How can we future proof ourselves? How does what we do today impact how we are tomorrow? Join Claire and Sophie as they discuss how the time we spend practicing Pilates is an investment in what we will be like, both mentally and physically, as we grow older. Claire owns Chapel Allerton Pilates, Leeds and is a world-leading educator in Pilates and Pilates for Pelvic Health. If you would like to learn more from Claire and her team they offer classes both online and in person, live and pre-recorded. There really is a class for everyone. You can find out more at Chapel Allerton Pilates and Claire ..read more

What is menopause? How about perimenopause? And how can Pilates help? Claire and Sophie chat about the onset of menopause and Claire shares what we can do to support ourselves both before, during and after menopause. They chat about the importance of conversations and how movement can help. Claire also outlines how women who might be having symptoms can be supported in class. Menopause cafe link https://www.menopausecafe.net/ Did you know that Claire owns Chapel Allerton Pilates, Leeds and is a world-leading educator in Pilates and Pilates for Pelvic Health? If you would like to learn more fro ..read more

Have you thought about trying Pilates or something else in life and stopped yourself because you don't think you can. We talk about the barriers we put in place that prevent us from pursuing our dreams and goals and how Pilates really has no barriers to entry. We bust a lot of myths about who does Pilates and what Pilates actually is.  Did you know that Claire owns Chapel Allerton Pilates Leeds and is a world-leading educator in Pilates and Pilates for Pelvic Health? If you would like to learn more from Claire and her team they offer classes both online and in person, live and pre-recorde ..read more

To explore the community surrounding Pilates and the benefits of this, in this week’s episode, Claire and Sophie welcome their friend and local business owner, Jo McBeath. Jo chats about how she became a Pilates convert and Claire and Jo explore how fundamental the community is in their work. Claire’s Pilates studio https://chapelallertonpilates.co.uk/ You can find Jo’s gift shop and workshop, Chirpy here https://www.chirpystore.co.uk/ and info about fiver fest on Instagram here @fiverfestchapelallerton ..read more

How do Pilates props help us to move more freely? What small equipment is handy to have for your Pilates practice at home? In this week’s episode, Claire and Sophie discuss the benefits of Pilates props including the foam roller, the Oov, the stretchy band, magic circle, spine corrector and dowel. They also chat about why we use a mat in Pilates. Special offer join Claire's online Pilates Pick n Mix classes using the code Podcast to get 10% discount off the £49.80 price for all 8 classes  Join Claire's Pick n Mix Pilates Classes Joining Claire in these classes will mean you always have ac ..read more

Welcome to your Pilates for Prolapse Class in celebration of Prolapse Awareness Month June 2023. This class is brought to you by Whole Body Pelvic Health Online the all-new Membership where Pelvic Floor Exercises are completely Reinvented. Use the link below to find out more and join the community of women already reclaiming their life by restoring their pelvic floor. Whole Body Pelvic Health Membership by Claire Sparrow ..read more

Why is Pilates called Pilates? Whatever is Corkscrew, Swan Dive and Boomerang? How can we change our language to promote a positive mindset? In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss the importance of the language we use in Pilates and the impact of reframing what we say in improving what we believe we can do. TED talk mentioned: Your body language may shape who you are. Amy Cuddy reimaginingyou.afterclass@gmail.com For more information on Claire’s studio visit Chapel Allerton Pilates ..read more

As we get older, many women consign themselves to sitting on the sidelines whether that be in sport, on holiday or even in the bedroom. We talk about how we, as women, can avoid this happening and also how we can help ourselves to move back into the centre of the action. We also share how Pilates can help with our body image, confidence and that all important parents’ race at school Sports Day ..read more

To support Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, we chat about all things prolapse and show how consistency and commitment to Pilates can help restore your Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Sophie admits she knows very little about it and Claire helps us to understand what it is, how we can prevent it and how we can help and support ourselves if we have a Pelvic Organ Prolapse. This episode is brought to you by Whole Body Pelvic Health Online the all-new Membership where Pelvic Floor Exercises are completely Reinvented. Use the link below to find out more and join the community of women already reclaimi ..read more

Why how we breathe matters in Pilates and in life. Ever wondered whether there’s a right way to breathe during Pilates? How should we be breathing during life? Why does this matter? In this episode, Claire will take you through a breathing practice which she uses to get herself and her clients centred and ready for class and explains why this is so important. Sophie chats about being a mouth breather and the impact this can have. This informative episode will also give you tips and techniques to incorporate breath work into your everyday life. Books mentioned include: Breath: The New Science o ..read more