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September Plank Challenge for Cancer Research

Aug 29, 2024 | Community

Very simply, plank for two minutes every day of September and raise money for the vital research that goes towards beating cancer.

Yoga, and the case of the flexible man – Introducing Patrick

Aug 22, 2024 | Yoga

During short breaks I can stiffen up but to prevent this I find doing a few sun salutations helps

Does Pilates boost testosterone?

Jul 25, 2024 | Pilates, Hormones

According to research, resistance exercise does give way to a short-term boost to testosterone levels and regular practise helps keeps those levels elevated for longer.

What happens on a yoga retreat?

Jun 25, 2024 | Retreat, Yoga

We just got back from another brilliant weekend away at the gorgeous Woodlands Outdoor Education Centre on the edge of the River Wye in Glasbury, Wales.

5 natural ways to boost testosterone

May 30, 2024 | Hormones

Testosterone is the sexy hormone, and when we give it a boost, well need I say more..?

How yoga eases the symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Apr 30, 2024 | Yoga

‘Out of all forms of exercise I have tried, I find the combination of stretch and strengthening in yoga to be most beneficial to me in reducing the symptoms of my FMS.’

Managing stress the natural way

Apr 3, 2024 | Sleep

How self-aware are you? I know only too well that it is easy to stop listening to those subtle signals your body sends out and override them to keep pushing through. Maybe it’s a bit of knee pain or digestive discomfort, perhaps it’s yawning at 3pm every day, or it could be getting used to that headache every morning after a few night-caps…

Is Pilates good for flexibility?

Mar 4, 2024 | Pilates

In short, YES! You do not have to be flexible to start with Pilates, in fact it is a fabulous way to help you improve and gain flexibility… Everyone by now knows that Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s. He wanted to rehabilitate his own body having...