What every woman should know about the pelvic floor
Pelvic floor health is often associated with pregnancy and new mums, but in reality all women can benefit from pelvic floor knowledge. With important roles in bladder and bowel function, supporting pelvic organs, improving core strength, and contributing to sexual pleasure, pelvic floor health is crucial. Research shows that one in three women experience […]
How to rehab diastasis rectus- the postpartum tummy split
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), the fancy name for an abdominal split is often associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period. Although it sounds daunting, DRA can occur from as early as 14 weeks pregnant and will affect 100% of pregnant women by the time of birth, so it is a completely normal condition during pregnancy. […]
How my training has changed since babies
Having children is life changing in every way, including my fitness routine and schedule! This is partly down to the lack of time you suddenly find yourself with and it is all consumed with the baby, and eventually you return to work and you are splitting time between work and children! However what my body […]
Focus on you! A mid-year check in!
With Summer incoming, and being half way through the year, now is the perfect time to have a little reflection on your goals and see where you’re at! With the lighter mornings and evenings, a hint of sunshine and that cold chill finally thawing, Summer is when we can see our yearly plans as more […]
Pilates Wellness Day June 2022!
We could all do with a little time to slow down and focus on ourselves, I’m sure! That’s why I host regular Pilates and Wellness retreat events. The perfect time to do some Pilates at a local Aberdeen venue, provide some me time and socialise with like-minded others! Each event is slightly different but all […]
How to get back in to exercise after the Pandemic
The COVID pandemic has produced so much change and uncertainty. Social distancing and lockdown measures meant that everyday activities were no longer possible. With so much time spent indoors and an absence of daily activities, it is little wonder that so many people found these changes hard to cope with. If you struggled to maintain […]
How to start yoga when you have a bigger body
I did a poll on Instagram, recently where I asked “If you don’t practice yoga, why not?” and I was surprised to see comments from people saying they didn’t do yoga because they weren’t the right size or shape for yoga. There is NO requirement to have a certain body shape or size to practice […]
Learning yoga beyond the mat
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds, mind transcends limitations, your conscious expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a great, new and wonderful world. I’ve practised yoga properly for around 7 years now (on and off) and since my first class it […]
Low back pain in runners
Runners are often exposed to repetitive movements and strains on the body. This predominantly leads to lower body injuries, but these can then transpire to the lower back too. Low back pain in runners is often unlikely a serious pathology, but due to an imbalance in their muscle support of the legs, and increased sensitisation […]
Home teaching tips!
We are almost a year in to the whole working from home situation that 2020 threw upon us urgently and what a learning curve it has been for Pilates/Yoga teachers and those teaching from home! I previously wrote about My business during the pandemic here, and for a little insight to my business pre-covid check […]
