Control the controllable’s, let go of the rest—that was a great piece of advice I was given by my senior lecturer at college. Living with health issues or life challenges and responsibilities can sometimes leave us feeling like we are not in control of anything. And within that, things will be out of our control. […]
Category: Yoga
Did you switch your seated desk for standing and you still have problems?
Happy Monday to you, and Happy Birthday to me… 45 years young! Every day, every year is a blessing and something to be celebrated. I don’t understand people that are horrified at their age… whatever age you are, you are lucky you are there! Not everyone get’s to be the age we are. We need […]
Tights hips causing lower back pain?
How are you this Monday? Unless you have a specific injury or bulging disc, most back pain doesn’t come from problems in the back. It can be referred pain, tight hips, or weak abdominal muscles. Tight hips, weak butt and abdominal muscles are often a contributing factor of bulging discs (if it’s not been a specific […]
Nourishing movement, make movement your medicine
I love movement. Even in stillness, there is always movement in your body: with your breath, the lungs, chest, diaphragm, and organs all move, and with your heart beating, blood flows. The unseen microbes are processing and moving our food and drink through our body, and hormones are being released in connection with our rhythms, […]
A year from now you will wish you started today
If only I had (enter whatever habit you are procrastinating on here) last year… I would be so much further ahead… I feel conflicted writing that first sentence because I believe everything happens at the right time, and we need to be in enough pain to push us in another direction… BUT… most of us […]
Adapting exercises to help get you moving
Hello, I love (and am exceptionally good at) finding adaptive and alternative ways to do exercises. I know the importance of building strength and movement for your health and even more so as you get older. None of us are getting out of here alive, but that doesn’t mean you need to become frail and weak. It […]
Does your wrists hurt doing Plank?
Sore wrists or shoulders is a common complaint I hear when people are doing plank, kneeling table top and push up… Often these problems come from the set-up not being right for them… In this week’s video, I show you how I teach set-up to minimise the potential for hurting yourself and alleviate at least […]
What’s On…
Fast-tracking to the end of the year… What’s On Sunday 17th Sep Walk, Yoga, Intro to SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), you don’t need to be able to swim, the walk is fairly gentle, and the Yoga is tailored to who joins us. For more details and BOOK HERE Wild Food & Reconnecting Movement Retreat 17-20 May 2024, […]
Have you ever foraged your own food?
Hey Have you ever foraged your own food? What do I mean? Going out into nature and knowing what you can pick, eat/make teas/make herbal infusions from? Nature provides us with everything we need… You just need to know how to identify what’s safe, good and legal to take. That’s why I am teaming up […]
Who knew how and when you breathed in exercise could advance the benefits?!
Who knew your breath was so important when it comes to releasing tension and building strength in your body?! Well, the Yogis have known for hundreds if not thousands of years, Joseph Pilates seemed to be pretty aware when he included it as an integral part of Pilates back in the 1920s… But did you know […]
Do you get out into nature enough?
Hello, Did you know that connecting with nature is like hitting the reset button for your body & soul? It’s like a big, warm hug from Mother Earth. Getting outside more can help reset our circadian rhythm (our internal 24hour clock). So if you struggle to sleep at night or get up in the morning, are you […]
Can you get up and down from the floor easily?
Hello, Can you get up and down from the floor easily? And when I say easily, I mean without using your hands and arms to heave yourself up? Building & maintaining strength and flexibility as we age is essential. For us women, as we move through peri-menopause and menopause, we have the joy of decreasing levels […]
Woodland Yoga & Forage Bishopbriggs
After the great success of Yoga on the Hill, I am even more excited about Woodland Yoga and Forage with Vicky from The Little Foragers Kitchen on Sunday 13th Aug 4-7pm meeting at Cadder Church Car Park in Bishopbriggs. Yoga Outside, connecting to yourself and nature, escape the noise and bustle… Foraging to learn how […]
How do I stretch my hips?
If you have tight hips, I want to help you out with my Happy Hips Live Online Workshop on Saturday 5th Aug at 1115am. Don’t worry if you can’t make it live, it will be recorded for you to access later. Some fun facts; tight hips can cause constipation tight hips can cause back pain tight […]
Stretches for tight hips
Hello, Today’s video, when I shared it across all the social media platforms is the one that got the most feedback of ‘yip, I need to do this more’. What is it I hear you ask? Hip stretch! You might have heard ‘sitting is the new smoking when it comes to detrimental effects on our […]
Is Pilates or Yoga better for me?
I am often asked is ‘is Pilates or Yoga better for me?’ My answer is always: It depends on what you are looking for, what you need, and what you will enjoy, therefore, do… And the way I teach is different to how other people teach. So making sure you have the right teacher for […]
Holding tension in your body?
Hello, I hope you are well. Are you holding tension in your body? Because everything in your body is connected, we can hold tension in our shoulders that presents as hip discomfort, or there could be tension in our feet that shows up as neck pain. That’s why moving lots of your body a little […]
Ankle stretches for stability and balance
Hello, How are you today? If you have been with me for a while, you will know that I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. Stability & balance are extremely important, particularly as we age… Trips and falls can literally be killers! […]
Resting!?!? How ‘good’ are you at it?
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us relax, rest, recharge and quiet the mind… These are all things that I struggled with for a long time. I have had several conversations over the last couple of weeks about resting… How ‘good’ are you at it? What is resting? Resting typically refers to […]
Move Your Body
Hello, I am passionate about finding ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. I have a timetable of live online classes that don’t suit everyone. Current Live Online Timetable Tuesday 10am Gentle Pilates Wednesday 10am Relaxing Yoga, 12pm Mobility & Strength (30min class) Saturday 10am Posture Pilates For […]
And… Rest
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us relax, rest, recharge and quiet the mind… These are all things that I struggled with for a long time. This week, how much time are you taking out for yourself? Do you find it challenging to rest and relax in your environment? Something around the […]
Foot Mobility
Rolling out your feet is one of the best things you can do daily for your body. Want to learn more? Check out my course www.iamjenwilson.com/feet
Releasing pain and tension
Holding tension in your body? The pain might be showing up somewhere else… To help ease the pain, we need to mobilise the whole body… For your free 10 minute mobility session www.iamjenwilson.com/free
Foot Massage for happy feet
Hello, I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in.  Our feet are the foundations of all movement. How much time and attention do you give to your feet? In Pilates, we roll out our feet with a ball and in Yoga, we […]
Tight feet or bunions?
I am passionate about finding ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. Improving the mobility and strength of our feet helps improve our balance. It also helps stimulate the muscles and nerves to move more efficiently and get the muscles all firing in the correct order at […]
Bye Bye Bunions
They say that prevention is better than the cure… When it comes to bunions, I would say definitely!! For many people, surgery is pretty much the only option for bunions (depending on how far on they are…). Does that mean that there is nothing you can do for a bunion? Nope. For many people with […]
Seated upper body strength & spine mobility
If you sit for most of the day or even stand leaning forward then chances are you experience back pain! This exercise is great to help strengthen your back muscles which support your posture, helping you to sit and stand taller and release the pain and discomfort you might be experiencing. The exercise can be […]
Spring into your 2nd Spring
Spring into your 2nd Spring…Take back control of your life and your health. Perimenopause, Menopause, chronic conditions…Join me 29th April4 weeks online EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 20TH APRIL SAVE £30 www.iamjenwilson.com/spring #perimenopause #menopause #healthyhabits #acceptance #symptommanagement #crohnsdisease #chronicfatigue #chronicpain #crohnsandcolitis #endometriosis #jointpain #arthritis #fibromyalgia #listentoyourbody #loveyourlife #onlinecoaching
Movement Mondays – Neck Stretches
If you are spending a lot of time with your head handing forward – on your phone/tablet or at a laptop… or even like me doing treatments like massage, reiki and access bars – then you might notice that your neck hurts. It might even be so tight that you get headaches from it. Before […]
Movement Mondays – Alternative Back Stretch
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. I was super fit and thought that because I was fit I was healthy. I was wrong! I wasn’t listening to the wisdom of my body. I was also learning from working with clients, […]
Exercise and Chronic Illness
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s was a blow to my confidence big time. I don’t want go along to a ‘regular’ fitness class mostly through fear… When I am teaching class1. We are online so you can happily k ow no one else can see you.But more importantly and this is something I ALWAYS say2. listen […]
Pilates for Beginners – Stronger Squats
Use a ball or cushion between the thighs. Stay tall through your spine, keep chin and ribs tucked in. Start small with the movement, gradually building up. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Standing Leg & Hip Strength
Use a block, step or thick book to stand on. Flex at your ankle, and move the leg forwards as high as you can control, the out to the side keeping your hips level. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Alternative Back Stretch
Alternative Back Stretch, safe if you have osteoporosis or a bulging disk – BUT always listen to your body. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners, Back Stretch – Roll Down
Great stretch for your back – but best to be avoided if you have osteoporosis or a bulging disk. When rolling down, keep abs engaged, round out spine For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Back Strength
Pilates for Beginners – Back Strength, square position. Adjust the place of your hand closer to your head to make your arms lighter, move them further away to make your arms heavier. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Seated VW
Pilates for Beginners – Seated VW for releasing chest and shoulders and strengthening the back For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Side Plank
This is a great alternative to full plank. If you have bowel issues, pelvic floor disfunction or back issues give this a go instead For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners
Half roll back for abdominal strength. Add rotation in to incorporate the waist. For more head to www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Pilates
leg, butt & hip
Strength & mobility
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Beginners Pilates Hamstrings Stretch
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Beginners Control, Coordination – abdominal, leg & butt strength with hip and shoulder mobility
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Beginners Abdominal Strength and Waist Toning
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Beginners Crunch
Build abdominal strength For more Beginners Pilates www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Plank
Start with half Plank until you feel confident to move into full plank For full classes including beginners Pilates www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Back Strength and Tone Bingo Wings
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Pilates Beginners Back Strength
Great exercise for bulging discs, sciatica improving posture www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Seated Cat and Cow – Spine Mobility
Great movement for desk workers to get more movement into your spine. Want to learn more? Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online course and Posture Reset course. www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Beginners Squat – Leg & Glute Strength
Learning to do a squat effectively is really important to minimise the risk of injury. Want to learn more? Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online course and Posture Reset course. www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Standing Superman – Back and Butt Strength
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