Pilates… what is it?

One man’s enduring philosophy on strength, movement and physical fitness Although often lumped together with the disciplines of Yoga, Pilates has a very different history. Unlike the ‘ancient spokes of the yoga wheel’, Pilates was born in the 20th...

How to Meditate – All you need is 10 minutes

A step by step guide to a quick, easy and enlightening 10 minute meditation Meditation should be one of the arrows in your quiver of ‘healthy lifestyle activities’. It’s a proven tool to help combat the stress that...

Props in Yoga, Interview with Lori Lewis

If you have ever attended one of Lori’s yoga classes, you may hear her say: “Think of your blocks as an aid… not a crutch”. Although many of our members practice yoga without blocks or other props, these valuable tools…

How to Have a Healthy Back

It is estimated that, at some point in our lives, back pain will affect 80% of the population. Back pain is second only to the common cold as a cause of work place absenteeism. Back pain really is a pain...