Balancing Exercise and Self Care and Managing the Winter Months
MANAGING IN WINTER Daylight is scarce, the days seem so short, the weather is colder, whether you are in Spain or Scotland it's all...
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joannaboyes1
Oct 304 min read
Protein-How much is enough? How much is too much? what are the effects of having too much?
WHY WE NEED PROTEIN IN OUR DIET. We all need Protein in our diet and how much will depend on your age, your activity levels and health....
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joannaboyes1
Oct 1111 min read
Autumn/winter Newsletter 2024
The air is definitely getting cooler if not cold at times. In Yin Yoga we have over the last couple of weeks begin to say goodbye to...
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joannaboyes1
Sep 75 min read
Yin Yoga - My journey of self discovery.
The Beginning... I was first started Yin Yoga a few years ago although I already knew a little from my Niece (also a Yoga Teacher) and I...
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joannaboyes1
Aug 82 min read
20 minutes Yin Yoga sequence to start the day feeling energised and focussed. (hold each pose for 3 minutes)
Sphinx Pose- How to get into the pose: Lay on your front with your elbows bent and arms laid flat on the mat and placed in front of your...
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joannaboyes1
Jul 184 min read
6 Fantastic reasons for strength Training in all stages of The menopause.
More women are becoming increasingly aware of the signs of menopause as thankfully there is much more information on the symptoms of both...
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joannaboyes1
Jun 176 min read
Managing Anxiety/high anxiety/ low mood
Anxiety No matter how low or high, anxiety is awful, it can escalate and stop you from living a full and happy life. It's not something...
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joannaboyes1
Jun 34 min read
Have You become a slave to exercise?
Exercise in all its different forms is good for our physical and mental health and well being When we find something that we enjoy,...
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joannaboyes1
May 45 min read
How to move from beginner to intermediate and advanced Pilates?
People take up Pilates for many different reasons and the important thing to realise and remember is that Pilates is a journey and it's a...
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joannaboyes1
Apr 194 min read
9 reasons to fall in love with the magic circle, the ring that does does it all.
Pilates ring, ring of fire, magic circle, whatever You want to call it, is a great piece of equipment to add to your Mat Pilates practice...
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joannaboyes1
Apr 14 min read
How does Pilates help in other exercises? How does a strong core help you gain strength in other exercises ?
You may already know or have heard that Pilates is good for you and having a strong core is good for bad backs but do you know why and do...
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joannaboyes1
Mar 124 min read
6 Reasons why you should try Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga is a wonderfully ancient practice that helps heal our bodies, calm our busy over thinking, planning brains and allows us, to...
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joannaboyes1
Feb 227 min read
Searching for Perfection
What is perfection? Why do we get so hung up on it? What psychological damage can it do? is it worth it? Can it ever be achieved? Is...
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joannaboyes1
Jan 123 min read
Yin Yoga vs other Yoga what is the difference?
Yin Yoga In Yin Yoga the poses are static. Once in the pose its held anywhere from 2-4 minutes and even longer for the very experienced...
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joannaboyes1
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Reflect and Reset
The New Year provides the perfect opportunity to REFLECT on 2023 and RESET your mind for 2024 REFLECT A bit of non judgemental...
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joannaboyes1
Dec 17, 20236 min read
Christmas Newsletter 2023.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A HUGE WELCOME TO NEW WEBSITE SUBSCRIBERS, NEW PILATES & YOGA CLASS FRIENDS. Its that crazy time of year again...
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joannaboyes1
Nov 30, 20236 min read
7 Yin Yoga Poses & Mat pilates exercises to serve you well when you're short of time.
A Little bit of Pilates and Yin Yoga is better than none at all. When You're short of time it can be all too easy to let your Pilates and...
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joannaboyes1
Nov 9, 20234 min read
6 Mistakes to avoid in pilates class.
When You are on your mat your mind should be focussed on your body, this is to make sure you can tell what feels right and what doesn't...
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joannaboyes1
Oct 20, 20232 min read
LOW IMPACT HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING - JUST AS EFFECTIVE AS HIGH IMPACT
Not everyone is suited to high impact exercises. It is hard on the joints and can lead to injury. Not everyone wants, has room for or...
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joannaboyes1
Oct 6, 20237 min read
NIDDERDALE FITNESS PILATES AND YOGA
AUTUMN AND WINTER NEWSLETTER Hi Everyone, I scrolled and scrolled to find a picture relative to autumn in this country, allot of the...
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