So I was back at the GARUDA apparatus studio on Monday for the first time in 18 months ….
Man… what a buzz
To be brutally honest, I was actually NERVOUS
How would I get on?
Would I have the mobility for the repertoire?
Will I be able to handle the strength work?
Will people think I’ve gone fatter over lockdown ?
Will they think I’m a lazy because I don’t have the mobility?
Interesting fact about those last 2….
NO-ONE CARED
Why? Because THEY were all caught up in what THEY WERE DOING
Its funny, you know…
We spend so much time worrying about what people MIGHT think of us
Hoping they’ll approve of us, praise us, worship us, pay us compliments etc
And we FORGET
That people are too busy being worried about what THEY think that we’re thinking of THEM <<< read that again,.. its CRITICAL you get it.
We are NOT the star of anyone else’s show.
“How did you get on then. Nisha?” I here you say
Well, I’ll tell you tomorrow
In the meantime, don’t forget I just opened up enrolment on my 12 week ‘Mange your spine program’
To work with me more personally at the start of next year
Reply with ‘Pilates’ and I’’ll get you the details
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.
