In my previous post (see here), I introduced the reason why our sensory systems are an integral part of practicing Pilates. Today I want to go into more detail about the lesser-known sensory systems and explore how they each relate to Pilates. What Is The Vestibular System? Everybody has that friend who loves to go on the waltzers at the funfair? Going round and round? Versus the ones that get car sick if they even look at their phone screen? That’s a perfect example of how our vestibular systems can interpret sensory information completely differently. Your vestibular system is the senso ..read more

Ever since making this really easy Sweet Christmas Mincemeat recipe I’ve never bought my mincemeat from the shops! Originally the recipe was from my trusty Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course which she has extracted all of the Christmas recipes you would ever want into a single book and nowerdays you don’t even have to buy the books as Delia has put all of her recipies online. The recipe I use now is a little bit more fluid based on what is in the cupboards…. Ingredients 1 lb Cooking (Bramley) apples, cored and chopped small (no need to peel them) 2 oz flaked almonds 4 tsp mixed ground s ..read more

The A to Z of Bone Health Each october it is Bone Heath Month, so I thought I would write a fun A to Z of Bone Health to explain some of the terms associated with Bone Health along with some suggestions on how to keep your Bones Healthy. This post follows on from the post I wrote a while ago about how Pilates can help your Bone Health. G is for Genetics BoneHealth F is for Fracture BoneHealth E is for Exercise BoneHealth D is for DEXA scan BoneHealth C is for Calcium BoneHealth B is for Bones, Bones, Bones BoneHealth A is for Alignment BoneHealth The post The ..read more

Cake Vegan Chocolate and Banana Oat Muffins Posted on Today at 10:06 am This vegan chocolate and banana oat muffins recipe was donated to me by the wonderful Katie of Little Green Duck. Not taking long to whip up and using up those bananas that have been sitting for a while – they taste fabulous and are a great way to start the day. I seem to be posting a lot of recipes at the moment that can double as breakfast and dessert, because who doesn’t love something that goes as well with custard or ice cream as it does with your morning cereal? The great thing about a lot of my vegan recipes ..read more

Kimel Community Cafe The first in the new series “101 places to eat cake with dogs” that I am going to share with you is the wonderful Kimel Community Cafe. We had a lazy Saturday gardening the morning then once it had cooled down a bit out for a long dog walk. Lucky for us we have the most wonderful Community Cafe on the outskirts of Wokingham about a mile from our house. We’ve got various routes to reach it, this weekend we went via Lesley Sears & Viking Fields. Lesley Sears field had recently been mown so there were several families enjoying the piece and quiet. Viking field has been ..read more

Those of you that know me will be aware of my love of cake, both eating and making. Here’s a story about my adventures making Swiss Rolls Once upon a time (2014 to be exact) to give my brain a rest whilst teaching I was inspired to try out the technical challenges that are given to the participants of the Great British Bake Off. In addition to testing my baking skills I thought I would use this as a way of getting into the habit of writing blog posts. The technical challenges were as follows: Swiss Roll Florentines Ciabatta Tiramisu Cake Mini Pear Pies Prinsesstarta Kouign-Amann Povitica S ..read more

You’ve seen the adverts on social media and fancy trying my Pilates Foam Roller Class. You’re a little apprehensive about what will happen / what the format is and what you need to have to make sure you are ready for the class. Below I hope I can demystify what will happen and answer your questions. If I don’t, pop over to the FAQ page and it might be on there, if it’s not, please send me a message and I’ll reply. There are no silly questions just unanswered ones! Table of Contents Before a Pilates Foam Roller class? What to wear? And on my feet? Anything else? Set up your environ ..read more

Bone Density: What Is It And Why Is It Important? Most of us understand the need to have strong bones (good bone density), particularly as we age. Would you be surprised to know that poor bone density and osteoporosis are not problems solely experienced by older people? Bones provide the framework our bodies need to secure our muscles, protect our organs and store the calcium we need. I want to explain what it is and why it’s important that we all think about our bones, even before we turn 30! What Is Bone Density? Our bones are living tissues that change and regenerate throughout our lives ..read more

Did you know that hydration and Pilates need to go hand in hand in order to help with muscle recovery? Well, now you know! Good hydration means you are giving yourself the opportunity to get the most out of your class and your body. It keeps your brain alert and your energy levels high. Let’s have a look at why. Table of Contents Why Are Hydration and Pilates Important To Each Other How Much Is Enough Water? Is It Possible to Drink Too Much Water? Barriers To Drinking Enough Water Should I Drink Water During My Pilates Class? The average person’s daily water intake should be around 1 ..read more

2023 Pilates Class Registration This page is all about signin up for… 2023 Block 2 Start Date 27th February End Date 7th April It is a 6 week block so the block price is £60. PAYG classes are £15 per class payable in advance. [contact-form-7] So, your health has changed since you last filled in the enrollment form? Click here to go fill in the enrollment form. The post 2023 Pilates Class Registration appeared first on www.pawprintspilatescake.co.uk ..read more