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A slower movement gives you time to notice what your body is actually doing.

When you rush, momentum can take over. Your breathing may change, your alignment may shift and other areas of the body may begin compensating.

Try this during your next session:

Choose one familiar exercise and perform it slightly more slowly than usual. Notice where the movement begins, how your breathing responds and whether you can maintain the same control from start to finish.

The challenge is not simply to complete the movement. It is to stay present while you perform it.

Which of these signs do you notice most often?

A colourful meal does not need to be complicated. 🥑🥒🍅

Crunchy chickpea and avocado bowl

You will need:

• 1 tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup of chopped cucumber
• 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
• A handful of leafy greens
• A sprinkle of seeds
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Salt and black pepper

Pat the chickpeas dry, season them and roast at 200°C until lightly crisp. Add them to a bowl with the vegetables, avocado and greens.

Finish with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble the bowl when you are ready for an easy lunch.

Save this recipe for your next meal-prep day. 🌿

Small in size, but full of possibilities. ✨

The Wunda Chair uses spring resistance to challenge balance, coordination, control and whole-body connection through a wide variety of movements.

Depending on the exercise, it can provide support while you learn a movement or add resistance as your strength and confidence develop.

The equipment does not do the work for you. It helps you feel the work more clearly.

PilatesHere’s fully equipped Craighall studio includes the Wunda Chair alongside the Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and auxiliary equipment.

Pilates instruction involves much more than counting repetitions.

Your instructor is observing how your body prepares for a movement, how you maintain your alignment and what changes when the exercise becomes more demanding.

This is why two people may perform different versions of the same exercise. Good instruction is not about forcing every body into one shape. It is about helping each person work with greater awareness and control.

At PilatesHere, sessions are tailored to individual needs, with personal attention and focused work at the centre of the experience.

Swipe through to see what your instructor may be noticing during your session. ➡️

The pelvic curl may look simple, but it asks the body to move with patience, awareness and control.

As you lift, think about peeling the spine away from the mat one section at a time. As you lower, allow each section to reconnect with the mat gradually.

A few helpful cues:

• Keep your knees pointing forward
• Press evenly through both feet
• Avoid gripping through the shoulders
• Move slowly enough to notice each part of the spine
• Keep breathing throughout the movement

The goal is not to lift as high as possible. The goal is to create a smooth, controlled movement.

PilatesHere identifies spinal warming and spinal articulation as key objectives of the pelvic curl.

You do not need to be the strongest, most flexible or most experienced person in the room to begin Pilates. 🌿

Every session is an opportunity to become more aware of how your body moves, where you hold tension and what feels different from one day to the next.

Some movements may feel natural. Others may take time. Both are part of the practice.

At PilatesHere, sessions are tailored to the individual, allowing you to progress with personal attention and focused guidance.

Come as you are. Your practice can grow from there.

A strong plank is not about how long you can hold it. It is about maintaining control and good form from beginning to end.

Keep these cues in mind:

• Create one long line through your head, spine and heels
• Keep your neck neutral and your gaze slightly forward
• Draw your shoulders away from your ears
• Position your elbows beneath your shoulders
• Gently engage your core without holding your breath

Quality always matters more than duration. Begin with a shorter hold you can control, then gradually build from there.

At PilatesHere, sessions are tailored to the individual, helping you develop strength, awareness and confidence through focused movement.

POV: You finally found the reset your body’s been asking for. ✨

Pilates isn’t just a workout, it’s your hour to breathe, strengthen, lengthen, and reconnect.

Pilates mode stays ON around here 🤍

Meal prep = less stress, better choices, and more time for YOU ✨🥗

When healthy meals are already prepared, it becomes so much easier to nourish your body, even on the busiest days.

A little planning today can mean:
🤍 Less decision fatigue
🤍 Fewer skipped meals
🤍 More balanced nutrition
🤍 More energy throughout the week

Wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating routines that support your lifestyle. 🌿

What’s your go-to meal prep staple? 👇