OUR BLOG
How is Pilates different from yoga?
Many people will group Mat Pilates and yoga in the same category, since they're both (usually) done barefoot, on a Mat, in a studio, and have a general focus on lengthening and breathing. But, the similarities pretty much end there! While yoga is more about...
read more
The Plank
One of the most popular moves in Pilates is “The Pilates Plank”, a classic exercise used to strengthen and elongate arm and abdominal muscles. The Plank can be modified in many ways and is easy to do, making it an effective exercise for anyone, even if you don't...
read more
Pilates & Sailing retreat
LOVE Pilates and always wanted to try SAILING? Read on! This summer you can join a spacious 53 foot sailing yacht with comfortable double ensuite cabins. Departing from Lymington you will be sailing into the beautiful Solent and stay somewhere different every...
read more
Pilates gives ironman star the edge
If you thought that Pilates was a Zen-based activity for women, ironman Kendrick Louis wants to have a word. Louis credits regular reformer Pilates classes at Vive Active in Brookvale for helping him go from No.5 to No.1 in the ironman series. As a result...
read more
Ayurveda for Autumn balance
Vata season In Ayurveda autumn is also known as Vata season, or dry season with cold, drying winds and unstable weather patterns. Time for warm, spiced foods, hot herbal teas, promoting moisture and heaviness by using extra oil in cooking and on the skin,...
read more
Why men should do Pilates
It’s not just for yummy mummies. Men are taking up Pilates in increasing numbers. If you think that Pilates is a gentle form of exercise best left to Lycra-clad yummy mummies on their way to yet another coffee morning, think again. Fitness experts now...
read more