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Body worlds Gunther von Hagens controversial “Happiness project”

By |2018-05-16T13:11:12+01:00April 23rd, 2017|anatomy, Cadaver, Embodied Emotion, Emotional Experience, Gunther Von Hagens, plastination, stress|

Gunther's "Happiness project" More success, more money, more friends, all to come closer to our goal in life - Happiness. But once we have it all we  are not always satisfied. We want to experience this feeling again and again, even if it might become too much of a good thing. We are not satisfied [...]

The Chakra System – fact or fiction?

By |2018-05-16T13:11:12+01:00April 2nd, 2017|Embodied Emotion, Emotional Experience, life, pain, Philsophy, stress|

Whether you think chakras are airy-fairy or have significant connotations, the evidence shows how the structural/postural relationships and muscular imbalances connect with the  human being. When we are in any sort of pain,  discomfort, or experience a tragedy in life, we embark on a journey of self-exploration and self discovery. If we want to achieve [...]

Pain part 1 – “The cure for pain is in the pain” Rumi

By |2019-09-05T08:15:30+01:00March 5th, 2017|accepting change, anatomy, back pain, connective tissue recovery, connective tissue repair, pain|

What exactly did Rumi mean with: "The cure for pain is in the pain?" Whether it be physical, mental or emotional pain we all run away from it. We are geared towards everything pleasant in life and to steer away from anything unpleasant, it's human instinct. Avoidance is hardwired into us as a route of survival. If [...]

“Practice makes perfect or does it?”

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00March 5th, 2017|anatomy, Embodied Emotion, Emotional Experience|

After running studios and dance schools for over twenty five years I can see that regular practice gives fast results. I encourage all new clients to go for consistency, not only for their own benefit but to also build the standard at our studios. When I have previously worked in chain gyms it been extremely [...]

Connective tissue turnover & eccentric training

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00February 13th, 2017|anatomy, connective tissue recovery, connective tissue repair, eccentric, pilates, yoga|

Can you really achieve healing and postural results on the body during a small period of time? Medical studies tell us that a minimum of twelve weeks is required to achieve effective recovery and tissue adaptation. All our studios offer twelve week courses, any less than this and the client will not achieve long term benefits [...]

Did Gandhi & Michael Jackson have anything in common?

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00January 16th, 2017|accepting change, Philsophy|

Two different men from different era's but the same meaning. Write now you’re probably about ready to quit dry January or New years resolutions will be fading fast. Why are diets and lifestyle changes easy to implement but difficult to sustain? Clients are always telling me why they cannot start class or come for sessions, there will [...]

Bauhaus architecture & it’s relation to movement

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00December 25th, 2016|anatomy, life, pilates, yoga|

Form follows function - In bodies & buildings This December I came across the architectural design of 'Bauhaus' in Tel Aviv. The Bauhaus, a German word meaning "house of building", was a school founded in 1919 in Weimar, Germany by architect Walter Gropius. The Bauhaus was the most influential modernist art school of the 20th century, [...]

Supplements – Do we really need them?

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00December 18th, 2016|life, stress, tired|

Supplements – Do we need them?   One in three UK people take supplements, but do we need them? Are you taking the right ones or are you looking for a quick fix to treat the symptoms rather than address the root cause? It's big big business for the multi-vitamin companies. The journal of annals [...]

Have less stress and get more energy

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00December 17th, 2016|anatomy, Embodied Emotion, Emotional Experience, life, stress|

Less stress more energy it's that simple Stress has a massive impact on our physical and mental health – it even gives us our genes. In the past we thought our genes were fixed and there was nothing to change them, now we know we influence them. Change is absolutely possible and it all begins with [...]

Are you sleeping too much or too little at night?

By |2018-05-16T13:11:14+01:00December 17th, 2016|anatomy, back pain, life, stress|

Sleep is the best medicine As well as eating, sleep is an important part of connective tissue repair both mentally and physically. Did you know? Lack of sleep can make you fat Having the TV, mobile phone and other electric devices in the bedroom hinder your sleep and ability to repair Poor sleep can cause [...]

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