31 March – 4th April, 2022Finca del AlamoAlmería, Spain Happy new Year! This week I officially released details of my upcoming wellness weekend in my Newsletter and on Instagram, and I’m very much looking forward to it. This long weekend will consist of Yoga, Pilates, and GYROKINESIS® classes alongside massages and outdoor activities to explore the hills and …
Rhea Sheedy: On Creating Ballet Fusion & Utilizing Ballet as a Wellbeing Practice
It wasn’t until very recently, in my 30’s that I suddenly had this moment, where I was like, ‘Wow, I’m just sitting at a desk all day […] let’s think about how I can bring dance back into my life. Meet Rhea Sheedy – a Royal Academy of Dance qualified instructor who founded and developed …
6 Online Platforms to Keep You Moving & Smiling
Happy New Year, Movers! The last couple of months have been so varied. Since my last post in September, I was actually swamped with working in the studios; then I went to California for the holidays; now I’m back in London and house-bound! With that said, I want to share what’s been helping me stay …
Fitness & Wellness Travels – Vietnam
In April last year, Rob Jackson and I explored Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi (and beyond). Here are some great reasons why Vietnam has a lot to offer in staying fit and eating well. >> Queue: Onra’s Chinoiseries << EAT WELL First of all, Vietnamese cuisine includes some of the healthiest ingredients on the planet. …
Maria Baez: On Moving Back to Mexico & Opening a Studio
Maria decided to come back home after 10 years of living in the U.S., London, and France, to begin building a new space in Mexico City called Kinecta Estudio. Listen to her story.
The Importance of Stretching Correctly
Most of us stretch when we wake up in the morning or when we feel stiffness in certain areas. However, we should make stretching a part of our daily routine. Whether you’re an office worker, runner, or fitness enthusiast, here are a few reasons on why you should be stretching correctly. To Improve True Flexibility …
5 Ways the GYROKINESIS® Method Can Enhance Your Yoga Practice
Common questions I hear, “What’s the GYROKINESIS® Method?” “Is it like yoga or Pilates?” Sometimes it seems to difficult to explain, but perhaps it shouldn’t. The ultimate aim is to understand the body, move and enjoy. This method was originally created as an injury prevention method for dancers, however it became widely used for general alignment …
How to Use a BOSU Ball to Strengthen Your Core Muscles by Daniel N. (GUEST POST)
Daniel N. is the “Fitness Crab“, a Toronto-based fitness coach and yoga instructor. He’s been helping his clients improve their health and set up their home gyms for over a decade with incorporating the BOSU Ball. Daniel believes that BOSU balance trainers are a must for any home gym as they are the perfect warm …
Brief Hiatus – Be Back Soon!
Hello my favorite movers, As I gather and organize all of the oh-so-inspiring information from my travels in Southeast Asia and South America, I thought it would be a good time to say, “Be right back!” while I take a break from being glued to the computer screen. We would like to ensure the next upcoming …
The Importance of Breathing & the GYROTONIC® Method by Lucia Vergnano (GUEST POST)
Lucia Vergnano is a Dancer with Aterballetto Dance Company, a Mother, and a GYROTONIC® Trainer based in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Vergnano now contributes to an blog called Mamma, Mi Racconti (Italian for Mom, Tell Me). In this post, Vergnano shares her thoughts on breathing, the importance of oxygen, and how the GYROTONIC® Method helped her further understand this necessity. BREATHING AGAIN by Lucia Vergnano [Translated by …