I shared on socials that I would be part of the teaching team for the World Record Pilates Class Attempt at Knockaloe and invited everyone to come along and be part of the event. As someone who loves sharing authentic Pilates and talking about all things Joe Pilates I had Read more
The Isle of Man is preparing to make history on Sunday, 19 July at Knockaloe for an ambitious attempt to break the world record for the largest Pilates class ever held! The event is particularly significant because Knockaloe is recognised as the place where Joseph Pilates began developing the principles Read more
I know that a very small correction can change the entire purpose of a move. Since I’ve been back from New York I feel validated in my obsession! My focus on the authentic method is to give you the necessary corrections to help you feel Pilates in the right way Read more
So often we feel pressure to be an expert in something immediately, in Pilates you think your body should be able to move in that way by now, or it will cheat to make you think it can do it! But Pilates isn’t something you can learn in a few Read more
This week, there are no classes or private sessions as I take time to focus on my own continued education. I’ve been invited to spend six days in NYC learning from exceptional teachers, with plenty of hands-on guidance in an intimate, invitation-only setting. As practitioners, it’s important to remember that Read more
Authentic Pilates, trying to keep true to the original Joseph Pilates Method. How you move matters. In the studio, there is a wide range of equipment is available to support every body and every level. From authentic Pilates mats to full-size Reformers and the Cadillac, along with a variety of Read more
The true power of Pilates lies in its adaptability. The exercises are tools—not rules and it’s my role as a teacher to maximise your experience. One of the most powerful ideas in Pilates is that your body is not the same every day and some days you need mobility. A Read more
Your spine is your central support system, communication highway, and movement core. The spine is designed to move in all directions: flexion, extension, rotation, and side-bending. It is also designed to support you—upright posture, load-bearing, and efficient transfer of force. But stress, sleep, emotions, work posture, hydration, and training load Read more
Many professional Pilates courses, teachers and classes brand themself as some sort of Pilates when it is not. Many classes advertised today are fun but not the actual Pilates method. I am one of the many teachers across the world who are all traditionally trained and we’re trying to preserve Read more