Rachel WalshJun 152 minHow ‘shoulder stabilisation’ can help to prevent injuryThe ‘shoulder girdle’ is made up of the two scapulae (shoulder blades) and the two clavicles (collarbones) and each have articulation...
Rachel WalshApr 102 minWhy do we do rolling exercises in Pilates?They’re not everyone’s cup of tea, but rolling exercises are a key element of the original 34 mat exercises designed by Joseph Pilates....
Rachel WalshNov 28, 20212 minWhat is Osteoporosis and how can Pilates help to prevent it?Did you know that 30% of women over 65 and 70% of women over 75 have osteoporosis? The condition weakens bones, making them fragile and...
Rachel WalshJul 17, 20212 minDemystifying Pilates – what is ‘neutral spine’?We’re often told to make sure we’re in ‘neutral spine’ in a Pilates class, but what does this actually mean? We know that Pilates...
Rachel WalshJun 5, 20212 minWhat does ‘engage your core’ mean and are you doing it properly?When we do Pilates, we are often told to ‘engage’ our ‘core’ but do we really understand how to do this effectively? Here is a quick...
Rachel WalshOct 30, 20202 minKeeping your focus this winterSo, it looks like it might be a long winter. I don’t know about you, but the prospect of increased restrictions, darkness and the wet...
Rachel WalshAug 31, 20201 minCovid-19: guidelines for returning to the Village HallI'm so excited to welcome you all back to real life classes! However, given the situation, I've outlined below how I'm planning to keep...
Rachel WalshJul 25, 20202 minTo continue Pilates online or go back to face-to-face classes?As we all gradually ease out of lockdown and shops and restaurants, gyms and swimming pools start to reopen, it feels a bit like ‘normal’...
Rachel WalshJun 30, 20202 minHow it all began.. a brief history of PilatesDid you know that Pilates was originally used to rehabilitate soldiers during the First World War? Or that it was popular with dancers...
Rachel WalshMay 31, 20203 min‘And breathe’… How Pilates helps you to calm downOne of the major upsides to being in lockdown is the lack of pollution and spending more time in nature. We no longer hear the drone of...