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Functional Flexibility: Why Being Flexible Makes Everyday Life Easier
When people hear the word flexibility , they often picture splits, dancers, or extreme stretching. But for most of us — especially in our 40s, 50s and beyond — flexibility isn’t about performance. It’s about function . It’s about being able to: Pick something up from the floor without wincing Turn to reverse the car comfortably Get down to (and up from!) the floor Reach overhead without pulling your shoulder Put your socks on without holding your breath That’s what I call fun


Posture Fixes: Simple Adjustments for Everyday Activities
Let's Improve Your Posture This month is Posture Month in our Better Body Training Pilates community — and I want to start with something reassuring: You don’t need to “sit up straight” all day. You don’t need perfect alignment. And you definitely don’t need to feel guilty about slouching. What you do need? Awareness. Small adjustments. And movement variety. Because posture isn’t about holding yourself rigid — it’s about how you move, load, breathe and recover throughout the


Back to Basics: Pilates Fundamentals
Pilates Fundamental Principles Before we dive into the dynamic flows and fancy moves, it’s the fundamentals that truly make Pilates powerful. Think breath, alignment, control, concentration, precision, and flow — these core principles form the foundation of every movement we teach. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, revisiting the basics deepens your practice, protects your joints, and brings lasting results. A Little History Pilates was developed by Josep


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


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


Pilates Principles for Skiing
Pilates Principles for Skiing
Jo Everill-Taylor
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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