Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “pilates”
It’s so easy to let stress, worry and anxiety take over your life. And yes, there are a million ways you can deal with your stress. You probably have a whole list of go-to stress relievers, but it’s easy to forget about these when you need it most. But hey! Being stressed is the only way we can learn to …
Have you ever wondered why you feel like the years go faster and faster as you get older? We recently heard a theory… it’s because we forget to be present. We forget to live HERE and NOW. Kids are so damn good at being present, and YES it’s probably because they don’t have a world of responsibility on their shoulders… …
Trying any new fitness or gym class for the first time can be scary but for some reason, Pilates feels especially intimating. Maybe it’s because many people believe that if it isn’t Classical Pilates then it’s not Pilates… true or not true, this creates a special kind of snobbery feel. Maybe it’s the connection with the elite ballet world. Maybe …
The plank really is one of our most favourite Pilates and Yoga movements. When performed correctly it’s simple, effective and transformative. You’ll primarily work the core but also your shoulders, arms and booty. It really is a total body workout! But it’s important to check your plank technique, you don’t want to make common mistakes as these will lead to …
Have you ever worked towards a health and fitness goal… only to find yourself ‘failing’ 3 days after the start day? Maybe it’s a week, or a month or maybe you don’t quite make it to Day 1? Don’t worry you’re not alone. And this happens for many reasons! Sometimes it makes sense that you can’t put more energy into …
MerryBody is about making exercise work for YOU and when you do the Pilates, Yoga and Fusion classes it’s an experience you will actually enjoy! The way we see it, exercise and movement should make life better…and not be a task on your to-do list that you dread. It should be FUN, a celebration of you and your body. A …
When you join the MerryBody Online Yoga, Pilates and Meditation Studio we mean it when we say you’ll be hooked! Maybe for the first time in a long time, you’ll actually enjoy working out again. You’ll go from dreading exercise to enjoying and being excited by it. But don’t just take our word for it (we created it, so, of …
Now, I love Yoga but it wasn’t always the way. This was the kind of internal dialogue and thinking I’d have about Yoga. I could never do Yoga. I don’t look like her… I can’t get my leg into that position… I really don’t want to wear those super tight clothes, I don’t even want to imagine my fat rolls… …
When you create a regular Pilates practise you’ll notice some pretty amazing changes to your body and mind. You’ll feel stronger and you’ll create toned, lean muscles. You’ll strengthen your core muscles, you’ll create better posture and stand tall with confidence. Pilates movements are all about focus and concentration, this creates more presence with your movement. You’ll move with integrity …
There is no hiding our love for Pilates, it’s the ultimate transformational workout. Not only has this way of movement changed our bodies it’s also helped our mindsets and confidence. And the absolute best part, you can practise Pilates at home. We NOW look forward to our exercise, it’s fun and helps us feel amazing mentally and physically. It’s become …
