http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.turningtidepilates.co.nz en-us Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:47:13 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/143017/pilates-and-the-menopause-a-personal-story-part-3/ It’s about 14 years since I went into peri-menopause with all the health and wellness issues that this normal life phase brought into my life. I’m so glad to be finally out the other side and happy there is so much more knowledge and help available for women who need it now than there was14 years ago.  Fast forward to now 2025 and my usual doctor (GP) won’t prescribe hormone replacement therapy for me because the government guidelines have not changed yet. There is new research s... Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:49:19 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post143017 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/135354/pilates-and-the-menopause-part-2-a-personal-story/ So, even though I was on HRT, I was living with hot flashes that flared up unpredictably and were increased by my embarrassment. I hated being suddenly hot and hated being out of control and hated that my situation was obvious to others. I hated that I was distracted and red faced and sweating while engaging with my Pilates clients or work colleagues. Looking back, it’s such a huge thing and affected me in many ways. I began to wear lighter layered clothes so I could reduce my temperature fast... Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:16:33 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post135354 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/135353/pilates-and-menopause-part-1-a-personal-tale/ We are finally talking about the menopause, how it affects our day-to-day health and wellbeing, and our future health and wellbeing. As a Pilates teacher I’m super interested in how Pilates can help us as we navigate this life phase. I’m also educating myself about what else we can do to help with the symptoms and the longer-term effects that our plummeting hormones produce. ... Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:45:57 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post135353 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/131100/small-steps-to-better-aging/ Here are a few simple changes in our lifestyle that can dramatically improve our vitality and slow the aging process down.Feeling better, healthier and happier can be a reality, whatever our age.Let’s bring vitality to our steps, boost our immunity, and increase our energy, all with some little lifestyle changes.Let’s explore some of these effective step changes so we can all start living younger for longer and stronger for longer !Firstly remember we are not destined to follow the exact sam... Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:44:28 +1200 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post131100 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/126606/pilates-frequently-asked-questions/ -Pilates is a unique form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles first, then the joints and postural muscles, then the limbs, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body alignment and posture. All this using resistance from within and supported by springs, spring resistance.Find out more about Pilates here ... Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:26:59 +1200 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post126606 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/124768/what-to-expect-from-a-good-reformer-pilates-group-class/ ·      You will feel calm and mindful, present and focussed, aware and aligned.·      Your teacher will explain how to engage your core, strengthen your core and use your core during the class.·      Your Teacher will set you up for each exercise with a clear idea how to position yourself on the Reformer safely and in correct alignment.... Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:06:02 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post124768 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/114629/co-ordination-in-life-and-pilates-practice/ Pilates, the exercise method developed by Joe Pilates, has a set of principles that guide practitioners towards a healthy, balanced body and mind, and describe how Pilates differs from other excercise forms. One principle is co-ordination, which underpins efficient movement, complex movement and managing changing alignment of limbs and torso in tempo. Let's explore the significance of coordination in our everyday lives and in our Pilates practice, highlighting its benefits and ability to enhance... Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:51:18 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post114629 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/113232/atomic-pilates-how-to-build-an-unstoppable-pilates-habit/ In the quest to look after ourselves and others, for a strong and flexible body, also for health and well being, Pilates is a powerful choice for those of us who want to transform their physicality and energy levels. Establishing a consistent Pilates practice can be challenging though. Especially so, for busy people like working Mums, who find it hard to prioritise their own needs... Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:15:39 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post113232 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/111124/flow-with-pilates/ Pilates is a widely recognized exercise method well known for its focus on core strength, flexibility, and body awareness. One of the less known key principles of Pilates is flow, which refers to smooth, continuous movement performed with control and precision. While flow is an aspiration within the Pilates studio, its benefits extend far beyond the Pilates mat or Pilates reformer, making it a valuable idea to incorporate into our everyday lives.... Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:52:34 +1300 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post111124 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/post/109016/men-and-pilates/ Pilates has long been associated with women, often thought of as a workout primarily designed for them. However, this is a misunderstanding it would be good to correct. Pilates was invented by a man, Joe Pilates, and he focussed mostly on men, and working with men, but did not exclude women. The reasons that Pilates was mainly co-opted by women is multifaceted and I’ll talk about that story in another blog. Pilates is a suitable and effective exercise regime for men as well, offering numerous ... Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:51:53 +1200 http://www.turningtidepilates.co.nz/blog/#post109016