by Susanne Ridley | 26 Mar, 2017 | Health, Pilates, Yoga
More and more people are recognising the importance of a mind-body approach to exercise and as a result Yoga and Pilates have both become extremely popular. A question we are often asked is “what is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?” Although on the face of it,... 
by Jennifer | 21 Nov, 2014 | Health, Mindfulness, Yoga
Many teachers are now combining Yoga and Qigong in their classes and workshops, with Qigong often being called the Chinese yoga … but what have these two energy arts got in common? The answer lays deep in history and buried under layers upon layers of modern... 
by Susanne Ridley | 28 Oct, 2014 | Health, Pilates
Pilates is talked about more often for strength and correct posture than flexibility. Sarah shows us the Mermaid Side Stretch is a great opener and develops flexibility too. Mermaid Side Stretch This posture is demonstrated with a large ball by Pilates instructor... 
by Susanne Ridley | 28 Jul, 2014 | Health, Mindfulness, Yoga
If you usually go for dynamic yoga or tough training regime do you ever find that during the summer months you can come away feeling not as energised as you might at other times of year? If so, a restorative yoga summer practice may be just the thing to add to your... 
