Explained by Certified Pre/Postnatal Pilates Instructors Is postnatal recovery necessary? Pregnancy and childbirth are one of the most life-changing events that a woman will go through in her lifetime. Particularly during the 9 months of pregnancy, the woman’s body goes through so many changes that alters the condition of the body and thus requires…
Are you suffering from neck, back or shoulder pain? Have you noticed more pain and tightness since working from home? If so, you may have “Office Syndrome”! Office Syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur after holding an improper posture for prolonged periods of time. It is typically seen in people sitting in the…
You might ask, what is energy balance? Energy balance is the relationship between energy in (calories from food & drink) and energy out (calories burned for our daily requirements). If the balance is off, a number of things happen and that includes weight changes. When the energy in is higher than the energy out, the…
2020 has been challenging. As we look to the promise of a new year, it is good to take a step back and take stock of the new normal that has impacted our lives. One of the best ways to start is from within. When was the last time you had any “ME” time? Having “ME”…
In front of the glare of a computer screen, you are sweating your way through an intense virtual workout, and every muscle in your body is complaining. Have you inadvertently thrown your back out? Or is this what your body is supposed to feel like after all those leg lifts and planks? How do you…
An insight of Mayni’s Pilates Journey: My Pilates journey started in two phases. First was when I was in my early-20s during which my main concern was to be physically toned enough to wear a bikini for a beach trip. It was a time when Pilates as an exercise just started becoming more mainstream in…
“Can you tell me why a spiral design seems omnipresent in our natural world and the universe?” writes in a curious reader to the popular science magazine Discover. Across the board, it seems the swirls, curls, whorls and whirls of natural patterns arise from varying physical principles, and the bottom line answer is, “we don’t really know.”…
There is often a debate on whether running is an ideal form of exercise to get fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some people love it, some hate it! Like it or loath it, there was a recent review of research which showed some VERY interesting results which may well make you reach for those…
Every year thousands of people flock to the pristine winter slopes in Niseko, seeking out that famous powder. If you are one of the lucky ones who is planning on doing the same this season, a gentle reminder that along with the abundance of snow, the beautiful views and the delicious ramen comes the risk…
In our modern day lives, travel has become an essential part of not only our pleasure but our work as well. We all know how challenging keeping to a fitness routine can be when we are on the road. Thankfully, it is absolutely possible to keep up a Pilates routine while travelling from your airplane…