by Tracy Ward | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog Updates, Fitness, Health & wellbeing
I started doing yoga around the year 2013 after moving to a new village and finding a great class to join. I was instantly hooked! It was the perfect mix of strengthening exercises, flexibility, and a sprinkle of mindfulness, and I found it complimented my Pilates...
by Tracy Ward | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog Updates, Fitness, Health & wellbeing
This week it was National Fitness Day (23rd Sep). This marks a day in the calendar to celebrate all the ways in which movement makes us feel good and benefits our health. I previously wrote about how Pilates benefits your health here, this included how Pilates can...
by Tracy Ward | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog Updates, Health & wellbeing, Pilates
Welcome to part 3 of the Posture series. So far we have covered Muscle Activation exercises at your desk, and Tight Hip Flexors, and today we are discussing Upper Body Strength. This are is often over looked when it comes to posture and desk issues, I feel most people...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog Updates, Health & wellbeing
Tight hip flexors is a common issue with prolonged sitting and can lead to discomfort and poor posture. Here is Part 2 of the Posture Series, a series designed to help those working from home right now, or anyone who has a desk-based job! You can catch up on Part 1...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 14, 2020 | Blog Updates, Health & wellbeing
Welcome to a new mini series on posture! Especially important for those who work or spend time at a desk! Sitting at our desks for longer periods has certainly become normal over the past few months, and with many of us working from home at dining tables, coffee...
by Tracy Ward | Aug 7, 2020 | Blog Updates, Health & wellbeing
Healthy eating is something the majority of people strive for and feel good about doing so, however with the surreal changes that Covid-19 has enforced upon us; anxiety and stress levels may be higher than normal. Increased stress and anxiety can see us reaching for...