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The Movement & Health Digest
Read More: The Movement & Health DigestIssue 1 July 2026 A short monthly update on Pilates, Hypopressives, pelvic health & healthy movement. Welcome to the first issue of The Movement & Health Digest — a brief monthly round-up of research, media stories and practical movement advice…
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Healthy Feet – Why Do You Need to Look After Your Feet?
Can you lift big toes, keeping the other 4 toes down and then reverse it? Do you know that it is important to include feet and toes exercises in your warm up session? Good alignment and mobility of your feet help with your posture alignment (including pelvis, ribcage and spine) and your balance, preventing falls.…
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Spinal Rotation
Let’s focus on rotation today. It is one of the essential spinal movements and we use it daily: reaching into a cupboard, turning to look behind you, or simply getting in and out of bed. Unfortunately, this function often declines with age, which is why it’s so important to include rotational exercises in your workouts.…
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Focus on Pilates Soft Ball/ Overball
Several people asked me about the blue soft ball (also known as Pilates overball) we use in the classes. I love using them. It’s such a versatile little prop that can be used in many ways. You can easily adjust its size — usually more deflated when placed under the pelvis, and fuller when used…
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Pilates Postnatal Class
I’m happy to announce the start of the postnatal Pilates classes at St Mary’s church, Upton, on Tuesday mornings in September. As a mum of the two young boys myself, I do appreciate the demands of motherhood – a lot of bending, kneeling, carrying and being stuck in awkward positions when feeding your baby. Plus,…
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Opening My Garden Studio
I’m feeling excited about opening my new garden studio in Bidston Hill. It’s a lovely area all around – history and nature come together to form this beautiful landmark. I feel lucky living here and being able to welcome new clients in a lovely ambience of the green forest garden. Pause your hectic life and…
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Let’s talk about pregnancy
Staying active and eating healthily helps an expecting mum to have a healthier pregnancy, a safer birth and a healthier baby. Exercising improves the stamina and circulation, and tones and strengthens the muscles. Plus, it boosts your mood and energy level. An antenatal Pilates class run by an instructor, qualified to work with ante and…