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Working from home in Derby or Burton? Try Pilates!
Are you working from home in Hilton, Hatton or Tutbury? If you're anything like me, you're sitting at your desk, keeping warm and you'll...

Steph J
Jan 2, 20241 min read


Should You Stop Moving with Back Pain?
So, you're suffering with back pain. Should you take a break from exercise? Many people believe that they should make efforts to avoid...

Steph J
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Stretching DOESN'T Lengthen Muscles
It's actually retraining your nervous system... Say whaaaaatttt?!? When we stretch a muscle, sensory receptors in our muscles called...

Steph J
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Fitness? Contemporary? Classical? - What type of Pilates am I doing?!
(Please note this blog is written based on my own opinions and experiences of the Pilates industry... many teachers will have their own...

Steph J
Feb 10, 20214 min read


Tall, Short, Fat, Thin, Uneven Leg Lengths...?
Back Pain Myth no.3: You have back pain because you are tall/short/thin/fat/have uneven leg lengths.... NOOOOOO! Back Pain is UNIVERSAL!...

Steph J
Feb 10, 20212 min read


Sit Ups Galore Ain't Good For Your Core!
Spinal instability can be a cause of back pain when the surrounding ligaments and muscles are under - or unevenly developed. This...

Steph J
Jan 29, 20212 min read


How often should I practice Pilates?
You've probably heard loads about all the benefits that Pilates can offer for your fitness, health, posture, overall wellbeing, back...

Steph J
Jan 19, 20212 min read


You actually DON'T need time off work...
Back Pain Myth : You need time off work ... NOPE! Now... let's be clear here.. I am talking *PURELY* from a back pain perspective. We...

Steph J
Jan 12, 20212 min read


Exciting News!
In January, I'll be running a 4 week Intro to Pilates Matwork course via Zoom! If you've ever wanted to... - Improve posture - Improve...

Steph J
Dec 29, 20201 min read


And we're OFF - er!!!
We're off! After months of hard work, study and planning - The Posture Practice is finally here! The mirrors are up, the floor is down &...

Steph J
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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