by Clare Bannister | Jul 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
The preparation phase of this sequence will warm and open the hips, legs and lower back.Seated hip circles Start in a seated cross legged position with the left foot in front of the right. If you cannot maintain a neutral spine while seated cross...
by Clare Bannister | Mar 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mindless snacking can be a major contributor to weight gain. You may have a general view that your diet is pretty healthy. You may enjoy cooking and cook most of your meals from scratch, but if you take a closer look at your overall diet, you may also be including...
by Clare Bannister | Mar 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
It feels like spring is just around the corner. Time to shake off the winter blues, get fit, be healthy, live better…and you don’t even need to go to the gym. Do you want to improve your health and fitness? You may already be doing it. No matter where you...
by Clare Bannister | Mar 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Plank with Hip ExtensionThis exercise will strengthen the core, upper body, gluteals and hamstrings. All great full body exercise. Step 1Step 2The exercise Start in a plank positionEnsure body stays in one long lineWrists in line with the shouldersGently...
by Clare Bannister | Feb 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
When teaching yoga and Pilates, it is evident how common gluteal (glute) weakness is. The glute (buttock) muscles are the big ‘powerhouse’ muscles, which hold your pelvis level and steady and also generate power when extending the hip – taking the leg behind the mid...
