If you are a Yoga newbie who wants to experience all the amazing Yoga benefits, both physically and mentally, but you’re feeling a little intimidated, we want to remind you that this is completely normal and ok. We remember how nerve-wracking it was to walk into Yoga Studios and see the experienced yogis upside down …
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Are you in the market for a Yoga or Pilates mat? If you’ve never had to shop for one before it can get a little confusing. Especially when there are so many types of mats to choose from! You might be thinking what are the differences between Yoga mats and Pilates mats? What surface is …
This 25 minute Yoga, Pilates and Breathwork class is the ultimate class to help you reduce stress and relieve tension in the body and mind. We call it ‘Stress Release Fusion’ and it starts with calming breathwork to get you feeling centred. Then get ready for Yoga flow movement that seamlessly moves into heart-pumping, booty …
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You asked us: can you do Pilates without a reformer? Yes! Of course, you can do Pilates without a reformer. Not only is it do-able but it’s also our personal preference to do mat pilates over reformer exercises. Don’t get us wrong, we love reformer Pilates classes, however, they’re not quite as accessible as mat …
More and more people are enjoying at home fitness. Firstly out of necessity but now it is a choice. This is why we love mat Pilates, because all you need is some space, a Yoga mat (if you have one), an online Pilates class by a great Pilates instructor, and there you have it. You’ve …
Before we answer, does Pilates help Flexibility, we want to tell you a little bit more about us, and our natural lack of flexibility. There are two types of people in this world, the naturally flexible and bendy kind and the super stiff, can’t touch your toes kinda people. We most certainly fall into the …
Back pain is one of the most common physical issues that people deal with on a daily basis. If you have ever dealt with back pain, you know how painful it is and how the discomfort that follows you through the day can hinder your daily activities and take the joy away from your life. …
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Now that we’ve been posting and writing so often about Yoga and Pilates, we really have been receiving so many questions about these practices. Is Yoga good strength training? What are the best Yoga poses to create stronger muscles? What about types of Yoga… are there types that are better for strength, rather than flexibility?! …
If you are looking for a new way to incorporate strength training and resistance training into your fitness routine, you may be wondering what your options are. Traditional weightlifting may come to mind but there are many other options for improving muscular strength and building muscle mass. Pilates is one of those other options and …
Any form of exercise can create more energy, muscle strength, improve strength, flexibility and mobility. However, when the majority of people think of exercise, the first association is often an all-out, high-intensity approach to movement, such as running, cycling, or lifting heavy weights to benefit the full body. This type of exercise might be right …
