As we regularly advise our clients, the benefits of movement are so important, and underpin our wellbeing in every way. Sadly, my father recently passed away from a very aggressive form of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The most distressing aspect of this disease – and especially with his type – is that sufferers may find themselves […]
Read more...
As we find ourselves in uncharted territory in 2020 – both in our work and social lives – many of us are turning to exercise for solace. Our online Pilates sessions have been a roaring success so far, but this hasn’t happened by accident. So as we shift our business, but also our organisational mindset, […]
Read more...
This week we kicked off our new Saturday Club sessions with a special interactive workshop on the body’s most flexible yet vulnerable joint – the shoulder. You may not know that the shoulder girdle is made up of a set of intricate bones and muscles that all work together to form a joint which is […]
Read more...
Last month, we talked out about one of our core machines at mytime – the reformer. But there are two other pieces of equipment that are integral to our Pilates sessions: the trapeze table and the chair. Whereas the reformer is ostensibly a bed, the trapeze table and the chair offer slightly different frameworks which […]
Read more...
Over the next few months we’ll be taking a look at the various types of equipment used in Pilates. Arguably one of the most popular machines is the reformer, but what are its origins and why is it so beneficial for us? The reformer then and now It is perhaps no surprise that the reformer […]
Read more...
Many clients tell us about their experiences during the menopause and so in this instalment of our women’s health series, we take a closer look into the symptoms and what we can do to overcome them. So what is the menopause, anyway? From the Greek word menos (month) and pausis (cease) – and informally known […]
Read more...
A lot of businesses enter award programmes for the kudos, and to add to their growing collection of homepage logos, which is a great way of building a brand. But it’s so much more than that. Here is Bea’s own awards story. Earlier this year I received a phone call from Kent Women in Business […]
Read more...
We’ve recently talked about how men should take up Pilates, so this month we’re focusing on women’s health issues. In this article, we focus on postpartum tummies and the simple steps you can take to get back in shape after giving birth. Having a baby is one of the most magical experiences a woman can […]
Read more...
As if January wasn’t busy enough with the arrival of our latest instructor, Jon, and the launch of our new eco-friendly clothing range; this month we have yet more exciting news! Mytime Pilates will be adding massage into the mix as we welcome Kent’s leading holistic physiotherapist, Karen Cain, to the team. Based upstairs in […]
Read more...
This week our very own Bea has been shortlisted for the esteemed Kent Women in Business Awards, which come together each year to celebrate women’s entrepreneurial spirit and business achievements. But amidst the hype of nominations and anticipation as to who will win, many of you have been wondering how it all started, and how […]
Read more...