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by Lauren Hilton Pilates
Take five to enjoy free Pilates resources, Pilates tips, how-tos and insights, as well as our newest Pilates At Home classes.
Why less really is more to get the full benefit of Pilates
In this blog, we’ll explore whether our workouts can be more meaningful if we try less hard and consciously connect our body and mind.
Turn your resolutions into routine with this (r)evolutionary health habit
As we speed towards mid-January, and the time when many give up on their New years’ resolutions, let’s consider a revolutionary (or perhaps evolutionary) idea - instead of rushing to achieve hard goals, take time to celebrate small wins, stay present, and be kind to yourself.
The top 10 most popular Pilates classes to do at home
Combining mindful movement with muscle conditioning Pilates benefits your body, mind and soul. Here are our top 10 most-watched Pilates classes to do at home. Join us - Lauren Hilton Pilates At Home
30 revealing questions with Lauren Hilton
As the Lauren Hilton Studio celebrates its 4th anniversary, we probed the Polestar Pilates teacher and studio owner, Lauren Hilton, with these 30 revealing questions to get to know the driving force behind Shrewsbury’s boutique Pilates studio a little deeper…
Why breathing the right way will make you less stressed
Poor breathing mechanics can contribute to lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, pelvic floor dysfunction and anxiety. In this article, I’ll talk about how stress can affect our breath, causing sub-optimal breathing, and what we can do to help ourselves.
Need to get back in your Pilates routine? Here’s how…
Six ways to get your body and mind back to the Pilates mat - let's take up those good habits that fell away over the summer break (yes, even mine!!), and move your body intentionally, perhaps with a new perspective, increased energy or sense of resilience. Get back to that Pilates movement that feels good, and relieves your aches and pains.
How to get started with Pilates as a beginner
The ease with which you can slot Pilates into your day combined with the positive impact it can have on your whole health, give it top-of-class movement credentials, but because there are so many ways to practice Pilates, we put together a handy guide of what you should consider before getting started with Pilates!
4 new energising classes for flexibility and strength, plus a bonus 10-minute meditation
With International Pilates Day on Saturday 6th May, we’re celebrating all month by giving away our new look Pilates At Home Workout Planner free to all members. Plus there are 4 new energising classes for flexibility and strength, including an International Pilates Day Celebration class. As well as 1 new meditation to help you reset for the week ahead and aid in restful sleep. Happy International Pilates Day! #internationalpilatesday
5 new Pilates At Home workouts for spine and strength
5 new classes for your spine and strength are now available in our Pilates At Home member library. As usual, each class is varied in length so you can fit the classes into your week. In April’s monthly workout plan, I’ve included a variety of props and if (like me) you're rather partial to extra choccy over Easter, you can de-bloat with a bloating release class!