Postural Awareness in Motherhood
Posture isn’t just about how we stand. Posture is dynamic; we move through different postures as we sit, stand, walk and move. Postural changes during motherhood are common. Sometimes these are due to changes that occurred during pregnancy, sometimes to compensate for muscle weaknesses, and some as a result of frequent lifting, carrying or nursing. Postural changes can have knock on effects on how our body feels. In this short blog article Gina talks about postural changes in motherhood and a sense of postural awareness can help us
Guest Blog - Postnatal Birth Support
During pregnancy, there is a lot of emphasis on preparing for birth and labour. The precious postnatal period is often overlooked but it is crucial when we talk about ongoing mental and emotional wellbeing for the whole family. In this blog, Samantha Adams talks about the importance of support during the postnatal period, and the many & varied ways a postnatal doula can support you.
The Art of Breathing in Pilates - Part 1: “…learn to breathe correctly”
This two part blog focusses on the art of breathing. Why it is such an integral part of Joseph Pilates’ method, how we can “learn to breathe correctly” and how we can use the breath to assist us in our exercises.