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Breathe, Move, Transform: Managing Stress This December with Pilates
Manage your stress with Pilates this Christmas December is a wonderful time of year — sparkling lights, festive music, and plenty of celebrations. But let’s be honest: it can also be stressful , with busy schedules, family commitments, and end-of-year deadlines. This month, it’s more important than ever to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your body. Pilates is a gentle yet powerful way to do just that. Here’s how focusing on movement, mindfulness, and your core principles c
How Pilates Helps You Stay Active, Strong & Independent as You Age
Let's Stay Healthy and Active with Pilates! Staying active as you get older is essential for maintaining independence, mobility, and confidence. Pilates is one of the most effective forms of exercise for healthy ageing, especially for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. It strengthens your body gently and intelligently, helping you move with ease in everyday life. What Makes Pilates Ideal for Healthy Ageing? Pilates is low-impact, joint-friendly, and easily adapted for
5 Good Reasons to Go For A Walk
Grab the dog (or borrow one!) Here are 5 great reasons to make walking part of your exercise routine(ok the dog is optional!) 1. It’s Great for Your Body—Without Being Tough on It Walking is a low-impact, joint-friendly way to stay active. It supports cardiovascular health, strengthens leg and core muscles, and improves your balance and coordination. It’s especially ideal if you’re recovering from injury, managing arthritis, or easing back into exercise after a break. Bonus
Breathe, Move, Transform: Managing Stress This December with Pilates
Manage your stress with Pilates this Christmas December is a wonderful time of year — sparkling lights, festive music, and plenty of celebrations. But let’s be honest: it can also be stressful , with busy schedules, family commitments, and end-of-year deadlines. This month, it’s more important than ever to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your body. Pilates is a gentle yet powerful way to do just that. Here’s how focusing on movement, mindfulness, and your core principles c
Jo Everill-Taylor
Dec 43 min read
How Pilates Helps You Stay Active, Strong & Independent as You Age
Let's Stay Healthy and Active with Pilates! Staying active as you get older is essential for maintaining independence, mobility, and confidence. Pilates is one of the most effective forms of exercise for healthy ageing, especially for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. It strengthens your body gently and intelligently, helping you move with ease in everyday life. What Makes Pilates Ideal for Healthy Ageing? Pilates is low-impact, joint-friendly, and easily adapted for
Jo Everill-Taylor
Dec 43 min read
5 Good Reasons to Go For A Walk
Grab the dog (or borrow one!) Here are 5 great reasons to make walking part of your exercise routine(ok the dog is optional!) 1. It’s Great for Your Body—Without Being Tough on It Walking is a low-impact, joint-friendly way to stay active. It supports cardiovascular health, strengthens leg and core muscles, and improves your balance and coordination. It’s especially ideal if you’re recovering from injury, managing arthritis, or easing back into exercise after a break. Bonus
Jo Everill-Taylor
Nov 132 min read
How Pilates Helped Me Enjoy Every Step of My Trip to South Korea and Japan
Jo at Haedong Yonggung Temple, Busan, South Korea After a busy few months, I recently took a long-awaited holiday to South Korea and Japan — and it reminded me, in the best possible way, how much Pilates shows up in real life . From climbing endless temple steps to hours of exploring on foot, catching trains, and sitting cross-legged on tatami mats, this trip was a celebration of what it means to move well and feel strong in everyday life. Jo and Paul at Kuramayama The Joy
Jo Everill-Taylor
Oct 213 min read
Pilates for Desk Workers: Undoing the Damage of Sitting All Day
How much time do you sit at your desk? If you spend most of your day at a desk, you’re not alone. The average office worker can sit for...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Aug 253 min read
The Best Pilates Stretches for Stiff Joints & Achy Muscles
Do your joints feel a little creaky in the mornings? Or perhaps you notice tightness after sitting at a desk or gardening for too long?...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Aug 182 min read
Pilates for Hobbies: Improve Your Golf Swing, Gardening Stamina & More!
Pilates for Hobbies Summer is the perfect time to get outside and do more of what you love—whether that’s hitting the golf course,...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jul 204 min read
How to Build Core Strength Without Crunches (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Let’s be honest—traditional crunches aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. They can strain the neck, feel awkward, and, for many of us over 40,...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jul 12 min read
Why Functional and Low-Impact Training Is a Game-Changer as We Age
Squats are a great functional exercise! Let’s be honest—our bodies don’t always bounce back the way they used to. That ache in your back...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jun 233 min read
Pilates and Arthritis: Moving With Ease and Confidence
Arthritis can be a frustrating and often painful condition, but it doesn’t mean giving up on movement or the activities you enjoy. In...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jun 73 min read
Regaining Flexibility After 40: Can You Really Turn Back the Clock?
As we age, many of us start to notice stiffness creeping into our bodies. Movements that once felt effortless can begin to feel...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Mar 313 min read
Goodbye Back Pain: How Pilates Can Support a Healthy Spine
Back pain is something many of us experience at some point, especially as we get older. Whether it’s from sitting too much, bad posture,...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Mar 123 min read
Are You Fit for Life?
Let’s be honest—when we think about fitness, we often picture sweaty gym sessions, running marathons, or lifting heavy weights. But real...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Feb 152 min read
Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Midlife Women-How Hormonal Changes can Affect Your Joints & Bones
For many women, midlife brings a range of physical changes that can impact their daily lives. More than 70% will experience...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jan 63 min read
Beat the Winter Blues: How Movement Boosts Mood and Energy
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, it’s easy to feel the effects of winter on both your body and mind. For many women,...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Nov 30, 20243 min read
Finding Balance: How Pilates Can Help You Steady Body and Mind
When was the last time you thought about balance? My class members know I mention it every time and encouarge them to do a drill with me!...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Oct 27, 20244 min read
Unlock Your Flexibility: Top Techniques to Boost Mobility and Prevent Injuries
Flexibility is a key aspect of physical fitness that often gets overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Desk Job Woes? 5 Must-Do Pilates Exercises to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension
In an era of desk-bound lives, neck and shoulder tension often become unwelcome companions. Hours spent hunched over screens can lead to...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Sep 4, 20243 min read
Pelvic Floor Health: A Guide to Understanding and Strengthening the Female Pelvic Floor
What is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that form a supportive hammock at the base of...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Aug 19, 20243 min read
The Vital Role of Weight Training in Aging Gracefully
As we age, maintaining our physical health becomes increasingly important for our overall well-being. While aerobic exercises like...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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