Pilates articles

Learn useful tips for doing Pilates., including how to find neutral alignment, how to breath during Pilates exercises, doing Pilates while pregnant and much more...

Find neutral alignment

Read our easy-to-follow instructions about how to find your postural alignment.​
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Pilates breathing

Breathing fully and deeply is a cornerstone of good Pilates technique so it's important to breathe correctly as you move.
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Good pain, bad pain

When exercising, only do what feels comfortable and right for your body. Learn how to tell what pain is right and what's wrong.
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Doing Pilates while pregnant

You can do Pilates when you're pregnant — and it can help you through pregnancy and your labour. But you need to change how you exercise and avoid some movements altogether to keep you and your baby safe.
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Doing Pilates after giving birth

Pilates can help you get back into shape after pregnancy, but you need to wait 6 weeks after giving birth. And there's a test you need to do to check whether your abdominal muscles are ready to start exercising normally again.
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I leave Tania’s studio after each session feeling energised and ready for anything. I know Pilates will continue to be part of my exercise life as I get older; I hope it will always keep me feeling this good. Thanks, Hearts and Bones!"