by Bridgid Pearse | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog, Mindset
Parenting can be like a contact sport sometimes. Varied and fast paced physical demands, keeping your eye on the ball (?) and working as a team. But where is the specialised physical and mental training to support parents? Give yourself a Pilates mat class series to...
by Bridgid Pearse | Oct 14, 2019 | Blog, Mindset
Are you someone that struggles to find time to exercise? Then whether you are a parent or not, this one is for you. I will never forget the slow motion shock after becoming a mother, the realisation that my time would never be ‘mine’ again. Caring for another human...
by Bridgid Pearse | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog, Mindset
I know it sounds a bit far fetched but bear with me. Pilates can develop better mind body connection, encourage relaxation through a focus on breathing and flowing movements. It is well understood by people who do Pilates regularly that there is an afterglow. An all...
by Bridgid Pearse | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Mindset
The other day I was flicking through a book called ‘GUT- the inside story of our bodies most underrated organ’ by Giulia Enders. About half way through the book there is a chapter about a rare underwater creature that during its life, actually lets its brain fall off....
by Bridgid Pearse | Sep 17, 2019 | Active Aging, Blog
If you are new to Pilates, you may wonder how long it will take to feel the benefits. If you struggle with back pain, shoulder issues or bursitis, Pilates can help. And progress towards the benefits will depend on a few things like how often you are practicing, are...
by Bridgid Pearse | Sep 9, 2019 | Blog, Mindset
Learning to move is a bit like learning to breathe, I mean we do it all the time so why should we ‘learn’ how to do it. If you live with pain or restricted mobility or you struggle to pick up your kids or grandkids or have trouble doing up your bra or getting the...