Wynberg Pilates with Mattie Holme

This was sent to me by my doctor and is really worth a read!

The Manufacturing of Bone Diseases: The Story of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Osteopenia (1992)[i] and Osteoporosis (1994)[ii] were formally identified as skeletal diseases by the World Health Organization (HTO) as bone mineral densities (BMD) 1 and 2.5 standard deviations, respectively, below the peak bone mass of an average young adult Caucasian female, as measured by an x-...

Come play on the Oov and experience the magic

Join Mattie Holme at CMC 2020 for Intro to Oov! Saturday 22 February from 11am to 1pm. Registrations open 1st September...

The Oov comes in 3 sizes and is the only piece of "equipment" out there that is shaped like the spine... genius! As you lie on it, it flattens and encourages the spine to lengthen, allowing more disc space between vertebrae

Because we at Wynberg Pilates are committed to staying absolutely current, Mandy Williams and Mattie Holme travelled to Jo'burg this past weekend for a 3 day workshop on this astounding new innovation. The brainchild of Daniel Vladeta, an Australian Osteopath with a background in neuroscience, the Oov (Out Of Vocabulary) is not a just another new gimmick but a carefully constructed tool guaranteed to address innumerable asymmetries and discrepancies in the "core", amongst other things. We've been working with it for a couple of years now with astonishing results. Watch this space for upcoming workshops. And see us at CMC next February.😉

Footage of Joseph Pilates' teaching ... pretty hectic. The commentator, Eve Gentry, was a disciple who went on to develop her own style, based on the original work of Jo.

Eve Gentry Commentary with Pilates Anytime - Special 2795 The following classic footage of Joseph Pilates working on camera with Eve Gentry is of course special in its own right, not only as a record in the vault of Pilates history, but as a window to the relationship of two revered teachers. We are doubly thrilled, however, to share this with you at this....

For years, we’ve been told fat clogs our arteries. Now, scientists say that’s all wrong. Fats have a PR problem.

Good to know when we're being manipulated by marketing!

What 10,000 Steps Will Really Get You A clever bit of marketing has obscured the more nuanced nature of human well-being.

I Now Suspect the Vagus Nerve Is the Key to Well-being “Stimulating” it leads to calmness, but how and why?

Are You Aging or Just Drying Out? - Tom Myers Tom Myers, Author of Anatomy Trains explains how aging, hydration and the fascia of your body are intimately connected. Understanding how these elements inte...

Core Strength in Pilates – What You Need to Know Is core strength your goal from Pilates? This is a goal many of my clients note on their intake form when they come to see me. Not surprising, considering Pilates is considered a discipline that im…

A thoughtful article about this complex concept

Core Strength in Pilates – What You Need to Know Is core strength your goal from Pilates? This is a goal many of my clients note on their intake form when they come to see me. Not surprising, considering Pilates is considered a discipline that im…

Some good words from the Oov inventor Daniel Vladeta

Daniel Vladeta - Oov Creator & Medical Expert This is "Daniel Vladeta - Oov Creator & Medical Expert" by Montauk Media on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

"If we stop moving one part, or all, of the body then the fascia starts to dehydrate, solidify and constrict. This spot becomes like a dam for the energy, the information and the signals. We lose awareness in that part of the body and healthy function".

How Fascia Can Help Us Unravel Deeply Held Tension Feeling tense? Discover the underestimated power of your fascial tissue, and learn how it can serve you better.

Spot on with the myth of core stability!

Prof Peter O'Sullivan and Core Stability - April 2012 Peter discusses cognitive functional therapy and the myth of "core stability" in relation to chronic low back pain.

The GYROTONIC® Interview Series: With Professional Diver, Melanie Rinaldi | GYROTONIC® Melanie is a former olympic-level athlete. She is a two-time national champion, four-ime international medalist, and 2009 ACC Athlete of the Year and MVP, competing at a top international level in the sport of springboard and platform diving. For 20 years, she trained full-time to maintain her statu...

If you're interested in the real work of Joseph Pilates, you might find this interview interesting. Out of the various people he taught, some of them went on to be known as "The Elders". Mary Bowen was one of them and I liked her philosophy. See what you think ...

Bob Hannum Interviews Elder Mary Bowen – Part 1 | PilatesIntel Download Kathy Corey’s illustrated article “Just the Facts Please….Correcting Misconceptions of Joe Pilates’ History”

Was privileged enough to spend a wonderful day observing at The Pilates Centre in Boulder, Colorado in January. While it was inspiring to see them all at work, I was blown away by their warmth, openness and their willingness to share knowledge. Thank you Rachel, April and Kailie. I can't wait to come back!

The Pilates Center – Our Passion is Classical Pilates

"Breathing is not just for oxygen; it’s now linked to brain function and behavior"

Rhythm of Breathing Affects Memory and Fear A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement.

A nice way to ease the tightness that builds in the chest area when you have to sit at a computer all day

How to slouch proof your body

Our feet are more than just a place to display pretty shoes - lovely short video on how to keep your feet functional. Our balance, and our ability to recruit muscles around so many of our joints comes from correct use of our feet.

Awaken Your Feet | Franklin Method Create more resilience and balance in your feet with these four movements. Watch this free video lesson from Eric Franklin, the founder of The Franklin Method

At the risk of sounding like the proverbial cracked record!

The Silicon Valley Addiction: Is Sitting The New Smoking? | Huffington Post Looking for a new job? There's a new position in the tech world, in Silicon Valley, Silicon Beach or anywhere else in the world. It's called the "flexion...

If you've ever wondered what Fascia is...

Understanding Your Fascia Fascia may be the missing piece for your lingering injury

This is actually only everything Marie Claire thinks you need to know about GYROTONIC. We have 4 towers at our Studio. Come work your body like it's never worked before!

Everything you need to know about Gyrotonic Gyrotonic is the new fitness trend celebrities love

"There are now several lines of research suggesting that our mental perception of the world constantly informs and guides our immune system in a way that makes us better able to respond to future threats. That was a sort of ‘aha’ moment for me — where the idea of an entwined mind and body suddenly made more scientific sense than an ephemeral consciousness that’s somehow separated from our physical selves".

The Science of Healing Thoughts Journalist Jo Marchant explores surprising new research into curing the body with the mind

"The trend is popular in the United States – I’m told that in California, it’s now bigger than hot yoga" ... The journalist doesn't exactly have good form on the Tower, but at least Gyrotonic is getting some well-deserved publicity!

What happened when I put Andy Murray's Gyrotonic fitness machine to the test I’

My colleague Barbara McCrea has just returned from a sabbatical in London so the workshop below will be full of new and inspirational work. I recommend it