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Plane and Supple: Easy Pilates Moves for In-Flight Flexibility
Vacation season is in full swing, and while your suitcase might be overflowing with swimsuits, SPF 50, and that 'just-in-case' fourth...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
May 255 min read
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Barefoot living - Welcome the Magic of 'Earthing' into Your Everyday Life
Let me start by saying this: I’ve been walking barefoot for as long as I can remember. Not just at home, but outside - in the grass, on...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
May 93 min read
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Top 3 Must-Have Small Equipment when you start Pilates
So, you’ve decided to start Pilates? First of all - CONGRATULATIONS!- amazing choice, and secondly - what took you so long...?! Whether...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Mar 223 min read
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Reiki, Pilates & Yoga: The Perfect Trio for Mind-Body Healing & Balance
I have always been drawn to energy healing long before I stepped on the mat for the first time or had heard about prana or chi. There's...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Feb 222 min read
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10-Minute Morning Pilates Warm Up: Move Your Spine, Energize Your Day!
For me the best way to make sure I get some movement in every day is to do it first thing in the morning, and starting your day with...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Jan 203 min read
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Embracing New Beginnings: A Gentle Approach to Wellness for the New Year
The start of a new year feels like a blank page - a chance to reset, realign, and rediscover. But too often, we approach it with rigid...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Jan 64 min read
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Yingle Bells, Yingle Bells... - Yin Yoga Calm in the Middle of Christmas Chaos
The Christmas and New Year season is a time of joy and connection - or at least, that’s the idea. In reality, the season’s endless to-do...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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3 Reasons Why Breathwork Isn’t Just for Yoga – It’s Essential for Pilates Too
When you think of breathwork (Pranayama), Yoga might be the first thing that comes to mind since Pranayama is one of the 8 limbs of Yoga....
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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The 'Joy' of Sliding Discs in Your Pilates Routine
Sliding discs, also known as sliders (or even gliders), are a game-changer in the world of Pilates. These simple, flying saucer...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Embrace Self-Care Sundays: Rituals for Rest and Renewal
I don't know about you, but I often have a feeling of the weeks flying by, and it's often not until late Saturday that I begin to really...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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Hip Hip Hooray! - Why We Should Celebrate and Care for Our Hips
There's a lot of talk in Pilates and Yoga about hip openers, and you might have heard me ask you to 'Relax any tension in the hip...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Oct 20, 20246 min read
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Autumn Self-Care: Nurturing Your Body and Mind This Season
Autumn really is my most favourite time of year - putting on a warm cosy sweater,, enjoying the darker evenings with a warming Chai, and...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Love Yoga - Hate Downward Dog? 3 Alternatives to Save Your Wrists & Sanity
Ah, 'Downward-Facing Dog' (or Adho Mukha Svanasana for those who like to flex their Sanskrit). It's the poster child of Yoga - the pose...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Practice Yin Yoga Before Bed for Better Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging. Many of us struggle to wind down after a busy day, leaving us tossing and turning long...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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Block Star - Let Your Practice Shine With Yoga Blocks
Want to elevate your practice, deepen your stretches, enhance your alignment, and find newfound stability in your poses? Look no further...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Aug 28, 20244 min read
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3 Pilates Exercises to Help You Tune Inward When Life Feels Overwhelming
Ever have one of those days when everything feels like 'a bit' much? When life’s demands start piling up, it can feel like you’re...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Somatic Yoga - Gentle but Powerful Moves to Heal Body & Mind
Have you ever felt disconnected from your body, lost in the whirlwind of daily life's demands? Stress, tension, and a fast-paced...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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Channel Your Inner Warrior and Be Here Now
One of the things I love about yoga is the stories behind the poses and how each one embodies a unique symbolism and teaching that...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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From Gym Bunny to Pilates Pro - Hopping From Pain to Strong Again
Once upon what feels like a very long time ago, I would definitely have called myself a 'gym bunny', hopping from one workout machine to...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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Rock & Roll Your Stress Away - Moves to Ease Your Mind and Spine
Have you ever felt like your nervous system is on high alert and you just can't seem to calm down? The hustle and bustle of daily life...
Charlotte MacDonald-Gaunt
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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