I was just talking this morning to a fellow Pilates instructor and we were both saying how as we’ve grown up in the fitness industry and how it’s changed over the years (well, maybe we have changed a bit too).

When I first started out teaching fitness, many many years ago, it was all fast, high-energy, high power classes – nowadays our folks are more interested in mobility, low intensity, balance, co-ordination.

Maybe, life got a lot more high powered?

Or, maybe our clientele have ‘matured’ with us :D!

Anyway, as we get older we need different ways of working, the stuff that we did when we were younger is probably why we need more stability, core strength and mobility nowadays.

I work with lots of my 1:1 clients on preparing for operations (pre-hab), injury recovery and lots of core strengthening work. We cannot underestimate how important this work is – and it’s not just a matter of getting strong, it’s about maintaining it too. It’s not just a ‘squat’ it’s the ability to get up an down off a seat (or toilet), up and down stairs, in and out of a car.

It’s not a squat – it’s your independence (the 2nd reason after dementia that people end up in care homes is the inability to get safely out of a chair) – that is the power of a squat!

We’ve changed the way we teach and the way that we are, we’re not just about maxing and powering, we’re about aiding recovery, keeping mobile and helping to keep your independence.

Get to classes, like your life depends on it – because it actually does.

Wisdom Well – Portal Doors Are Closed

The portal doors are closed again until January. I love this program! We’re working on goals, intentions and going deep into our psyche this season, plus, how to use our human design and Gene Keys to our advantage.

Dilston Retreat Day

Neil and I are excited to be offering another full day retreat at the magical physic gardens at Dilston. We’ve got lots planned, but it will be a day of fun, laughter and chill out.

WE HAVE TWO SPACES REMAINING – LAST CHANCE!!!

*Samhain Day Retreat – Dilston Physic Garden*

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Next Studio Breathwork Session

I LOVE our studio breathwork’s – there’s always some breakthrough moments and some messages that come through. This month we’re channeling in the witch, the wise woman and the medicine woman.

Samhain (pronounced “Sow-en”) invites us to connect with ancient wisdom and our inner magic. This sacred time marks the turning of the wheel, where we honour the cycles of death and rebirth, and reconnect with the powerful energy of the witch within—the intuitive, wise, and untamed part of ourselves that has always known how to heal, transform, and create.

Connecting To The Witch – Samhain Breathwork Session

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Classes

I will be taking off the following dates – so no classes:

Thursday 31st Oct, Friday 1st Nov & Saturday 2nd Nov.

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Beginners Pilates & Holistic Health

For the new year I will be running another of my popular beginner Pilates and holistic health programs. These programs are designed to get you class ready, with lots of lifestyle hints and tips too. You also get a free copy of my book, ‘The Embodied Core’.

Here’s the details – this would make a great Christmas present too!

**Beginner’s Pilates & Holistic Health 6-Week Program**​

 

Big love

Jill

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