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.
Health & Wellbeing
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top 9 Benefits Of Pilates- what 30 minutes of Pilates can do for your body
January 30, 2018
It’s that time of the year again when we think that it’s time to kick off our fitness related New Year’s resolutions. But if we start thinking of endless hours to spend at the gym, what is the likelihood we will actually stick to this new regimen? The reality is that we need commitment, but…
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…
Walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany: Part 2
April 15, 2016
All roads lead to Rome It was a quiet Sunday morning in Siena when we met our walking guide, Beppe. The Flavours team all gathered in the lobby of our hotel ahead of our day of walking along the Via Francigena. Our journey so far, well documented in Part 1, mainly consisted of meeting our colleagues…
Walking the Via Francigena in Tuscany: Part 1
April 8, 2016
All Roads Lead to Rome… Recently, Flavours Holidays had a pre-2016 season meeting in Tuscany. There have been a few new members of staff since Christmas, so getting together before another busy season begins was a great idea…although, there was a twist… Not only were we there to meet the whole team, but 2 days would be…
6 reasons why you should start a Pilates course
October 2, 2014
Not many people realise how effective a Pilates course can be to your physical and mental health! We have put together a list of reasons why you should do Pilates.