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Exploring Resilience
We can be resilient physically, mentally or emotionally. Ideally, we’re resilient in all three ways – but we probably need two to have a healthy level of resilience.
Sisterhood Solidarity and Wellbeing: The Power of Connection
Studies have consistently shown that mutually beneficial social relationships are vital for maintaining good mental and physical health.
It'll Not Be Lonely This Christmas!
Will you be alone this Christmas? You are no alone in this, and Christmas can still be enjoyable.
How Pilates Helps Your Body be Winter Ready
Pilates classes can provide safer more efficient movement through the toughest Scottish winter weather
Overcoming Anxiety: A Personal View
Why not have a go at these methods if you experience anxiety and it's negatively impacting on your life. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Using Art & Creativity to Practice Mindfulness: Something We Can All Do!
Whether you use paints or other mediums, injecting art and creativity can have some amazing benefits when practicing mindfulness.
That’s How We Roll
Welcome to our guest blog by Gillian Booth from acorepilates - here she explores using a ball to aid practice during Pilates.
Techniques To Stay Focused During Pilates
Welcome to the second part of our guest blog by Gillian Booth from acorepilates - in this one she explores the techniques to stay focused during Pilates
Mindfulness and Pilates - A New Movement?
Pilates and mindfulness are practices that complement each other in many ways. Both emphasize the importance of being present in the moment and connecting the mind and body.
Why Can’t I Sleep?
Poor sleep seems endemic in our society. But there are several different exercises that can help sleep – things we can listen to / things we can do – that might make sleep more likely.
Why Practice Silence?
When was the last time that you experienced silence? True silence? Is there really any such thing?
April Reflections
Can you believe we've reached the end of the fourth month in 2023? We're a third of the way through the year!! It has felt like such a full month, with so much that's happened - it's felt like a bit of a whirlwind!
The purpose of life
The purpose of life is a subjective and personal question. Many people throughout history have asked the question, "What is the purpose of life?"
March Reflections
As March draws to a close, take some time out and reflect over the last month. A monthly reflection is an opportunity to look at how you're doing, how you're feeling, and use that information to decide how your next month is going to be and what you are going to do.
Coping with Life Transitions
We all go through lots of transitions in life, and yet these can feel overwhelming and scary. I’ve been reading about the variety of transitions, and how these can affect us in different ways.
Why we should embrace change
Change is an inevitable part of life. It can be scary, uncomfortable, and even painful at times. Embracing change can bring many benefits to our lives, let’s explore some of them.
Coping with unexpected change
Coping with change can be difficult enough, but what if that change is completely unexpected?
Managing Change
Welcome to March, and the introduction of our new topic – “Managing Change”.
My Journey into Rest
Hard work pays off, and I am delighted to announce that after training for one year of training, I am a Daring to Rest Facilitator. However, my journey towards this has not always been straightforward!