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Which Pilates Person Are You?
Summer has its own rules. Routines go out of the window, diaries get rearranged, holidays happen, and sometimes your Pilates mat spends more time gathering dust than being used! So as we head towards September, let's have a little fun... Which Pilates person are YOU? The September Starter A. The September Starter "Right. September. Fresh start. New routine. This is my month!" You've got good intentions and you're ready to get back into a regular routine. Maybe you've been bus


Functional Pilates for Real Life:Lift, Reach, Bend and Move with Confidence
What is Functional Pilates? Strength that supports you off the mat. When most people think of exercise, they picture workouts, gym sessions, or classes. But the real question is: does your exercise help you move more easily in everyday life? Can you carry the shopping without straining your back? Reach the top shelf without feeling stiff? Get down to play with grandchildren and stand up again with confidence? This is where Functional Pilates comes into its own. At Better Body


Finding Balance: How Pilates Supports Your Body, Mind, and Everyday Life
In today’s busy world, many of us feel slightly off balance — physically, mentally, or emotionally. We rush from one responsibility to the next, spend long hours sitting, juggle work and family life, and often put our own wellbeing at the bottom of the list. Over time, this can leave us feeling stiff, tired, stressed, disconnected from our bodies, and less steady both physically and emotionally. That’s why our focus this month is all about balance. Not just physical balance,


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


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


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


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


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


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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