Cold or sauna can improve metabolism, cardiovascular and brain health, balance hormones, and decrease inflammation. - Dr Andrew Huberman At Encore Pilates, we’re committed to empowering you to live your healthiest life through holistic wellness practices. For those managing diabetes, innovative approaches like contrast therapy—combining infrared sauna and cold plunge—offer a [...]
How Infrared Saunas Transformed My Health & Why You’ll Love Them Too By Katie Crane, The Pilates Professional At 48, navigating perimenopause has been a journey—one filled with highs, lows, and unexpected changes. As a Pilates instructor and lifelong advocate for movement, I’ve always believed in the power of exercise to [...]
"Flow is a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter." - Katie Crane Beneath the humdrum of the everyday, there's a pull—a magnetism drawing us to something kinetic, something that marries the mind to the motion. In many of us, this allure [...]
The intricate workings of our bodies never cease to amaze me. As a devoted Pilates professional, my mission is not just to lead my clients through movements, but to guide them in an exploration of their physicality. I am constantly reminded of the delicate balance that exists within our bodies and [...]
At the heart of every fitness or wellness practice lies a simple yet profoundly impactful concept — form. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a novice, the way you move and hold your body can determine success, progression, and long-term health benefits. This is no less true for Pilates, a form [...]
At the heart of every fitness and wellness journey lies a simple yet profoundly impactful concept — form. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just beginning, the way you move and hold your body is crucial for achieving success, making progress, and securing long-term health benefits. This is especially true for [...]
Welcome to the world of Pilates, where the spine takes center stage and every movement honors alignment and strength. If you've explored this serene practice, you've likely encountered the terms 'neutral spine' and 'natural alignment.' But what do they truly mean for your practice, and why are they so essential? Understanding [...]
As a pilates teacher, you are aware that having a strong and healthy pelvic floor is crucial for both men and women. However, you may not realise that flat feet, or fallen arches, can have a direct impact on pelvic floor tone. The arches of the feet provide a neuro feedback [...]
Do you ever find yourself in a scroll time warp? Do you have to make a conscious effort NOT to open your social media channel? Do you jump on ‘just to post a quick pic’ and then realise you’ve been scrolling mindlessly for 15, 20, 30 minutes or more? Well, you’ll [...]
Definition: Wonky/ 'wonki'/ adjective not straight; crooked or askew synonyms: crooked, off centre, lopsided, askew, skew, skew-whiff (of a thing), unsteady, shaky, unstable, rocky, not functioning correctly; faulty. "I enjoy good health apart from my wonky knees". https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/wonky Definition: Posture/ ' posta'/ noun the position in which someone holds their body [...]