Did you know the dumping ground for the organs tends to be in the lower limb? This shows particularly in the knees and hips. The majority of clients that walk through the door of my studios exhibit painful hips and knees caused by inflammation. This usually happens in conjunction with the gut wall (leaky gut). [...]
There are a number of concerns regarding strength training in a rehab setting. Finding the right studio and the right person to understand you can be a frustrating proposition. At our clinics, we make sure that we speak to all our clients individually first. Before we even consider charging them. Inflammation in joints and surrounding [...]
"You are only as old as our spine"- Joe Pilates In many cultures around the world the ageing population is greatly respected as elders with great wisdom and experience. None of us want to get old and we are constantly being sold potions, pills and gimmicks to give us the elixir of life. Whilst studying the [...]
Healing and making sense of it all This week the Manchester community has really been put to the test physically, mentally and spiritually. The massive support locally and from around the world has been overwhelming making the community stronger. Everyone will feel some sort of emotion and we are all different, it could be anger, [...]
Every single one of us is an athlete, this is because we came from an environment of hunter/gatherers and we fought to survive, eat, sleep and move. Our skeletal structure has not changed for thousands of years but what has is the new shiny electronic convenient world. Our muscular skeletal system has adapted to the [...]
Happiness & Pain - It's not the mountain we conquer but ourselves We are always striving for more discovery, to find new civilisations, to find new drugs, to cure the world's problems, to cure disease and pain. Did you know when we listen, read, watch or participate in anything we are only actually present for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
