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inbalancepilates
Apr 25, 20222 min read
How Pilates took me from exhausted to exhilarated
I first discovered Pilates when I was training to be a primary school teacher 👩🏫 I loved teaching but my mind was endlessly whirring...
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inbalancepilates
Dec 24, 20213 min read
How do I keep feeling good over the festive season?
Although Christmas can be a time of great joy it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. Worrying about loved ones, trying to juggle...
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inbalancepilates
Nov 12, 20212 min read
4 Reasons to come to The Pilates Supper Club
It's nearly time! The last time we ran this everyone enjoyed 'an evening of fantastic movement, delicious food and welcoming company' -...
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inbalancepilates
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Am I working too hard?
How do I know if I'm working too hard? Or that I'm not working as effectively as I could? Here's 5 quick questions to ask yourself during...
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inbalancepilates
Oct 4, 20212 min read
Pain in the Neck?
Why do I feel pain in my neck when I curl up? This can be a common problem with curl ups (or sit ups) as we tend to think that higher is...
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inbalancepilates
Sep 13, 20211 min read
Fancy Footwork
I was talking to a lovely client today who really struggles with her feet and who really feels how much of a knock on effect this has...
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inbalancepilates
May 27, 20212 min read
Moving from your Centre
In Pilates you'll hear us talk a lot about 'moving from your centre', but what does this actually mean? Centreing refers to using your...
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inbalancepilates
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Do I breathe in or out here?!
Breath - it can all get a bit confusing can't it?! "Do I breathe in or out here?!" is a common question that I hear from clients new to...
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inbalancepilates
Apr 9, 20211 min read
This will make or break your workout
Alignment can literally make or break your Pilates practice. By speeding through the exercises and not paying attention to the...
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inbalancepilates
Apr 2, 20212 min read
"It is the mind itself which builds the body"
Concentration is the second principle that we apply to Pilates movements to get the most from the exercises. Taking a few moments to...
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inbalancepilates
Mar 25, 20211 min read
How Relaxation can enhance your workout
Relaxation - easier said than done right?! And isn't this a strange way to start working out?! By taking time to relax the body (and the...
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inbalancepilates
Mar 18, 20211 min read
4 ways breathing well can help you
Breath We were chatting in class this week about the benefits of breathing effectively so I've made a little video for you to help you...
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inbalancepilates
Feb 1, 20213 min read
How to find time to exercise when there's nothing left in the tank.
Here’s 7 tips to help you find a little bit of headspace so you can do something for you. 1. I don’t have the time Exercise doesn’t have...
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inbalancepilates
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Doing Less
How often is it that we get snow that lasts all day and allows us to spend time outside, without bashing ourselves over the head with the...
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inbalancepilates
Jul 13, 20201 min read
Outdoor Pilates Sessions
With lockdown easing slightly we’re now able to exercise in the beautiful outdoors with up to 5 people from outside our household. Whoop...
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inbalancepilates
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Plans for post-lockdown; early thoughts...
FUTURE WEBSITE PLANS - The next phase to add will be a 'Resource' section where you can access videos on Alignment, Breathing and...
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inbalancepilates
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Exercise of the Month - Shoulder Bridge.
If you only manage to do one move today make it this one. A great hip and chest opener, glute, abdominal and hamstring strengthener and...
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inbalancepilates
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Oprah Super Soul Conversations Podcast
I've recently discovered this podcast and its definitely in my top ten favourite podcasts. I love a podcast as I can listen to it as I'm...
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inbalancepilates
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Simply Scrumptious Courgette Cake
O h my days, I have made this cake a few times and its absolutely divine. See what you think. Recipe courtesy of Aldi. (Note - I...
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inbalancepilates
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Best chance of reading a book pre lockdown with small children - on a train by yourself!
Is it bad that June last year I was as excited about a girlie trip to Bath as I was about a 4 hour train journey BY MYSELF? There and...
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