Why do we say feeling good starts now?

Check-in with yourself. How do you feel in this moment? Without going into any stories, how do your body, heart and mind feel? Our brains thrive on authentic positivity, but amid the busyness of every day, we don’t always pause…


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Tips for avoiding bladder leakage freakout

Pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause are all factors as to why some women find themselves experiencing a lack of bladder control.  There is no easy, magic fix; however, with a healthy diet, combined practices and dedication, it’s something you don’t have…


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What does a holistic approach to Pilates mean?

A holistic approach to anything means providing a level of support that encompasses a person’s entire well-being; physical, emotional, social and spiritual. For example, if you go to your health professional with digestive health symptoms, they assess your nutrition, exercise,…


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Resting When You’re Tired is Self Care

Resting can be challenging if you’re highly motivated or constantly have a full calendar. Hustle culture hasn’t helped either, where rest is sometimes associated with laziness, weakness and counterproductivity.  In recent years, even pre-pandemic, the conversation has thankfully shifted negative…


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Taking care of our body through changing seasons 

We’re fortunate that technology and modern conveniences mean we can adapt, cope and survive with seasonal environment changes far easier than our ancestors did.  Seasonal transitions and certain weather affect each of us differently. What brings happiness to some (hello…


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Target your arms, abs, and butt with these Pilates moves

Pilates is a versatile and comprehensive full-body workout that can be accomplished with or without equipment, at home and in the studio. Plus, it’s now proven to improve your mental well-being. Even 15 minutes of targeted movement makes a difference…


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How Pilates Can Improve Women’s Pelvic Floor Health

When the pelvic organs aren’t functioning correctly (bladder and urethra, uterus and vagina, rectum and anus), it significantly impacts a woman’s life. Of everyone affected by urinary and bowel incontinence in Australia, women make up 80%, so if this is…


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Women’s health and healing through breath focus

Our body miraculously performs around 22,000 breaths daily without a single thought or action required from us. Even more miraculous are the health and healing benefits when we take the time for focused breathing. When our breathing is compromised, our…


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Why Pilates Breathing is So Good for You.

Our breath is an incredible automatic function of the body that most of us rarely think about as we go about our day.  Conscious breath connection is a beautiful grounding practice scientifically proven to have positive effects on the entire…


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