Hello again! I am so pleased to announce the return of some ‘live’ classes to the timetable, it has been a long wait and I can’t wait to see you again in person (all Covid 19 precautions in place, of course). For those who are perhaps a little more apprehensive or who may be shielding, … Read more
Hello everyone! Spring is nearly upon us. It’s lovely to see the first signs of the new season. I hope it is filling you with a fresh inspiration, what with one thing and another. It is still Zoom time for now and you have all been amazing in your online attendance, so the January offer … Read more
Hello everyone! Some exciting news this month is that I was interviewed for a Podcast! A lovely client of mine, Alexandria Lawrence, is a KonMari Consultant and has created a website and business called Also in Pink, which is packed full of ideas for style, design and living. Her aim is to create conversation and … Read more
The Hip Flexors: Finally its blog time again and this time I’ve decided to concentrate my research on the hip flexor muscle group. This includes Rectus femoris – one of the quadricep group – the Psoas/Iliacus and Sartorius muscles. I’ve decided to pursue these muscles as I feel many of you out there need some … Read more
Diastis Recti – The effects of Separation: For this article I have decided to focus on a subject close to my own heart, having had two children of my own. This subject being Diastis Recti – essentially a separation of the rectus abdominal muscles. How delightful! In my early training I was very aware of … Read more
So, what is Fascia? Fascia is the substance that encapsulates muscles and organs. Imagine peeling the skin off an orange. Underneath, each segment is wrapped in its own pod or skin. This is similar to the human body – underneath the skin tissue, all the individual muscles and organs are wrapped in fascia. Fascia can … Read more
OK, so this month my thoughts have been turning towards symmetry – a very difficult thing to achieve especially when our everyday activities and work reduce us to the most asymmetrical we have ever been! Check which ear you hold your phone to, which side you sleep on, the way you sit, which leg is … Read more
At the end of last month I attended a workshop on the use of Toning Balls and the Magic circle, (not to be confused with Tony Balls and the Magic Circle, which sounds like a great name for a cabaret act…) which I thoroughly enjoyed. Our teacher was the lovely Conchita del Campo who – with … Read more
As Autumn is approaching I always feel this is a good time to make positive new goals, and get ready for feeling happy and healthy as we slide into those chilly winter months. I have been inspired by some old acquaintances to keep moving and look for some new challenges, so I will be looking … Read more