In this blog, we’ll explore whether our workouts can be more meaningful if we try less hard and consciously connect our body and mind.

As we speed towards mid-January, and the time when many give up on their New years’ resolutions, let’s consider a revolutionary (or perhaps evolutionary) idea - instead of rushing to achieve hard goals, take time to celebrate small wins, stay present, and be kind to yourself.

As the Lauren Hilton Studio celebrates its 4th anniversary, we probed the Polestar Pilates teacher and studio owner, Lauren Hilton, with these 30 revealing questions to get to know the driving force behind Shrewsbury’s boutique Pilates studio a little deeper…

Poor breathing mechanics can contribute to lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, pelvic floor dysfunction and anxiety. In this article, I’ll talk about how stress can affect our breath, causing sub-optimal breathing, and what we can do to help ourselves.

Six ways to get your body and mind back to the Pilates mat - let's take up those good habits that fell away over the summer break (yes, even mine!!), and move your body intentionally, perhaps with a new perspective, increased energy or sense of resilience. Get back to that Pilates movement that feels good, and relieves your aches and pains.

The ease with which you can slot Pilates into your day combined with the positive impact it can have on your whole health, give it top-of-class movement credentials, but because there are so many ways to practice Pilates, we put together a handy guide of what you should consider before getting started with Pilates!