Join us on a introductory session to Mindfulness facilitated by Paula Wade.
This is a complimentary session exclusive to Physiofit Woman’s intermediate and advanced Pilates participants. Limited spaces available. Call us on (01) 2932969 or email info@physiofitwoman.ie to book your place.
Today is the 8th of September. The day we celebrate World Physiotherapy Day and pay tribute to all Physiotherapist who contribute daily in keeping people well, mobile and independent. Under the theme Movement for Health this year’s message is “Add Life to Years”.
Today Body Elements/Physiofit Woman celebrates eight years of being in business. Eight years of challenges and emotions; of losses and victories; of perseverance and achievements and overall eight years of accomplishment and happiness. It’s not easy to start-up a business particularly at the start of a recession and keep it going.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common musculoskeletal disorder that lately has affected a wider group of population. CTS is defined as an entrapment neuropathy, which means that the Median Nerve is compressed and irritated by the tendons of the hand-flexors muscles wrapped by the transverse carpal ligament. This results in pain and loss of strength and…
Súrya Námaskára As the days get longer and summer is upon us, this practice is the perfect way to start your day, bringing vitality and awareness to yourself. The Súrya Námaskára, known as Sun Salutation, is a simple Sequence with 8 Ásana (psyco-bio-physic position), accepted by all the Yoga Schools (with some small variations). For those who are attending our…
Breathing is a body function that, despite being unconscious and involuntary, it can become conscious and voluntary if we dare to take control of this powerful human technology. “To breath is to live”, says André Van Lysebeth. For a Yogi, to breathe is not enough. If breathing is life, breathing better is to live better. In Yoga Sámkhya philosophy, the…
Six years ago, I first met Deborah when Body Elements (now Physiofit Woman) was just starting and I remember her energy, passion, confidence and enthusiasm, that was infectious. This might have been one reason I attended her Pregnancy Pilates classes- I found her so inspirational (and the classes were very helpful as well). Back then I was just a couple…
When your new baby arrives it is such a special time and goes by so quickly. They are only this tiny for such a short time and in just a few weeks it’ll be hard to believe they ever fitted into those tiny newborn onesies! While it’s always worth getting some professional photos here are a few tips to help you…
I decided to host a Christmas coffee morning on the 21st of November. As usual, I have a lot going on in my life and I juggle between running a busy practice, attending training and Continuous Professional Development courses both in Ireland and abroad and trying to have a life. Recently I lost the most important person in my life:…
There is a lot of help out there these days with the physical and curative treatment. However, what about the holistic point of view? Cancer patients can initially suffer unbelievable shock, disbelief and anger. Perhaps they have always looked after their health using diet and exercise. Excellent, well done but what about your whole body? Your mind and spirit? Have…