With 76% of back surgeries failing more and more people are turning to movement therapies to help alleviate pain. Low back pain is very common. Fortunately, most people find that it only lasts a few days or weeks. The exact cause of low back pain is often difficult to find. Tension, soreness and/or stiffness are [...]
Flattening your abs and teaching core exercises in a class requires much more than simply exercising. If you suffer from IBS, Crohn’s or have fungus and parasites, this will inhibit the bodies ability to fire the core which will then be overtaken by more excited muscle groups and areas of the body. If you also [...]
Everyone processes and learns new information in different ways. There are three main cognitive learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The common characteristics of each learning style listed below can help you understand how you learn and what methods of learning best fits you. Understanding how you learn can help maximize time you spend studying [...]
Everyone processes and learns new information in different ways. There are three main cognitive learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The common characteristics of each learning style listed below can help you understand how you learn and what methods of learning best fits you. Understanding how you learn can help maximize time you spend studying [...]
Your hip flexors and hamstring muscles are one of the most important groups of muscles necessary for long term mobility, stability and safety of your lower body. Healthy, conditioned and well maintained hip flexors and hamstrings are necessary for preventing hip, knee and lumbar issues. Acute or chronic pain in these areas can signify a [...]
Easter weekend 4-day course – 3rd May to 6th May 2019 included Venue: Pilates Manchester, 5 Wharf Road, Sale, M33 2AF Time:: 10- 5pm Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon (24 hours lessons plus one hour lunch each day) CPD : 24 hours Pre-requisite Reading: “Fascia, Anatomy & Movement” – Jo Avison, “Bowen Unravelled” – Julian Baker [...]
We spend most of lives on two feet, we are biped creatures. This one-day course will explore the biomechanics of the feet, ankles, knees and hips with regard to alignment and gait. Looking at how the shape of our feet interacts with ground force reaction and gravity. Our elastic structures create and store energy to [...]
We will start with some gentle breath work and mindset, followed by some beautiful relaxation. Please bring a pillow and blanket and a notepad and pen. We are no shoe zone, so wooly socks are required. We will finish with some lovely chocolate flapjacks and herbal tea. Time: 10-12pm Where: Sale studio Closing date for [...]
We start by welcoming 2024 in with a beautiful Buddhist walk starting at 'The Bandstand' at Victoria park, which is just 2 minutes walk from the studio. Buddhist walking requires silence and concentration. It is only when we are silent that awareness comes. Mindfulness is when we will stop and just gaze at a tree [...]
Teachers are you looking for NEW ideas for your pilates mat-work or yoga classes? Perhaps your a physio or manual therapist looking to give some different perspectives? Are you loosing clients because they are not really getting what they need to feel and see results? Teachers you will need to stand out from the crowd [...]
