Fluent Body Pilates

Between a rock and a hard place? No. Between two marble basins in a very old hamam in an ancient castle. Bodrum Castle was built in the 1400s. In the 1890s it was converted to a prison. This hamam (Turkish bath) was built there to serve the prison staff and 700 prisoners. With thanks to: @michaeltoly for the pic and @sarpersemiz for the music #pilatesaroundtheworld #planking #pilatesforeverybody #cry #palestinewillbefree #fromtherivertothesea

Worldwide we’re seeing the worst in terms of decency, humanity and rational thinking. It’s overwhelming and equilibrium is hard to find and maintain. Awareness, while necessary, can wreak havoc with our mental health. Every day we need to find and focus on what we love. Who we love. Paint the picture, knit the jumper, dance the dance, pat the dog and smell the roses. Cherish everything. For me it’s hugs and a ridiculous long term plank project. With thanks to the tireless @michaeltoly and also to Karen @pilatesplaceyyc who was the beginning and @strong_bendyreformer for three lovely classes in Hackney Wick The last couple of weeks have been a #pilatesaroundtheworld intensive. Zürich, Paris, London and Athens. I think we’ve made up for lost time! #pilateseverywhere #pilatesaroundtheworld #plankingaroundtheworld #rollup #imagine #worldpeace #freegaza #fromtherivertothesea

Lake Zurich. Maybe a window for a little Swiss Roll or two? Always 🇨🇭 #rollup #pilatesaroundtheworld #pilateseverywhere #pilateseveryday #pilates

This made me laugh. It seems that there is a parallel universe in yoga land and, well, who doesn’t love Babar ♥️🐘♥️

Anniversary plankasaurus!
33 years in. Who’d a thunk it?

A windy plank waiting for a ferry. Hold on to your hat!

A Day After Coronation Plank. Very glad Warwick and I got our blues in sync.

Well, re-embracing the travelling plank is on my mind. I don’t teach anymore as our lives have taken crazy new directions and my self practice is not as disciplined as it should be.
But, the plank. So much fun to be had in unexpected places!
This is Tipsy in Lisbon.
Rusty. Hopefully form will revisit.

Long time between planks. Please don't be alarmed. My knees are not on the ground! A wardrobe malfunction. Note to self: wrong skirt for an impulse plank.

What do you do when on the most famous, most perfect tiered grass school rugby field? A plank. Sadly, no Haka today. Just a plank.