The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing
Albert Einstein
For the simple fact that I want to share with you my thoughts, my observations and my inspirations. These articles come to me in the middle of the night, in the middle of the day, in the middle of a meal with friends. Blogs are a reflection of where I am, a memory of where I’ve been, a plan of where I’m headed and anything in between.
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FeaturedHow to find the best Pilates teacher in your area, and how to avoid the rest.
Pilates is Pilates. Pilates is not physiotherapy nor is it a gym class. Choosing a Pilates studio can be confusing unless you know what to look for.
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FeaturedThe emotion of pain
Pain comes in many forms and our experiences create many pathways.While some experiences stir emotions, others can leave residue within our body that then manifests as physical feeling.
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FeaturedHow yoga improved my Pilates
Sometimes life presents us with opportunities to expand our knowledge, our awareness and our self. And when we give space for this offering, beautiful things can happen for us and those around us. This week I was invited to a yoga retreat. I have not practiced much yoga and what I had been to exposed… Read more
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FeaturedDoes Pilates give me wings?
Improved proprioception decreases your chance of injury, improves injury recovery and is associated with dynamic stabilisation – sounds like a Pilates conversation right!
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FeaturedDo you shoe shift?
Emotional intelligence in the workplace As an employer I am always looking for the most valuable qualities that best suit my industry when hiring staff. One of those qualities is empathic intelligence, or shoe shifting. The word empathy has German roots Einfühlung, meaning “feeling in.” And just as there are many ways to feel; there… Read more
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Understanding pelvic floor
A movement perspective I often hear instructors say thing like “and lift your pelvic floor” when they are cueing exercises. What strikes me when I hear them saying it is how sure they sound and how committed they are to telling their students when to switch on these deep, intuitive muscles. So it got me… Read more
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The making of a Pilates instructor
Pilates doesn’t have to be your life’s calling. I have seen many instructors succeed when they view their position simply as a job to make money or a career advancement tool. Wherever you decide Pilates fits into your life, do it well, make the industry great and know that every single one of your actions… Read more