Health & Wellbeing



Our favourite wellness podcasts for this year

January 15, 2024

Our favourite wellness podcasts for this year are here. Delve into a variety of topics, including the myths around women’s health, how to practice gratitude, and why the first hour of the day is the most important. Not only do they aim to educate and inform, but they also function as a friendly hand of…

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How to prevent travel sickness when flying abroad

March 15, 2022

Now that the pandemic has quietened down and travel is back up and running, you might find yourself travelling more often. Most people hate travelling and majority of the time, not the destination they hate but the travelling itself.

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8 ways the Italian lifestyle teaches you to appreciate life more

November 20, 2020

A trip to Italy demonstrates how the Italians respect and enjoy every aspect of life. They are good at eating and drinking well, spending time with family, noticing beautiful architecture and design, and living in a lovely warm climate. We think they have it sorted. Here are 8 ways the Italian lifestyle teaches you to…

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Did You Know: 6 Surprising Benefits of Vitamin D

October 23, 2020

We all love the sunshine – it’s why so many of us love to go on our summer holidays and relax by the pool or at the beach! Sunny weather tends to make you feel happy and energetic, and you spend as much time out and about as possible! But did you know that the…

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How to Sleep Better – Wellbeing with Amanda Hamilton

October 16, 2020

This week, we learnt all about how to sleep better in our second wellbeing masterclass with Amanda Hamilton. Amanda’s expert advice included top tips for falling asleep easier and staying asleep longer! It’s particularly important to set yourself up for good sleep, especially as winter approaches, to keep yourself and your body healthy! Read on…

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Kick Start Healthy Habits – Wellbeing with Amanda Hamilton

October 10, 2020

We were thrilled to host a wellbeing masterclass with Amanda Hamilton last week to get her expert advice on how to kick start healthy habits. With winter drawing in, along with the new normal we’re all adapting to, it might seem intimidating to try and break out of unhealthy habits. Amanda is an expert nutritionist…

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Ageing Well for Over 50s with Tracey McAlpine (Fighting Fifty)

October 8, 2020

We recently caught up with Tracey McAlpine from Fighting Fifty to chat about how to age positively and living well after 50. Tracey started her blog shortly after turning 50, as a way to help her fellow midlife women live life to the fullest. Her aim was to provide a positive space for older women…

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What is Mindfulness – The Definitive Guide

September 25, 2020

Mindfulness has been a buzzword in the wellbeing industry for the last few years. You may have heard it mentioned at your Pilates or yoga class, perhaps at work, or even at your local coffee shop! It’s taken the world by storm in the form of colouring books, mobile apps, and in-person classes, as people…

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Pilates and Mindfulness – your questions answered

July 16, 2020

Do you want to improve your health and well-being in a holistic way? If so, you might want to try Pilates and mindfulness. These two practices can help you achieve a state of balance and harmony between your body and mind. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening your core muscles, improving…

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The Pilates holiday in Seville was a hit with our ‘Amici’

October 11, 2019

Our first ever week in Seville was a massive success with our guests reaping the benefits of Pilates and mindfulness. Everyone had a lot of fun with cava flowing, tapas and Flamenco. Here are some highlights and insights from the week.     How do you weave mindfulness into the Pilates retreat? Any Mindfulness training…

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Hobbies are the secret to staying young! Here’s why…

January 17, 2018

This blog was originally posted on 17th January 2018 and was updated October 2020. It’s that time of year again when many of us resolve to pick up a new skill or hobby. As we get older, we don’t necessarily want to be young again, but feeling mentally active and fit is desirable. One of…

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Pilates Teachers Tips: How to Achieve your Fitness Goals in the New Year

January 10, 2018

How are your New Year fitness resolutions going? Here are some tips from our Pilates teachers on how to stay motivated and achieve your goals in 2018: Mandy Parr’s suggestions: To help ensure you are not overwhelmed by New Year’s resolutions, try to do small bits every day. Incorporating Pilates into your daily routine ensures you won’t…

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