Nov 19, 2023 | Back Care, Beginners Pilates, Blog, Fitness, mental health, News, Pilates, Pilates for Men
There exists a common misconception that Pilates is just for women. This stereotype often leads to a series of questions from men like, “Is Pilates just a load of laying down and breathing?” or “Is it suited only for women?” But what do men who...
Jun 22, 2022 | Art, Birthday, mental health, News, Pilates Made Me Do It, pilatesinhitchin
It hardly seems possible, but on the 5th July, The Pilates Pod turns 11 years old! Every year in business is something to celebrate – and this year we’re celebrating by putting on some relaxing, mindful and reflective activities for you to enjoy. Our...
Mar 4, 2022 | Jobs, mental health, News, Pilates jobs, Pod Team, SME
working wellbeing The Pilates Pod has always been at the front running for workplace wellbeing. Over our (nearly) 11 years in business, we have seen team members join us for various reasons. They often include wanting to be part of a smaller company that cares or not...
Mar 3, 2022 | Blog, Events, From Meh To Me, march matness, Menopause, mental health, News, Online classes and 1:1s, Pilates, pilatesinhitchin, Postnatal, Pregnancy & PostNatal, Pregnancy and Posntal, Pregnancy and Postnatal
“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother” Motherhood is hard. You’ve never been so overwhelmed, proud, excited, so tired, and emotional than when you’re a mum!It’s also a time when our own identity can get a bit...
Jan 30, 2022 | Blog, Community, Fashion, Fitness, mental health, Michelle's Musings, Mind Movement Matters, News, Pilates, Pilates Made Me Do It, Pregnancy & PostNatal
I’m a 40 year old studio owner and Pilates teacher of 17 years. I have trained in Contemporary Pilates, and Classical Pilates, but above all I just love Pilates, how it makes me feel and seeing how it helps transform people’s lives. Pilates has helped me recover from...
Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Fitness, mental health, Michelle's Musings, Mind Movement Matters, News, pilatesinhitchin
Photo by Hillshire Farm on Unsplash What is body positivity? Who said, it’s a hashtag?! #bodypositivity Yes, it’s true that social media has exploded with searches and hashtags on body positivity over the last couple of years. Social media filters are...