Even Superwoman has to work on her mental wellbeing
"You're superwoman! You work so hard and do so much and have a wonderful young family too- how do you manage it all?" That's what a school mum said to me recently. 5 or 10 years ago I probably would have just laughed it off, said something about working all hours and...
“Marmite” Wunda Chair
For me, the Wunda chair has always been marmite. Michelle I used to hate it. I started Pilates 18 years ago because of a car accident. For years, I could barely put on my own undies let alone lift a pedal whilst being upside down on the Wunda chair! I was all about...
There’s only one exercise in Pilates
Joe Pilates said if you can do only one exercise a day, it should be the Double Leg Stretch (he referred to it as the Double Leg Pull) This exercise captures the very essence (and principles) of the Pilates Method: a strong centre (stabilisation), the two-way stretch...
POD FEATURE IN LUTON TOWN FC PROGRAMME!
We're absolutely thrilled to feature on a double page spread within the Luton Town FC official matchday programme for their game against Barnsley at Kenilworth Road this evening. Over the last month, Michelle has been working with the Luton Town Academy scholars,...
Studio Re-opening News!
Yeah- our industry has been given the 'green light' to open up again after 25th July! Whilst we work on the plans for reopening, how and when exactly. we thought you may like to see our thoughts. This will not be "open the doors and let's go" just yet! We do ask that...
Pod Birthday Lockdown Live Special with Kathi Ross Nash
Owning and running a Pilates studio through a credit crunch, recession, having two kids, illness, through Brexit, and Covid19... and still be going strong after 9 years is something to be celebrated!So to celebrate my love for The Pilates Pod, and for my geeky passion...
Lockdown Live with Maria Earle: Diversity and Inclusivity in Pilates, Dance and the Fitness Industry
"Inclusion means that all people, regardless of their abilities, disabilities, or health care needs, have the right to: Be respected and appreciated as valuable members of their communities."But what happens when it doesn't...... Imagine being a young black wannabe...
Kindness Pilates: New Class Not To Be Missed!
Everyday is different, our body feels different, it moves differently and we feel differently about ourselves- good or bad.In life, we find it easy to show kindness to others but we don't often talk about ourselves with such compassionate words, especially when it...
Kindness begins closer to home!
This year's Mental Health Week theme is kindness. But remember that this kindness extends to ourselves aswell! Doing exercise is essential, but HOW we exercise is even more essential! Could you imagine standing next to someone in your Pilates/Yoga/Zumba class, or...