Fascia release balls and Pilates.

If you have attended Pilates classes at our studio or elsewhere you might have used release balls of various size and shape. I’m going to explain why we use these during class and what the benefits are to your body.

Our clients are what make our LH Pilates community so AMAZING. We know that everyone has their own unique Pilates journey so we wanted to share with you a regular feature about our clients. Meet Phil.

I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately.

What does investing in yourself mean?

In this blog I’m going to talk a little bit about what this used to mean to me, why I’ve been thinking about it and how this has benefited me as a a Pilates teacher, a parent, daughter, and human.

Our clients are what make our LH Pilates community so AMAZING. We know that everyone has their own unique Pilates journey so we wanted to share with you a regular feature about our clients. Meet Pam.

Does your day feel like one long Zoom or maybe your day is one long Zoom or you struggle to get out of your head as there are so many thoughts whirring around? Try hitting the floor, OK, well not literally but lying down flat on your back can do so much for your nervous system.

In Joseph Pilates famous quote he says “if your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, then you’re old; if it is completely flexible at 70 then you are young”. This was back when we were far less sedentary as human-beings so it is even more applicable today when the majority of us may spend most our day sat down. If your back feels stiff or sore are you going to be able to enjoy your daily life?

In this blog we’ll talk about the amazing design of your back and how it is meant to function and we’ll share with you out TOP 5 Pilates exercises which will help you to maintain a flexible and healthy spine.

Hearing the cues ‘engage your core’, ‘brace your core’ or pull your belly button to your spine can not only be confusing but can actually be detrimental to correct muscle firing patterns. Keep reading to find out why!

Is working from home giving you back ache or a pain in your butt? Read how to make positive changes to your desk set-up and follow our FREE desk Pilates video!

How do you know if you’re being mind full or mindful? And can Pilates help you become more mindful? Here’s my experience…