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How yoga eases the symptoms of Fibromyalgia
‘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
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?
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...
Middle-aged spread – why men might find it harder to lose weight as you get older…
I’ve got some great tips that should help reduce your stress levels, regulate your energy intake and help you tone up…
Is it too late to start Pilates now I’m over 50?
There’s no complicated equipment, just our own body weight working through range of motion and balance moves to support our bodies as we age.
How do you practise self-care?
Google self-care and you’ll find articles and images that tell you that self-care is NOT self-ish! You’ll find analogies relating to empty cups, broken phones and even wedding cakes… I would like to say, quite simply, that self-care is giving yourself the time to do...
Pilates for back pain and yoga for mental wellbeing
The spine is made of 33 intricate bones – only 24 of which are moveable and supported mainly by a complicated muscular structure. Since it is such a delicate column with a massive responsibility we rely on these muscles to do the ‘heavy lifting’, and THAT’S why we get back pain – weakened muscles and tight tendons…
Why did I name my yoga and Pilates business, Ad Astra?
Although the phrase Ad Astra indicates travelling and yoga asks us to be present and grounded, I connect it with ‘om’, the sound of our universe and how both those passions make me feel – full of wonder.
Know your blood pressure and how yoga can help bring it down
You might guess that yoga is good for lowering blood pressure, as when you practise yoga, you work with your breath and conduct slow, flowing movements with the body. This, however is not the only reason yoga, and in fact Pilates are both so good at reducing your blood pressure… It’s less about your mental state and more about the physical state…
Manapause – Do men go through ‘the change’ too?
The best way to counter Manapause is to manage your lifestyle choices. Get outside, consume some fresh air and exercise instead of beer, find a club or class where you can have fun with your friends… It’s all about stress management and getting healthy sleep