I sat down with Hazel Mulley to chat all things Pilates and more.
Find out about your new teacher right here…
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What is Classical Pilates? And how can I benefit?
Classical Pilates refers to the teaching of the original method, as created by its founder Joseph Pilates, some 100 years ago.
He designed a system of exercises that when practiced consistently would change the body to become strong, controlled and balanced. Leading to a well oiled machine that could carry you through life and everything it asks of you!
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Building my dream studio. How I got here and what it’s going to look like…
5 years ago, as I qualified as a Pilates matwork teacher, I uttered the words "in 5 years time I will open my very own studio space".
And it could not be more on point with the space set to open in January 2025!
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Get to know me a little better, read along for my journey into Pilates and onto building my dream studio!
My journey first began many moons ago (I'm a tad older than I look!) when I first dipped my toes in the world of dancing. During which I found Pilates!
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What benefits will I see when I practice Pilates?
For those of you new to Pilates you will be wondering what all the hype is about. Whether it’s true that Pilates can make you feel stronger, more relaxed and even taller?!
You’ll be pleased to know those (among others) are all true! Read below for all the amazing benefits…
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Ever wondered what the Barre terms mean?
Perhaps you’ve been to a class, or you clicked a link to learn about the terms, or you’ve simply stumbled across this blog on the internet, however you’ve found this blog you’re in the right place!
I’m going to give you a short and sweet run through of the terms you’re most likely to hear in a Barre class. Check it out below…
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What is Barre?
This fitness class coined its term from the concept of the Ballet Barre; a horizontal beam usually fixed to a wall (though can be free standing) that is used to assist with Ballet moves such as Pliés, Tendus and Arabesques.
It is a fantastic workout class that brings together two incredible disciplines that have been around (and proven their benefits) for decades.
I’m Victoria, a Barre teacher in Norwich and here I explain what Barre is and how it could be something you’d love to try!
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“What even is Pilates?”
You might have heard of it, you’re best friend might swear by it, but having never actually tried it you might be thinking just that…what is it?!
So I’m here to answer your question, in the hopes of shedding a little light on this fantastic yet mysterious method!
Dive in…
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Why are the Pilates Magic Circles really so magical?!
Here are my top 5 reasons why this small piece of Pilates apparatus brings such magic to your practice and body…
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Pilates and your pelvic floor…
What is it? Where is it? Who has one?
Dispelling all the myths and giving you the knowledge you need to build a better understanding of your pelvic floor muscles.
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Pilates is for everyone, in every stage of life!
The beauty of Pilates is that you can practice it your ENTIRE life!
It’s not just something for you when you’re young and able or even old and unstable.
It’s for all stages of your life and it will guide you through all the different milestones that your beautiful body takes you through.
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Why I do what I do & my 3 pillars of teaching.
My aim is always to educate, encourage and inspire you…
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Taking your foot off the gas doesn’t mean you have to stop.
I recently spoke to a friend of mine (she’s very similar to me) about how we feel when we slow down in life. It got us to thinking about how we schedule time to rest, recharge and relax…
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Who, what and when was Pilates created?
Diving into the history of this incredible method. Created over 100 years ago, Joseph Pilates created a method called Contrology…
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You Don’t Have To Be Good To Start, But You Do Have To Start To Be Good
Something I often hear is ‘I wont be any good at Pilates so I won’t start’ but that is exactly a reason to start.
You won’t ever be good at something unless you try, put in the practice and just simply start.
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You Don’t Have To Be Good To Start, But You Do Have To Start To Be Good
Something I often hear is ‘I wont be any good at Pilates so I won’t start’ but that is exactly a reason to start.
You won’t ever be good at something unless you try, put in the practice and just simply start.
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When it comes to breath Joseph Pilates believed that this was foundational, he said “breathing is the first act of life and the last” and of course that is true but what happens to our breath in the inbetween. Breathing is an automated process but what if that automation has become laboursome, less functional and just below par.
He made breathing a core principle in Pilates because he believed that if we could teach everyone to breathe efficiently then we could encourage better health, more vitality and effective movement.
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Precision, I feel, is the one principle that sets Pilates apart from all other exercise disciplines.
Every single movement taken is done with precision. Becoming aware of where your body is in space, your proprioception, is key to mastering the method and getting the very best from it.
Pilates is not about making shapes it’s about feeling into your movement. Knowing how far your can move your body whilst maintaining control. Practicing each exercise repeatedly until the movement becomes second nature, a habit, an automatic response.
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Possibly my favourite principle; to flow.
The idea behind Pilates was always to have flowing movement, to create movement with grace and poise. To allow your body to move with elegance and flow, free from stiffness or restriction.
When mastered correctly Pilates can be practiced in a continuous flow, where there appears to be no beginning or end. Just continual movement of poise, grace and power.
“Contrology is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakenly reflected in the way you walk in the way you play and the way you work” - Joseph Pilates
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Centre. Core. Inner strength.
Something we all aim to work on but sometimes it can feel like a minefield. Am I doing it right? Have I found that inner core connection? What does that even feel like? Will I ever get it? What is the core?
Let me take you through a practice…
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