Do YOU this 2021!
"New Year, New You" - the slogan that gives me the willies! But, what's wrong with me?! With that kind of motivation, you're already off to a negative start that you are no good and you need to look better/be better if you're to succeed this year. So you join the gym...
Christmas Eve Pilates at the Pilates Pod
What a year it has been! With all the ups and downs that 2020 has brought us all, we can't wait to get into Christmas mode, pull up the Christmas socks and get on with the festivities. This year, to make sure that we're not affected by local lockdowns, and left in...
Take care of your whole self with ONE FREE Virtual Pilates Class this October
We want you to take care of your whole self this #worldmentalhealthday So we are giving EVERYONE one free virtual Pilates class so you can take care of your mind and your body. Join in wherever you are in the country! Choose from: Tuesday 8.30-9.15am Meditation,...
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...