What’s an Oov? The unique curves of the Oov is designed to support the natural curvature of our spine to provide stability and/or mobility depending on where it is needed. It is made of a dense foam that’s engineered to compress under the user’s weight to a certain point, after which it will push back…

Winter is fast approaching and just last week, there’s sight of the first snow on the peak of Mt Yotei which is visible from Focus’s Pilates and Physio clinic in Niseko Japan! As you consider your upcoming winter holiday, be it Japan or other location, it is worth putting some thought into how you are…

Many of us are creatures of habit when it comes to exercising. We tend to attend the same classes or log the same workout and it’s perfectly normal especially if it’s a class that you simply love or a workout that your body is comfortable with. Though, it’s good to maintain a regular exercise routine…

Our wrist, a very mobile part of our body, plays a major role in our daily lives - from typing, to lifting a cup of drink, dressing/grooming, turning a door knob, wringing a towel, ironing and carrying a weight. Hence, discomfort at our wrist is a cause of concern for many. Read on as our…

It is recommended to maintain a consistent exercise routine as it is helpful for a fuss-free pregnancy and Pilates is an excellent low-impact form of exercise to do whilst pregnant. Below are a few of the many benefits of staying active during pregnancy: increased energy levels; more endorphin production, which promotes happier moods and better…

If you’ve been interested in dance, creative improvisations or mindfulness through movement, you will have an opportunity to explore it in our Yoga Flow class which will be available from June.   This class is a Vinyasa (flow-based) practice,  where you follow the breath to flow from pose to pose, with Sun Salutations and its…

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a common condition faced by many. Instead of a straight line down the back, there’s a sideway curve of the spine, sometimes looking like a letter “C” or “S”. Can we treat or prevent it? The onset of scoliosis cannot be prevented, unfortunately. Most cases of scoliosis (around 80%) are…

It’s quite a dramatic opening line, however looking at our physiology, we are actually the most efficient running animal on the planet.  I’m not talking about speed; your neighborhood squirrel will beat you in a race to catch the bus, I’m talking about running efficiency and endurance. Over a long enough distance a trained runner…

How does Organ Massage help our bodies to function optimally?   What is Visceral Manipulation a.k.a Organ Massage? Visceral Manipulation developed by world-renowned French Osteopath and Physical Therapist, Jean-Pierre Barral is a gentle hands on technique used to enhance the motion of our organs and integrating movement of the body as a whole. Our organs…

With the end of 2018, you may be reflecting on fitness goals to set coming this new year. Be it reducing back pain, safely working out during pregnancy or rounding out your on-season training. Here are 5 great reasons on why you should start Pilates in 2019! Core stabilisation Pilates exercises are known to target…