27th August 2025. .
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 it all effectively.
As teachers, there are already so many things to remember and consider. So it’s only natural that some skills will be crafted and refined the further along your teaching journey you travel.
Recently, I’ve
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24th July 2025. .
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 to be one or the other. In fact, our approach to Pilates teacher training is about integration, honouring the structure and wisdom of the classical method while embracing the creativity, adaptability, and evidence-based insights that
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22nd May 2025. .
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 kit offers a wealth of benefits and variety.
Generally students enjoy the variety that equipment brings – it’s exciting to try something new and adds an extra challenge to their practice. For you as a teacher,
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17th April 2025. .
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 conditions in a mixed ability class she was covering. One student had back issues, another had osteoporosis, and another was in her third trimester of pregnancy.
This is one of the hardest challenges to navigate as
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12th March 2025. .
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 impact on my life that I now offer a comprehensive CPD course to help others integrate them into their teaching (and practice). In this blog, I’ll share how incorporating mindfulness and breathwork has impacted my
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11th February 2025. .
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, and how can breath, posture, and myofascial organisation help address these concerns?
It's not a pretty picture I'm afraid! Pelvic health issues like stress incontinence (SI), pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and diastasis recti affect a significant number
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15th January 2025. .
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 Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga, with Yin Yoga added some years later, though at the time these classes struggled to attract students. Fast forward some 20 years, and the timetable has transformed dramatically.
Trends and Shifts
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6th December 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 the importance of trusting in the flow of life and reminded me of the magic that happens when we stay true to ourselves and our passions.
Here are some of my reflections and insights, along
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6th November 2024. .
In Part 1 of this blog series, we discussed how inclusive language can make a significant impact in creating welcoming wellness spaces. Language, however, is only one piece of the puzzle. True inclusivity also involves making spaces accessible, representative, and community-focused.
In this next part, we’ll look at practical ways to ensure classes are accessible to all, reflect diverse backgrounds and abilities, and foster a connected, supportive community. These elements
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21st October 2024. .
In recent years, the conversation around inclusivity in Yoga and Pilates has gained significant momentum, and with good reason. During a Yoga class I attended recently, the teacher, who was friendly and knowledgeable, performed the full version of a pose from the front of the class. I noticed a gentleman in the class clearly struggling, he looked bewildered and lost, and I wondered how he felt. Feeling intimidated or uncomfortable
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