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 8
- 2 min
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 18
- 4 min
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 17
- 6 min
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 3
- 4 min
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 4
- 5 min
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 19
- 4 min
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 1
- 4 min
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 12
- 4 min
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 22
- 7 min
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 12
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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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joannaboyes1
- Sep 29, 2023
- 3 min
WHAT TO EAT BEFORE AND AFTER PILATES CLASS.
Whether your a morning, lunchtime or evening Pilates class person it can be hard to find the balance between feeling ravenous and having...
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joannaboyes1
- Sep 1, 2023
- 2 min
Self Care - are you participating?
September is self care awareness month and what better time is there to check that you are taking time to do things that serve you and...
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joannaboyes1
- Aug 18, 2023
- 5 min
Exercising to improve mental health. What exercise is best?
Low mood and depression can be brought on by any number of things and the first time it hits can take a person by surprise and it can be...
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