I am often asked which is better, Pilates or Yoga? My answer is always: It depends on what you need, what your body needs, what you will enjoy to therefore, do… I teach Pilates & Yoga my way, which is different to most other teachers. I make adaptations especially if you are living with a […]
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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, […]
Movement is medicine… but why?
I am so glad you asked… Your body has evolved for movement… If it hadn’t, we wouldn’t have the joints and muscles we have. We are built for movement, BUT society isn’t evolving to help us move more, but less in the name of convenience and technological advancement. With the invention of the car, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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
Feeling Unbalanced?
I have been feeling scattered, unbalanced and anxious. I also have been noticing my joints have been clicking, I have fast and loose bowel movements, gas and a few other things. Ayurveda (sister science of Yoga) identifies this as a Vata imbalance. Consuming grounding foods – root veg with herbs. My dinner tonight : roast […]
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 […]
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