pilates
Show Up or Seize Up
I can’t take credit for the wonderfully catchy phrase “show up or seize up.” One of our brilliant seated Pilates regulars said it during a chat about what keeps us...
Yoga for Physical and Mental Well-Being
Yoga returns to Walnut Grove with this 5-week course, designed to improve the participants’ physical and mental well-being. Whether you are completely new to yoga, returning to your mat after...
Our Walnut Grove
As we wrap up 2025 and contemplate the year ahead, we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. It’s been another busy, rewarding year here at Walnut...
The Wonder of Pilates
Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on strengthening the body’s core muscles while also improving flexibility, posture, overall strength and balance, it involves slow, controlled, precise movements...
Exercise for older adults
Unfortunately, there currently isn’t anything on the market that will stop us from ageing, but we can do something to limit its impact. It doesn’t have to cost the earth...
Physical activity levels: How do you measure up?
Many of us may assume we are in the more active category. There are so many ways in which we are reminded to exercise, from the media, our phones, fitness...
Understanding Wellbeing
Wellbeing? Being well? There are so many connotations of what well-being or being well means to people. I believe it’s a very individual and personal thing. What does it mean...
6 Ways to Deal with Stress
Stress is a normal part of life. Psychologist Richard S. Lazarus proposed the idea that all humans need a manageable amount of stress in their lives to develop a healthy...
Pilates: What it Means to Me
Pilates has been around for about 100 years and was first created to help rehabilitate WW1 soldiers by Joseph Pilates. Pilates was inspired by the movement of cats, which you...
Why Exercise is important if you have Diabetes
Exercise is a low-cost and side-effect-free ‘Superhero’ to those that may have diabetes. Exercising regularly can help improve a range of metabolic hormones and the body can become more efficient...
Boost your energy and beat the Winter Blues
It can be difficult to get out and about at this time of year, with shorter, colder, and often wet days. It’s pretty much second nature to want to stay...
Day of Disabilities
December 3rd was International Day of People With Disabilities, an annual occasion designated to join together to support people with disability in our communities, and raise awareness of the importance...