Plies and Pilates

🌸 Menopause Awareness Month 🌸

This month, I’m dedicating time to learn more about menopause, the symptoms, and ways we can support our well-being. As someone navigating perimenopause, I’ve often found myself wondering, “”What on earth is going on in my body?”

It turns out, these symptoms are completely normal—and there are things we can do to feel and function better for work, family, and life.

I’m excited to start reading this new book, filled with the latest research and evidence-based recommendations on how Pilates can be a powerful tool in managing physical, mental, and emotional changes. From helping with muscle aches, changes in bone density, and pelvic health to improving mental clarity and mood balance - Pilates can enhance our quality of life and boost confidence as we navigate these changes.

Can’t wait to learn more and share this journey with you all!

Sharing some cake after class to celebrate my 50th birthday 🥰 I have the most thoughtful clients!
Thank you for always making me smile 😀

Perfect day for Barre class with this wonderful crew 🥰

Feeling energised for the day ahead 💪☀️

For International Women’s Day I wanted to celebrate all the amazing women that work hard to invest in their bodies and themselves and for all the people that embrace equality.

I also wanted to share a story with you which was the highlight of my day.
One of my clients greeted me with a high-five ✋ and a massive “thank you!” This lovely lady just got the results of her latest bone density scan and it showed all results for her hips, back and wrists were in the normal desired range! For someone who works so hard to manage her Osteoporosis with Pilates classes and daily walks, this shows all her hard work is paying off, and we were both pumped! 😀

So we keep doing what we’re doing to keep her bones strong and body mobile.

What an inspiration! 🙌

With our final classes today, we say goodbye to a beautiful client and friend, Bev, who is moving interstate to live her dream. We will miss you lots and lots and have had a ball doing Barre together for nearly 10 years 🥰

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and new year and thank you for making every class so rewarding and so much fun!

Enjoy your break, and I’ll see you in the new year on Saturday 14 January 💕💕

I love this quote from Joseph Pilates.
He really was way ahead of his time when he developed Pilates (which he called Contrology) and knew how to move the body in a way that feels good, and is good for the body.

He also knew how to adapt movement to the needs of each individual. When our bodies and life experiences are so different, there are going to be modifications in exercises that work better for different people.

Having the option to modify exercises for your body can be the key to noticing a change and even healing in your body.

Pliés and Pilates turns two today! 🎉 We had to have cupcakes to celebrate!

Thank you to my beautiful clients that come to class, work hard, laugh just as hard and keep coming back for more.

Looking forward to another year ahead to keep ourselves moving, stay strong and healthy and share a piece of our week 🥰