Lively Pilates - Functional Health & Movement

02/09/2026

“Engage your core” sounds simple… but the same setup doesn’t work for every body.

Our natural spinal curvatures influence how our body organises itself on the mat/carriage. For some people, lying in neutral without extra spinal support can make it harder to find a rib-pelvis connection for an effective core engagement.

Sometimes, adding a simple prop changes everything.

In this example, adding a block behind head allows to find:

→ Better rib–pelvis alignment
→ Better and deeper abdominal engagement
→ More movement control
→ More efficient movement

🚫 The prop isn’t there to make the exercise “easier”.

✅ It’s there to help the body find a position where it can function more efficiently.

Because Functional Pilates isn’t about forcing every body into the same position, it’s about understanding the body in front of us and knowing when to adapt.

Want to learn more than just the exercises, and understand the WHY behind your teaching?

If you are interested in becoming the kind of instructor who can confidently support the bodies in front of them, our next teacher training intake is coming up.

📍October Darwin Intake:
✨ Mat: 17-18 October
✨ Reformer: 24-25 October

Comment DARWIN or send us a DM to learn more and claim your exclusive discount.

31/07/2026

Fueling my body from the inside out ✨💛 Thanks The Beauty Chef for the delicious Collagen Boost™! 🌿

21/07/2026

I’m so excited to finally share this…

I’ll be presenting at the Top End Pilates Expo! 🤍

Movement has completely changed the way I experience my body. Not because it made me “better” at Pilates, but because it taught me to move with more freedom, confidence and ease.

In my session, “A Key to Feel-Good Movement: How mobility enhances Pilates” we’ll explore how improving mobility can help you move more efficiently, feel stronger, and get even more out of your Pilates practice, whether you’re an instructor or simply love to move.

I can’t wait to meet so many passionate people from our Pilates community and spend the day learning together.

See you there! ✨

FeelGoodMovement

27/11/2025

16/05/2023

Hi beautiful souls 👋🏽 I’m dealing with a lot at the moment. The whole family has had covid and it’s my turn to be stuck in bed.
I just wanted to share how, sometimes, it can be a blessing to get sick and even if it’s been hard on us (the whole family), I’m grateful I don’t have to deal with my thoughts and emotions for a brief moment. I’m grateful I get to focus on my body and simply getting better. I realise how “pleasurable” it is to simply FEEL, simple BE. Just focusing on me, my body and no other pressure around me. I’m grateful for my body to remind me to take care of myself and that life doesn’t have to be so complicated. 🙏🏽

02/05/2023

How heavy is this glass of water? 💧
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they would be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.
She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed - incapable of doing anything." - source unknown.

Drinking a glass of water, we can gain profound insight into the power and importance of picking up and putting down. When we are thirsty, we pick up our glass of water to drink. When we are done drinking, we place our water back down. Why go around carrying our water any longer than we need to? It is unnecessary.

The same truth can be found with our stresses. When we are walking into the door for work, we pick up the stresses of work. When we walk out of the door from work, we place those stresses back down. When we are walking into the door of our home, we pick up the stresses of home. And when we walk out of the door from home, we place those stresses back down all the same.
Stress, in and of itself isn’t a bad thing. In fact, stress can be quite beneficial—it’s the pressure that catalyzes growth. Without a sufficient amount of stress, we might not leave our comfort zone or ever produce our best work. How we perceive and manage our stress, however, is where things can start turning negative. Remember to put the glass down! 🫗
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27/04/2023

What if we'd focus on what could go right? 🌺✨

26/04/2023

Here is PART 3 of SIGNS OF A WOUNDED INNER CHILD. Coming next week: HOW TO HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD GUIDE. Follow and make sure you don't miss out!

Share your wounds and/or story in the comments 👇

23/04/2023

How do you use the F-WORD? 😏😬 Share below! 👇

21/04/2023

Sorry, it's been so long since PART 1! I've been taking some time off social media (part of my very own healing journey 🥰), and I'm now happy to share more signs of a wounded inner child. PART 3 is coming next week, and then last but not least, HOW TO HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD GUIDE. Follow to make sure you don't miss out!

Share your wounds in the comments 👇