Pilates with Joy

06/11/2025

Although there are different approaches to Pilates, many of the exercises that crossover the different interpretations have been shown to benefit numerous health issues such as Parkinson's disease.

It's likely that many other factors besides just Pilates contributed to the benefits observed.

However, if someone enjoys Pilates it's very likely it will help them!

Tell your clients about the evidence based benefits of Pilates!

Movement is medicine

Tom

15/10/2025

11/09/2025

Pilates isn’t about memorising exercises, it’s about feeling them.

You don’t need a degree to know when your body feels aligned, supported and alive.

Whether you’re deepening your own practice or guiding others through theirs, Pilates teaches us to listen, not just to muscles but to movement. When we slow down enough to hear, that’s when movement starts to speak.

This idea is at the heart of the Pilates method: mind, body & spirit. And it’s what I remind myself often when in my own practice.

For Pilates teachers and lifelong learners alike, this is your reminder to move with presence, not performance. Precision, but with a purpose. And 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

13/08/2025

06/08/2025

Ooh, we can try this next week 😁

03/08/2025

More variations of the teaser we have been doing in class.

29/07/2025

This is why you need to do Pilates 😁

29/05/2025

A reminder of some of the exercises we've been doing this month.

Work those pits, feel the burn! 🔥

25/04/2025

I know some of my clients have this so thought it worth sharing.

It’s been a while since I have made a book suggestion but in preparation for our next Movement Lab on 7th May I dug out this great read.

I once had the privilege to attend a workshop with Isobel Knight and her passion and lived knowledge of Hypermobility syndromes is extensive.

I often recommend this book to not only teachers but to clients.
Many people live HSD for decades without a diagnosis and struggle to understand why they have certain symptoms, this book not only helps them join up the dots but it lets them know they are not alone.

This book is a must for everyone who works with Hypermobility or anyone who feels that they may be on the HSD spectrum.

If you are a Movement Teacher and would like to discuss this subject more, then why not join me for our next Movement Lab where we will be exploring Hypermobility.

We meet on Wednesday 7th May at 7pm. Recording is available to everyone who registers.

To register see link ⬆️ or visit my website www.marythornton.uk/ teachertraining

09/03/2025

07/03/2025

More ways to get up from the floor without using your hands 🤣

02/03/2025

Giving me ideas for next time we use the foam roller.😊