Sitting or standing, working from home is hard on your hips! If your newfound pandemic lifestyle has you sitting (or standing) for longer periods of time, then aches, pains and tightness in the neck, shoulders, back and hips are likely regular complaints. In this two-part series, we’ll look at the impact of sitting and standing…
Self-care 101 Why self-care is essential for your wellbeing Taking time for YOU can save your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing Self-care; it’s a word that has been around for decades, but in our current world, with life and work as busy as ever, and not to mention living through a global pandemic, the need…
Inspiring movement and exercise ideas for Pilates teachers Rewind to a few months ago, to a time when we were all teaching in studios, and it seemed that there was never a lack of creativity. You could look around the studio and take in inspiration from fellow teachers working with clients, take a class at…
5 Myths About Teaching Online As our lives have changed significantly over the course of 2020, the concept of teaching a Pilates class or private session has also transitioned. Meeting over ‘Zoom’ has seamlessly become our new way of being, whether it’s taking a fitness class, having business meetings or even seeing the doctor. Although…
Move Well: Age well with the help of Pilates & Movement from your very own home I’ve always been more of a “glass half full” type of person, trying to find the silver lining in everything. Yes, finding the silver lining at the beginning of a global pandemic was challenging to say the least, but…
How to make your studio more body positive Does your studio welcome clients of all body shapes and sizes? Hopefully the answer is a resounding “yes”! But inclusivity has to be more than simply an abstract concept you hope or assume your clients will pick up on. It’s one thing to believe that movement is…
Low back pain and the importance of putting first things first According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 85% of working people can expect to experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives, and in a six-month period, half of all Canadians suffered LBP1. The statistics are similar across the industrialized world: for…
We’ve paused, so we can listen better and learn more about the role we must play in the fight against systemic racism. We’re looking inward to better understand our role as part of the problem and the solution. In our mission to create a more diverse and inclusive culture within the movement community, we know…
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