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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


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...


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?...


The Incredible Health Benefits of Muscular Strength and Endurance
In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, we often focus on cardiovascular exercise and nutrition, overlooking the crucial role that...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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5 Common Pilates Mistakes You Could Be Making and How to Fix Them
So, you're all set to empower yourself with Pilates – but you have some doubts about what you do in class and whether you're actually...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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The Core Conundrum: Unveiling the Problems Associated with a Weak Core
The core muscles, an intricate network of muscles deep within the abdomen, back, and pelvis, are the foundation of strength and stability...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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Your Back Matters: Addressing Common Back Care Issues
Do you struggle with back issues? You're not alone!! Back pain is a very common problem that affects 4 out of 5 people at some point in...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jan 17, 20243 min read
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'Tis the Season to Stay Healthy: Maintaining Habits & Exercise During the Festive Season
As the festive season approaches, the air fills with excitement, joy, and an abundance of tempting treats. EEK!! It's a time when...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Mental Health and Fitness: The Powerful Link between Exercise and Well-being
How do you feel when the nights draw in? I always feel that the shortening days can affect my mood and energy. I do, however, always feel...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Are you sitting comfortably……..?
The Sedentary Lifestyle: Its Impact On Our Health & How Pilates Can Help In today's modern world, sedentary lifestyles have become...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Nov 14, 20234 min read
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How Does Pilates Help Improve Posture?
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. One of the many benefits of Pilates is its...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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10 Top Tips To Help You Improve Your Fitness Levels
Ok so we all want to stay fit and active, but how do we motivate ourselves to get fitter and stay fitter!! Changing behaviour to improve...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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Freeing Up the Hips Can Free the Lower Back: Unlocking the Connection.
Many people suffer from chronic lower back pain, seeking relief through various methods such as massages, stretches, or pain medication....
Jo Everill-Taylor
Aug 20, 20233 min read
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Pilates Class Fundamentals
When you go to a Pilates class it can seem that you’ve stepped into a whole new world of language and instruction! But what is it all...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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How Pilates can help with injury recovery
Many people start Pilates sessions because they are recommended by their physio or G.P. as part of their recovery from an injury or...
Jo Everill-Taylor
May 31, 20232 min read
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Pilates for Joint Care
Healthy joints are essential for mobility and flexibility, but they can also be a source of pain and discomfort if not properly cared...
Jo Everill-Taylor
May 9, 20232 min read
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Pilates for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
What is sciatica? Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. True...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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Compensatory Movement Patterns:Flared Ribs
This month I thought we’d look at a common compensatory movement patterns that we regularly see in Pilates classes; Flared Ribs. Our body...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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The Five Pillars of Wellness
So here we are already flying through a new year. We often start the New Year with high hopes and expectations of how we are going to...
Jo Everill-Taylor
Feb 6, 20235 min read
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Pilates Principles for Skiing
Pilates Principles for Skiing
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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