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- Giving and Receiving: A Balancing Act
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about balance especially as we move towards the winter solstice, the natural rebalancing of darkness and light. The breath cycle also teaches us that giving and receiving rely on… Read more: Giving and Receiving: A Balancing Act - What Is Yoga Nidra Really? Beyond Rest – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Many people first encounter Yoga Nidra thinking it’s simply a long rest at the end of a yoga class, a chance to lie down, drift off and restore. And while Yoga Nidra can be deeply… Read more: What Is Yoga Nidra Really? Beyond Rest – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life - Shifting into Autumn: self-care and the Five Elements
Autumn is here, a season of change, reflection, and letting go. For some, it can bring a touch of grief as the long, warm days of summer fade. In the Five Element system of Chinese… Read more: Shifting into Autumn: self-care and the Five Elements - Teaching beyond the Mat: Step off, engage, and transform your classes with confidence.
Are you using your mat as a security blanket? Discover the power of stepping off the mat, why facing your students matters, how mat placement and mirroring can be a game-changer, and how to do… Read more: Teaching beyond the Mat: Step off, engage, and transform your classes with confidence. - The Best of Both Worlds: Classical AND Contemporary Pilates at Harmonise
When stepping into the world of Pilates, one of the first questions many aspiring instructors ask is: Should I train in Classical or Contemporary Pilates? At Harmonise Training Academy, we believe the answer doesn’t have… Read more: The Best of Both Worlds: Classical AND Contemporary Pilates at Harmonise - Deepening Your Yin Yoga Teaching & Practice: Fascia, Functional Anatomy & Eastern WisdomFor those who have already completed a foundational Yin Yoga teacher training, there’s often a natural curiosity to go deeper — into the subtleties of fascia, energy lines, philosophy and function. In October, Harmonise tutors… Read more: Deepening Your Yin Yoga Teaching & Practice: Fascia, Functional Anatomy & Eastern Wisdom
- Small Equipment, Big Impact: 5 Benefits for Your Pilates Classes
Adding small equipment into your Pilates classes can transform the experience – for both you and your students. From flex bands and hand weights to foam rollers, magic circles, and soft, small overballs, this versatile… Read more: Small Equipment, Big Impact: 5 Benefits for Your Pilates Classes - Top Tips for Teaching Mixed Ability Classes: Navigating health conditions and specific needs
As teachers, we often face a variety of challenges in our classes, especially when it comes to managing different health conditions. A recent Harmonise graduate reached out to me, feeling overwhelmed by the range of… Read more: Top Tips for Teaching Mixed Ability Classes: Navigating health conditions and specific needs - Meditation and Pranayama: My journey and 5 benefits you can implement in your teaching
Meditation and Pranayama are powerful practices that enhance balance, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. They help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, boost energy, and promote physical health. These techniques have had such a profound… Read more: Meditation and Pranayama: My journey and 5 benefits you can implement in your teaching - Is Your Pilates or Yoga Teaching Supporting Pelvic Health? The role of breath, posture & myofascial organisation
Could your Pilates or Yoga classes be exacerbating pelvic health issues such as stress incontinence (SI), pelvic organ prolapse (POP), or other common postpartum and menopause-related symptoms? How does intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) play a role,… Read more: Is Your Pilates or Yoga Teaching Supporting Pelvic Health? The role of breath, posture & myofascial organisation - Mindful (R)Evolution: The Rise of Restorative Practices
When I first took over Revitalise in 2003, the studio had just one Pilates class on the timetable. Over the first few years, this grew to around 30 classes. The yoga timetable was dominated by… Read more: Mindful (R)Evolution: The Rise of Restorative Practices - Trusting the Flow: Reflections on 2024
As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons, challenges, and blessings that have shaped both Harmonise and me. It’s been a year of alignment, growth, and manifestation—one that has reinforced… Read more: Trusting the Flow: Reflections on 2024
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