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Pilates, Nerve Flossing and Sciatic Pain: Why Movement Matters
When we think about flexibility, we tend to think about muscles. “My hamstrings are tight.” “My back needs stretching.” “My hips just don’t move very well.” But sometimes that feeling of tightness isn’t coming entirely from the muscle. Our nervous system also has to move. Your nerves need to move too Nerves aren’t static wires running through the body. As we bend, straighten, twist and reach, our nerves need to glide and move relative to the tissues surrounding them. This is
Claire Bastos
Oct 83 min read


Pilates Is for Every Body
One of the things we love most about Pilates is that you don’t have to be fit to start. You don’t have to be flexible. You don’t have to be young, strong, coordinated or experienced. You just have to start where you are. Pilates is incredibly adaptable. The same principles of movement can be used with someone taking their first steps back into exercise, someone in their 80s wanting to stay strong and independent, or someone fit and athletic looking for a serious physical chal
Claire Bastos
Oct 84 min read


Pilates, Mental Health & the Power of Connection
At Movement & Co, we’ve always believed that Pilates is about far more than building a stronger body. It’s about creating a space to slow down, breathe, move with intention and reconnect — with your body, your mind and the people around you. Life is busy. We spend so much of our time rushing from one thing to the next, often without giving ourselves the opportunity to properly switch off. For many of our clients, stepping into the studio is an hour where the outside noise can
Claire Bastos
Oct 62 min read


Why We Move: Our Ethos of Non-Judgement, Safety & Joyful Movement
We don’t care how “fit” you are. We don’t care if you’ve never exercised before or if you’ve been to every class under the sun. What we...
Claire Bastos
Jul 3, 20251 min read


The Benefits of Pilates: Why a Small, Bespoke Studio Makes All The Difference
Pilates has long been celebrated for its ability to strengthen the body, improve posture, and build deep core stability. Whether...
Claire Bastos
May 9, 20252 min read


The Power of Pilates: Why Staying Active, No Matter How Little, is Better Than Doing Nothing
Staying active is essential for maintaining overall health, yet many people face barriers such as age, injury, or chronic conditions that...
Claire Bastos
Mar 19, 20255 min read


Myth busting and new research - Ice Therapy
The use of ice for injuries, often referred to as the R.I.C.E. method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), has been widely recommended...
Claire Bastos
Jan 10, 20252 min read

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