Reflecting and welcoming 2022
2021 has not been the year I’m sure most of us expected. It started in an on-going global Pandemic, and is ending with similar constant and on-going restrictions. Despite these uncertainties I feel we have all grown in some form or another, because we have had no other choice other than to get through it. […]
Creating wellness at home
As many of you will know I am currently at home on maternity leave, and so many people are still working at home because of the Pandemic situation, so I thought I’d talk a little about how we can create more wellness within our home space to help things feel calmer and more relaxed in […]
How to get back in to exercise after the Pandemic
The COVID pandemic has produced so much change and uncertainty. Social distancing and lockdown measures meant that everyday activities were no longer possible. With so much time spent indoors and an absence of daily activities, it is little wonder that so many people found these changes hard to cope with. If you struggled to maintain […]
How to start yoga when you have a bigger body
I did a poll on Instagram, recently where I asked “If you don’t practice yoga, why not?” and I was surprised to see comments from people saying they didn’t do yoga because they weren’t the right size or shape for yoga. There is NO requirement to have a certain body shape or size to practice […]
What’s happening next at Freshly Centered?
The end of this week see’s the start of my official maternity leave from my physio job and Freshly Centered! I say this lightly as running your own business means you are never “off”, and even more so since the past year has meant my business has evolved more and more online; but I have […]
Using the gym ball in pregnancy
The gym ball is a great piece of equipment to support your workouts during pregnancy. As pregnancy develops, exercises lying on your back are not advised, and often sitting positions on the floor can become uncomfortable. The gym ball offers additional versatility in terms of both support, and challenges to continue progressing your workouts. Sitting […]
Pilates props! What you need to know
A Pilates practise is a dynamic and varied matwork practise, but the use of the small props can significantly modify your workout! Whether you want to make the exercises easier, harder, or just mix things up, the props can keep your mat time challenging, supported, and most importantly progressive! Let me break it down for […]
Seasonal change & routine
This weekend sees the transitional shift between the seasons as we move further into Spring and Daylight Saving Time occurs on Sunday. Whilst general consensus had us making our New Year resolutions in the peak of Winter, perhaps this change of season is a more fitting time. The days are getting longer, the nights are […]
Recent reading: what & why
I’ve always enjoyed reading and over the past year or so I’ve really made the effort to broaden my literary categories, in the aim to learn more and develop myself both personally and professionally. (This post contains some affiliate links but all books have been purchased full price by myself and I thank you for […]
International Women’s Day
This week celebrated International Women’s Day (March 8th), a day to celebrate Women’s achievements, raise awareness of bias, and take action for equality to help form a gender equal world. The year of 2020 and now this month exactly one year on of the global Pandemic, has placed an incredible amount of pressure and uncertainty […]
