The Greeks were right............ - Yoga Anatomy in Manchester a Revolution in Movement

The Greeks were right…………

One of the clients gave me this review:

“Having worked in an office for 40 years I had developed a poor posture and intermittent lower back and hip pain , when these symptoms became more prevalent my GP diagnosed bursitis and prescribed anti inflammatory drugs. I was not happy with the prospect of taking such drugs on a long term basis so my GP recommended that I try Pilates to build up my core strength which was probably (to be honest) non existent.

I attended an assessment with Nisha for her to learn about my situation and for me to learn more about Pilates before deciding whether to attend regular lessons. I have now been having lessons for the past 3 months and I feel much stronger , flexible and overall enlivened by my Pilates experience.

I was a complete beginner and still have lots to learn and I expect to benefit from the future lessons I will undertake. Nisha is aware of the symptoms that I had , and during the lessons personally ensures that I carry out the exercises correctly so as to increase my core strength and improve my posture.

Speaking for myself , attending Nisha’s lessons 2 or 3 times a week has been very rewarding and successful in getting rid of those niggling back pains that held me back from doing so many things , I am now not on any medication which is great news. I would recommend that if you find yourself in the same position as me give Pilates Manchester a go.”

So our studio is different from every other Pilates studio as we are holistic. Meaning we look at the whole person.

This is not a new concept and came from the ancient Greeks, in fact Hippocrates himself.

Hippocrates contributions to medicine include detailed observations of disease and its effects, and an understanding of how health is often influenced by diet, breakdowns in bodily processes, and the environment.

But this is the catch…….

“Before you heal someone, ask him if he’s willing to give up the things that make him sick”

Wow….

I mean, that is ON POINT

See, you can’t CHANGE your life if you’re UNWILLING to give up some things and keep repeating the same behaviour

You can’t TRANSFORM your energy if you’re unwilling to give up putting junk in your body

You can’t transform your emotional RESPONSE if you’re unwilling to give up your ‘story’ and are still playing the victim

You can’t GROW your business if you’re unwilling to give up your fear of rejection

You can’t transform our RELATIONSHIPS if you’re unwilling to give up your need to be right

all the time….

I could keep, going

And going

But I wont…

Let me leave you with this, though

If you want to UPGRADE yourself you MUST be willing to give up the things that are keeping you stuck

Otherwise?

I can GUARANTEE

NO CHANGE

If you’re willing to GIVE UP your EXCUSES?

I can help you with the rest

I’m taking on NEW TEACHERS (male and female) into my ‘ SIXWEEK- UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS’

For a LATE DECEMBER start

Its one of my most PERSONAL programs for teachers…

Reply with ‘PILATESTEACHER’; and I’ll get you all of the details

Nisha Srivastava (Pilates Guru)

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About the Author: Nisha Srivastava

Nisha is a certified level 3 Chek practitioner and holistic lifestyle coach specialising in Pilates and Yoga. Her journey started when a visiting Laban teacher introduced her to Pilates at Dance College in a contemporary class during her first year. Its effects were forgotten but she then re-discovered Pilates through Michael King eleven years later whilst running her dance school. Her background spans over 32 years with formal training in classical ballet, modern dance, tap, national choreography, stage production and theatre. Her formation includes Pilates, Thai bodywork, Yoga, GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, Garuda and anatomical studies. Her particular interest is fascia, and the connective lines and movement patterns that allow a full moving structure rather than the isolation of bones and muscles. Her fascination with questioning the traditions of modern medicine and fascination with searching for meaningful answers has taken her in many different directions and has offered her an abundance of opportunities gaining a wealth of knowledge. “I tried many movement modalities and extended my search after experiencing fascia, because of its connection of movement. Quickly, I noticed my own body changing, as well as the bodies of my own clients. In the last 32 years of teaching I’ve developed my own movement and lifestyle philosophy". Throughout her studies Nisha has done numerous dissections with Julian Baker, Mel Cash and Cery Davies and has the opportunity to take lectures and courses from James de Silva, Robert Schleip, Joanne Avison, Tom Myers, Matt Wallden, Leigh Brandon, Emma Lane, Gary Carter, Paul Chek, Dan Hellman, Peter Blackaby plus many more. Nisha's teaching method promotes reflective self-discovery and provides the requirements to integrate a shift in consciousness for attaining individual goals. Nisha teaches in her own studios in St. Helens and Manchester, plus she also has an online following. Throughout her career she has also taught Sting, Sir Ian McKellen, Cirque de Soleil, Will Young and Belinda Carlisle. She has also worked in professional football and both Rugby League and Union for over 20 years. Players she has provided a specific program for were former Manchester Citys Vincent Kompany, Everton's Steven Pinnear and goal keeper Jonas Lossi. She maintains that an attitude of compassion, consistency and joyous humour are excellent components to growth and expanded potential. She welcomes all level of movers from the beginner to the seasoned athlete who have a desire to increase their skill potential, also teachers and students. Her specialties include assisting post rehabilitative back pain individuals, injury prevention for athletes and spine health for everyday people.