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Them stones, them bones.
Have a go at kicking off your shoes and going a little more barefoot. How to do that transition while gardening.
Your bottom and squatting over the toilet – my new platform!
My fancy new squatting platform, so skilfully built by one of my students. This photo taken as I was about to teach the Thursday movement class. I was very excited as you can see. This gets your legs strong fast! My version of the squatting platform for home....
Start climbing gates and stop being so lazy.
Jacquelyn choosing to climb over the gate while tramping at Sandy Bay. Figuring out how to get general movement into everyday life. Here's what we've been working on in My Rehab Class on Thursday mornings. Ways to get moving every day. Ways to improve joint health....
Notes from the unicorn: Get out of your chair and poop better.
Do you ever suffer from constipation? Do you have haemorrhoids? Have you noticed that since the baby, it is more difficult to poop? Do you suffer from incontinence? Do you sit for long periods on the toilet wishing it would move faster? Have a look at this video. It...
My Rehab Class: Use your time wisely at work!
Why not move while you sit typing? Why not stretch while reading an email? Why not dig a spikey ball into the buttocks while you're driving? Why not take your arms behind your chair to extend your breastbone (we call it the giggle button!) to make you taller? (and...
MY REHAB CLASS: Broomstick wisdom for your back health!
My Rehab Class: What we learnt this week. When you wish to learn a new skill, you don’t practice THAT skill to learn it!!! If you’d like to do a better squat for gardening, to achieve a smoother stride for walking, or be able to get on and off the floor to the...
MY REHAB CLASS: What we learnt this week…
My Rehab Class. What we learnt this week: When you are learning to get flexible, you need to learn first how to be strong. Huh? That doesn't make sense? If you are planning to open your shoulders, create open posture and stretch the chest, first learn to protect the...
BLOG NO. 8: I’m so excited!
I have a new trainer, her name is Valerie (See link below). I am inspired. I'm learning 'how to run again'. In the process I'm also learning about Cross Fit/ low mileage running and using a strength/skill based approach to endurance sport. My next event is...
BLOG NO. 7: Tucking your bottom is NOT the answer to good posture!
What NOT to do with your back. Don’t tuck! If I only had a chance to educate you all BEFORE you went to mainstream Pilates classes, BEFORE you went to group yoga, BEFORE you thought your bottom looked too big and decided to hide it under your torso, thinking you’re...