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Stretch Out of The Cave

As spring approaches and before we all rush to put on our best training gear and go out there to conquer the world with sweat and hard work, a word of advice - if you have not been doing much with your body in the last few months, it might be a good idea to take it easy at first.

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Relax, Unwind, Discover

If you find yourself low on energy and maybe somewhat challenged by the endless winter bugs, you might want to consider committing to a gentler practice this month - a kind and centring practice of mindfulness and being. There is much to be gained from spending even a few minutes with yourself, slowing down, allowing the brain to offload and maybe observing something new or forgotten about yourself.

A workout a day keeps the doctor away!

By Amit YoungerOur immune system is like a network of channels and nodes that delivers immune cells and removes pathogens via the lymphatic fluid. The key to keeping it working well and free of blockages is (yes… you guessed right…) to MOVE.

Is working out just another chore?

By Benjamin DegenhardtIs it true that working out is just another chore...?

Fitness Resolutions - Secret to Success

By Amit Younger Fitness Resolutions tend to be trendy around the New Year, before the summer and before big life events such as weddings… but the truth is that NOW is probably the perfect time to make a start on your fitness resolution…

About BASI Pilates

By Amit Younger Amit Younger graduated from the BASI teacher training programme in 2001 and was a Teacher Trainer for BASI for nearly a decade. In this article he talks about the ideas and ethos behind BASI Pilates.

Pilates for What?

By Mike Perry Mike tries to answer this question. His answer? not for 'relaxation’, 'feeling good’, 'Pippa’s bum’, 'weight-loss’, 'core stability’ etc...

Big in Japan

By Amit Younger A long flight provides Amit with a good opportunity to put his thoughts and impressions about his recent trip to Japan into writing...

Pilates for your mind

By Michal MiodonskiWhat hypnosis and mind empowering have to do with Pilates? According to the body, mind and spirit relationship… a lot.

In Bed With Pilates

By Marguerite Ogle, adapted by Amit Younger In his book Return to Life Through Contrology, Joseph Pilates provides definite advice on how to sleep better. This piece looks at some sleep tips and exercises he recommended.

My Pilates Journey Through Pregnancy

By Helen Hirst Helen has been practicing and teaching Pilates for many years, but it wasn’t until she was pregnant for the first time that she experienced just how fundamental Pilates could be to a pregnant woman’s wellbeing!

Connections and Circles

By Dawn Hathaway As a Pilates teacher studying to be a Shiatsu practitioner Dawn is struck by connections between the two forms of Bodywork.

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