Yoga means “union”. For me, it was the union between body and mind - this beautiful connection that is so easily overlooked.  Alongside its obvious physical benefits (strength, mobility, balance, flexibility…) practising yoga can help to make us more aware, conscious, and accepting of “the moment”.  We can apply this not just to our physical bodies and how we move them, but to ourselves; our actions, our thoughts, our words.  Yoga is a way of life, not simply an hour on the mat.

Pilates focuses on the spine and “core”. “A healthy spine = a healthy life!”  We’ve all heard it, but have we truly considered it??  The spine literally holds our skeleton upright, and all other body extremities come from it.  It encases our spinal cord - the vital channel for our nerves.  By keeping the spine flexible and strong, circulation is increased and the nerves get the support they need to properly function.  The “core” or “powerhouse” - where we move from - is strengthened in Pilates, allowing us to function more efficiently and safely in everyday life. The spine is carried by the pelvis. No proper action is possible without good control of the pelvic joints. No correct posture is possible without the pelvis being able to move freely in the hip joints and small of the back.  A strong and agile pelvic floor supports our internal organs, allowing them too to function as they should.

Dance is simply joyous! When we allow ourselves to get lost in our own bodies, or lost in a piece of music, we can truly liberate our movement and see our physical body transform, allowing us a safe space for the expression of feelings. The types of dance available to us are endless, making it literally something for everybody!

Why not be versatile with your practices & stay open to explore your body and different methods of safe, effective movement??