by Jayne Attwood | Jun 27, 2023 | Pilates, Classes
I can’t work out how Pilates got the reputation for being a women’s exercise, when it’s a highly effective exercise technique for men too, particularly when it was invented by a man! Men can greatly benefit physically and mentally from adding Pilates into their...
by Jayne Attwood | Apr 4, 2023 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
Thanks to Iain L for asking this question… So, let’s look at the difference between yoga and Pilates Pilates; noun ‘a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness.’...
by Jayne Attwood | Nov 15, 2022 | Classes
While yoga is probably best known for calming the nervous and digestive systems, you may have noticed that some yoga poses generate more heat in the body than others. In yoga we call the body’s ‘furnace’, the Manipura Chakra, which is connected to the element of fire....
by Jayne Attwood | Oct 4, 2022 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
Yoga and Pilates are both great practices when it comes to taking care of your back. In my classes, we don’t claim to cure back pain as such, but if you are having trouble and niggles, I will always help you modify the poses and movements to support your needs. So,...
by Jayne Attwood | Aug 9, 2022 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
I admit it, Fridays don’t usually lend themselves to exercise for me, but I have listened to my members, and I am proud to introduce the new Friday morning, Movement and Mobility class, right here at the Carterton Community Centre in Marigold Square. This is a...
by Jayne Attwood | May 31, 2022 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
Plank is well-known Pilates and Yoga move, that we practise in almost every Ad Astra class, I even sneak one or two into Body Max! So why on earth do I keep making you do them, when there are so many other core exercises to choose from? Whilst plank is an excellent...
