‘Co-ordination of mind, body and spirit’, J Pilates

There are many definitions for what well-being means, the OED definition is ‘the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy’. In 2012 a new definition for well-being was proposed by Dodge et al,  ‘as the balance point between an individual’s resource pool and the challenges faced’ summarised by the image below and you can read the…

Quality sleep is as essential to survival as food and water. Poor quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Just as stress and anxiety trigger insomnia and other sleep problems, lack of sleep increases stress and anxiety. Poor sleep makes us more vulnerable to the…

This BBC article on wellbeing raises some interesting points, they asked experts what single thing they would recommend people should do to improve their health, assuming they are an adult who is otherwise healthy and not a smoker.  I particularly liked the self-awareness tips.  It takes years to really understand yourself and that’s a huge benefit…

Many of us want to put in place good well-being and exercise habits for the new year but how do we over-ride our natural desire to snuggle under the duvet and reach for some snacks. This is what radio presenter Bob Johnson and I were discussing on Wycombe Sound this morning. Have a listen here:…

Pilates is renowned for its mind-body approach to fitness, and at the heart of this practice lies diaphragmatic breathing. In this article, we’ll delve into the importance of diaphragmatic breathing in Pilates and how it can elevate your practice. The Essence of Diaphragmatic Breathing Diaphragmatic breathing, often called deep or abdominal breathing, involves engaging the…

The word ‘mantra’ feels a bit chanty, something abstract to repeat to help clear your mind. However, these mantras are little sayings some smart people have shared that embody really powerful and practical advice to help counteract the voice of negativity in your mind.  I particularly like ‘Figure it out’ – to snap you from…