My Christmas came early last week with the arrival of our studio reformer – to say I was a giddy child is an understatement – the delivery guy had clearly seen it all before and how much I just wanted to get on and start practicing, so he kept the demo short. And so on …
In times of overwhelm the thing that goes first is just that which we should make priority. Our sleep, food choices, peloton bikes and relaxing hobbies are pushed aside. And so as the seasons change and we begin slowing down from the summers to-ing and fro-ing, we can focus again on that which we need …
Between the crazy weather this week and the fuel issue I have been a bit more home-based and it has been a welcome reprieve. In a networking meeting this morning we were talking about hobbies, well-being and taking time away from our businesses. The only problem with being a solo business owner or entrepreneur is …
How many times have you been caught out in these torrential rain storms this week? Storm Barra had arrived! This wild weather has me fully reliving my youth growing up in Northern Ireland and the occasional day trip to the coast in winter…or even summer come to think of it. I will be heading back …
This week has seen me wearing all the layers in this cold weather, leaving constant cups of tea everywhere and speaking to new clients about recent diagnosis and strategies moving forward. It was clear that with a diagnosis or a label of the issue – kyphosis, spondylolisthesis or disc bulge that it can bring with …
Me again! I said I would get more regular at this and here I am! (I mean its just the second one in a row but small pat on the back ) I always start with thinking what if I have nothing to say and then admitting to myself “but you never shut up in …
I am back with some regular blogging and hellos! I will keep them short – put the kettle on and by the time it has boiled you’ll have this read! Those who know me, know I don’t love all the social media, send emails, promote yourself side of running this business. But someone recently reminded …
With our second Sona Spark Summer programme already half way through and many people giving it their first go I thought I would reflect on some of the many reasons to choose Pilates practice. In his book Return to Life Joseph Pilates wrote “Physical Fitness is the first requisite of happiness”. Working out has many …
Having spent last month hunched over my laptop fighting with my new website design and inept skills with technology I am reminded of the significant link between body posture and how it affects subjective energy levels. ‘Subjective’ is used here as it is the subjective response from the individual. Many studies have been done on …
Joining the dots between my posture and my mood….again! Read More »