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How To Stay Active While Travelling: Simple Tips That Work
As some of you may know, I have just come back from three weeks overseas. Travelling can be a wonderful opportunity to explore new...
Elissa VB
Jul 112 min read
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Pilates for Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia is a condition which leads to paralysis on one side of the body. It is a permanent condition which is mostly non-progressive...
Elissa VB
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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Does Pilates Help With Posture?
The philosophy of Pilates is getting to know your body, how it sits and moves in space and learning how to move it efficiently and...
Elissa VB
Apr 8, 20213 min read
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The Wonderfulness of the Wunda Chair
The Wunda Chair is a piece of equipment that Joseph Pilates designed and made, just like the Reformer, Trapeze Table (or Cadillac), the...
Elissa VB
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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Is Pilates for Men??
The short answer to this question is yes! However, despite the founder, Joseph Pilates, being a man who wanted his method of ‘Contrology’...
Elissa VB
Oct 16, 20202 min read
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Who Loves Some Feet In Strap Action!
I certainly do! But do you know why it is so good? Apart from being able to lay down while you work up a sweat, feet in straps is great...
Elissa VB
Aug 9, 20202 min read
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What are the Pilates Principles?
The Pilates method is built upon six core principles which when applied create the foundation of the Pilates discipline. Once understood...
Elissa VB
May 25, 20202 min read
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What's flexibility & what's mobility?
This is a blog post from my colleague, Dr. Josh Carter, who I work with at Surf Life Physio. I have added it to this blog because it is...
Elissa VB
May 4, 20202 min read
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COVID-19 Is Changing the Way We Move
Now gyms are closed, what type of exercise are you doing? Over the past few days there has been an increase of people running on the...
Elissa VB
Mar 26, 20202 min read
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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Pilates Class
1. Going to a class that is too advanced for your abilities: If your abilities are not yet at an intermediate or advanced level, please...
Elissa VB
Mar 25, 20202 min read
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