4 Steps to Making Your Self-Care A Priority – And why it matters
By Anita Horry “I can’t find time for myself. It’s so hard as I’m always there looking after others. I just feel guilty about taking time out for myself and feel ashamed I have to put my clients, business and family after me. I’d feel so selfish if I had to do that. How can […]
How do you manage energy instead of time?
One of my biggest frustrations when it comes to the topic of productivity and success is the undue focus placed on “Time Management.” I know people who work 60 hours a week and only make less than $100,000 a year. On the contrary, I know people who work 10 hours a week as MAXIMUM and […]
To touch or not to touch – where do we stand as teachers?
Never mind social distancing rules, tactile cueing remains a crucial part of teaching Classical Pilates. How do we address it?
Protect Your Posture
Yes, remote working has a lot of advantages, but a makeshift workspace isn’t one of them. If you’re finding yourself rubbing your back at the end of a long day bent over..
Fighting anxiety and depression… with Pilates!
It is no longer a secret for anyone, the regular practice of a sport has positive effects on the mind. Numerous studies have shown that physical activity leads to decreased levels of anxiety and stress, and is therefore beneficial in cases of depression. Did you know that Pilates is particularly suitable for combating mental […]
AHA Foundations of Pilates – Scapula Organisation
In this Foundations of Pilates video, we focus on stabilising the shoulder girdle in order to protect our neck and shoulders through movement. The so called “2nd Powerhouse” is a very important base of support for the upper trunk and learning how to stabilise this region, will give you optimal work as the intensity of […]
AHA Foundations of Pilates – Breathing
In this first Foundation exercise of Pilates, 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher and Lolita San Miguel Pilates Master, Anita Horry explains the importance of breathing in the Pilates method. By guiding you through a simple, yet immensely effective set of exercises, she will help you understand how the lateral Pilates breath works. In Pilates, we also […]
Hip openers are so good for you! Try our 10 minute Pilates hip opener to open hips and release tension in lower back
When hips are tight, they increase the load and cause overuse of the spine. In addition to the benefits of improved range of motion and circulation and decreased back pain, opening the hips can create an energetic shift or release as well. Hip-openers are some of the most requested movements in our sessions as they bring release in […]
Follow your inner wisdom
You don’t need to go through hardships and bad experiences to make you grow your inner wisdom. It is already inbuilt inside you. Just make sure you follow your heart! At some point in our life, we meet a person or persons who seems to know it all, and know better than us. They even […]
Still looking for answers and solutions? Why this is the best time to search within.
So here we are, with more time on our hands, hooked on to our laptops or phones and reading all sorts of articles, newsletters, and messages from friends and family on how bad the situation is and how to make the most of our time during this pandemic. The internet is currently flooded with new […]