September 2015 - Pilates with Eimear

Head and neck alignment

Did you know you move your head minutely approx 600 times per hour?! Your skull is heavy (about 5kg) and ideally should balance directly above the shoulders with a natural curve of the cervical spine. This is the case whether you are: standing up lying on your back (either flat on the mat OR with […]

Getting the most out of your pilates class

Eimear

Good alignment is important – your pilates class is a chance to retrain muscle habits. Quick posture checks before and during any movement can help you avoid injury and get maximum benefit from your class. Here is what you need to know: Stand up straight. When I ask you to stand up tall, that means keeping

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