Audrey Boyle Pilates

19/10/2023

Worth a listen!

How simple exercise can improve your posture, mood, and exercise performance.

13/07/2022

Orford Pilates continues apace over the sultry Suffolk summer. In September I'll be venturing north to the Hebrides to host a Pilates course on beautiful Colonsay so if you'll be around please get in touch. Plenty of opportunities for island sea swims too I hope!

04/12/2021

Why not come to Orford to celebrate Christmas Nia style!

Jen will be holding a Festive Special at Orford town hall on Thurs 16 Dec at 10.30am. A great way to get your fun fitness session in before the rellies descend; socialise with other dancers and revel in some festive fare! Book your session at www.online.earthdance.uk

As is customary for the last Nia session of the year, a donation will be made to charity. This year Jen is generously supporting Parkinson's Care and Support who are aiming to open the UK's first Integrative Therapy Centre for people with PD. https://parkinsonscare.org.uk/ If you can't make it and would like to make a donation anyway please follow the link (if you could identify as Orford Nia that would be fab)

Nia Workshops by EarthdanceNia. Nia combines martial arts, modern dance arts and yoga in a workout set to music. Help to keep your mind and body fit whilst enjoying yourself. Classes in East Suffolk.

14/09/2021

STOP PRESS! Nia will be running at Orford town hall every week on Thursdays at 11.30am. Get your Moon pass below at Earthdance link. We had a great response to our trial class last week so decided to make it a regular dance event! See you there !

25/08/2021

Feel like a quick trot around your kitchen to blow the cobwebs away? Earthdance Jen celebrates Resilience with some great Nia moves alfresco by the Suffolk sea shore. Glorious!

24/08/2021

I am excited that my Nia dancer colleague Jen Johnson will be throwing a dance event at Orford Town Hall at 11.30am on Thursday 9 September.

If everything goes according to plan Jen will be holding regular Orford classes in the future. I shall be attending all the classes but will leave the running of classes to Jen so I can have a really good romp!

As numbers will be limited please book ahead, directly at HTTPS://earthdance.uk

The Orford class is listed under the live classes section on the website. (check out Jen's Refer a Friend offer too!)

Orford Town Hall on the village square is such a great space with plenty of room and ventilation and a lovely wooden floor with a bit of spring that is so much kinder to the joints!

Nia holds no expectations regarding ability or experience - that’s the beauty of this dance style - it’s for everyone irrespective of age, background and physical ability.

Nia Workshops by EarthdanceNia. Nia combines martial arts, modern dance arts and yoga in a workout set to music. Help to keep your mind and body fit whilst enjoying yourself. Classes in East Suffolk.

21/04/2021

Hi everyone I'm holding a Springtime Dance Celebration (in my kitchen!) via zoom at 9-10am on Thursday 29 April. It would be fabulous to see you there (in your kitchen)!

It will be a mix of Nia dance music and other tracks - (and a few of my Dad's fav tunes as a tribute) - followed by a floor stretch.

If you're interested please message me for the link - I'll see you then. There is no charge for this event.

(PS. Wispy scarfs and flamboyant floatiness optional! )

04/04/2021

Are you getting ready to DANCE 💃 💃?!

24/01/2021

I haven’t posted for ages (as FB keep reminding me!) but since last March Zoom Pilates classes have continued apace. They run on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and are mixed ability. If you fancy trying a class - no matter where in the world you are - please message me. First class free and then £48 for 6 week course.

I am also working on a mini Nia dance routine (but space at home rather restricted!) so watch this space.

On a different note we always hear how cold water immersion is so good for us. Julie Symes has taken this to the next level by breaking the ice every morning to wild swim near Glasgow. She’ll be aiming to do this throughout January to raise money for homeless people. Find out more https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Julie-Syme2021?utm_source=sms&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=Julie-Syme2021&utm_campaign=pfp-sms&utm_term=4a0f6b01712d4330986137e92b334792

08/04/2019

If you can, try going barefoot regularly at home and even extending the experience outdoors by wearing zero drop barefoot shoes

20/02/2019

Now here's a challenge!

The sit to rise test is an accurate marker of longevity. It provides a combined assessment of co-ordination, strength, balance and mobility.

The maximum possible score is 10: 5 points for sitting down and 5 points for getting back up. Use of a hand, forearm, knee, or the side of their leg on the ground, or their hand on their own knee, each result in a deduction of one point.

An additional 0.5 points is deducted if the evaluator perceives an unsteady ex*****on or partial loss of balance.

20/12/2018

A brilliant effort this morning from all Orford Nia dancers! A total £250 raised for Ipswich Bus Shelter Project for local homeless people. A massive thankyou to everyone for being so supportive - including those who were unable to dance but donated anyway. Happy Christmas everyone!