 1, 20213 min read

Foot Exercises

I think most of us are guilty of neglecting our feet; and I don't mean in a lack of pedicure way. When was the last time you exercised...

Oct 1, 20212 min read

What is your Core?

The core is much more than your ‘tummy muscles’, or this idea of pulling in and up with your tummy muscles; or the illusive 'scoop' which...

Sep 1, 20213 min read

Making Time for Yourself

I think many of us are guilty of trying to do too much. Whether it's on a daily basis or much larger scale. One of the reasons I...

Aug 1, 20216 min read

Pilates & Me

For me, Pilates is not just a job. I want to say it’s a lifestyle but that is so cheesy. It’s a way of life. That’s better. Pilates keeps...

Jul 1, 20214 min read

Wrists!

Wrists. A weak point for a lot of people. Most people have a strong dislike of the four-point kneeling position because it hurts the...

Jun 2, 20213 min read

6 Things I Learnt Over Lockdown: My High Hamstring Injury and Pilates with Amy.

I’m used to being fairly active and keeping myself as fit as possible however a few years ago I somehow sustained a high hamstring injury...

May 25, 20213 min read

Who was Joseph Pilates?

In the May Masterclass some of you were asking about Joseph and as a result, I've been talking about him a lot more in class recently....

Apr 30, 20214 min read

Nikki's Pilates Journey

‘Hi. Does anyone want to do a Pilates class with me?’ came the text on the street chat. ‘Yeah, I’d like to give it a try’. I replied. ‘Do...

Mar 14, 20215 min read

Mummy Barder's Pilates Journey - From Her Point of View

“Oh, Amy I can’t do this”, “it hurts”, “I can’t get up”, “I can’t lie down”, this was the start of my Pilates journey. Rewind to March...

Mar 14, 20214 min read

Mummy Barder's Pilates Journey - From My Point of View

As its Mother’s Day I wanted to share a little bit about my Mum and her Pilates ‘journey’. Up to probably about 5 years ago she used to...