Mary Hitchings Pilates
I offer personalised Reformer Pilates and Yoga classes tailored to your unique needs. With my guidance, you'll move towards a stronger, pain-free life!
My speciality is in addressing back pain, scoliosis, and injury rehabilitation.
19/03/2024
Day 19 of and the exercise is Jackknife!
12/03/2024
Day 12 of and the exercise is Swan Dive!
This exercise is a deep dive into core strength, spinal flexibility, and muscular balance
06/03/2024
Day 6 of and today’s exercise is the single leg stretch!
Completed my Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training with BASI Pilates UK this weekend.
Thank you to all the amazing teachers and other students who have helped me on my journey so far!
If you are interested in learning Pilates please get in touch. (It is a great addition to your yoga practice too!)
18/09/2023
Are you a mouth breather or nose breather? 😮💨
Nasal breathing offers a range of physiological and health benefits, including:
🌿 Filtering and Humidification: The nasal passages contain hairs and mucous membranes that help filter out contaminants, pollutants, and pathogens. They also humidify the air, making it more suitable for the lungs.
🌿 Increased Oxygen Absorption: Nasal breathing allows for better oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange. This can increase oxygen absorption in the lungs.
🌿 Diaphragmatic Breathing: Breathing through the nose can promote deeper, more diaphragmatic breathing, which is beneficial for the lungs and overall oxygenation. Also helps improve your overall posture.
🌿 Production of Nitric Oxide: The sinuses produce nitric oxide, a molecule that plays a vital role in increasing circulation and
delivering oxygen to cells more efficiently. Nitric oxide also has antimicrobial properties.
🌿 Reduced Dry Mouth: Breathing through the mouth can lead to dry mouth, which can increase the risk of dental issues and bad breath. Nasal breathing keeps the mouth closed and helps maintain oral health.
🌿 Better Brain Function: Some studies suggest that nasal breathing can improve cognitive function and memory.
🌿 Promotion of Calmness and Reduced Stress: Nasal breathing can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness and relaxation. It can help in reducing stress and anxiety.
🌿 Regulation of Air Temperature: The nose helps regulate the temperature of the inhaled air, either warming or cooling it as needed before it reaches the lungs.
🌿 Enhanced Sleep: Nasal breathing can help reduce the chances of snoring and sleep apnea, leading to better quality sleep.
🌿 Support for the Immune System: As the nose filters and humidifies the air, it also captures and neutralizes pathogens, supporting the body’s immune response.
Yoga on tomorrow morning at 10am-11am
(In place of the Friday class this week)
07/09/2023
Yoga is BACK!!!
Join me at The Dojo Norwich tomorrow at 10am - 11am
Join me tomorrow at The Dojo Norwich for Yoga at 10am - 11am 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
04/09/2023
CONFESSION TIME!! 😬
I have been super lazy with my handstand practice over the summer! There are no excuses, I just didn’t have the mojo to practice. I returned to class last Saturday with and realised I have lost so much strength, especially in my shoulders just in two months. So it’s back to basics and drill training for me to get that strength and confidence back!
Here I am this morning holding a tuck shape against the wall.
Yoga tonight online at 8pm - 9pm 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Join me for Yoga online tonight at 8pm - 9pm 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Yoga online tonight at 8pm - 9pm
DM to join me 😊
Yoga Online 8pm - 9pm tonight
‘Mellow Hips Flow’ is the theme!
I’m back from my holiday and can’t wait to teach so join me tonight for practice!
Online Yoga 8pm - 9pm
29/07/2023
Taking a moment to stretch my spine and this feels heavenly after travelling all day yesterday🌟
Semi hanging is a great way of creating active traction, feeling space within the spine whilst also strengthening and stretching shoulders 👌
Self-care for your back ❤️
It’s also a great exercise for anyone with scoliosis, kyphosis or other postural complaints 👍
Elevate your heels to make the stretch even deeper
13/07/2023
Join me tomorrow at The Dojo Norwich for Yoga at 10am - 11am 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Yoga tonight online at 8pm - 9pm
Some lovely hip and hamstring stretches 😊
29/06/2023
Join me tomorrow at 10am for Yoga The Dojo Norwich 😊
Yoga online tonight at 8pm - 9pm 🧘♂️🧘♀️
Yoga online tonight at 8pm - 9pm
A nice slow flow around the mat!
Hope to see you there 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Back at The Dojo Norwich tomorrow morning 10am - 11am
All levels are welcome 😊
Yoga online tonight at 8pm - 9pm
See you on the mat! 😊
Join me for Gentle Yoga online tonight at 8pm - 9pm 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Friday Yoga at The Dojo Norwich 10am - 11am
‘Upper Body Reset’ is the theme this week 😊
Join me for Yoga tonight online at 8pm - 9pm
‘Upper Body Reset’ is the theme this evening 🧘♀️ 🧘♂️
Online Gentle Yoga tonight at 8pm - 9pm
⭐️ Hip mobility is the theme ⭐️
All abilities are welcome, so if you want to try, send me a message 😊
Saturday Online Yoga for Strength
8:30am - 9:30am
A great way to kickstart your bank holiday weekend! ⚡️
27/04/2023
Yoga tomorrow morning at 10am - 11am
All welcome 🙏🏻
⭐️ Classes this week ⭐️
Join me in person or online:
Tues 8pm (online) - Gentle Yoga
Fri 10am (in person) - Yoga at The Dojo Norwich
Sat 8:30am (online) - Yoga for Strength
Mandala style flow theme this week
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