Pilates

3 Pilates Exercises Ideal for Beginners

February 24, 2016

Kicking off our ‘Wellbeing’ series, we asked one of our Pilates tutors to run through the basics. The secret is out. Pilates is the exercise of choice among some well known celebrities and they have been swearing by Pilates and its health benefits for years. We asked our instructor Diane Parrilla about her 3 favourite exercises…

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Guide to Pilates Retreats: Our Top 5 Places to Visit in 2016

January 16, 2016

With the start of 2016 and our new beginners Pilates retreats to be launched, we’ve taken a look at our top five best Pilates holidays for 2016. So, if you’re looking for a break for body and mind this year, then take a look at our list below and get the perfect Pilates course in…

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Interview with Fitness Blogger: How to stay fit over 50

January 13, 2016

Tracey McAlpine is the founder of lifestyle blog “Fighting Fifty”. With her platform, she provides women over 50 with health, travel and lifestyle advise. In our interview with her, she reveals how to age positively, how to stay fit with Pilates and what she loves about being 50. Flavours had an opportunity to interview Tracy. Here…

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Is Pilates Holiday for me?

August 19, 2015

Pilates can be used for a range of lifestyles and ailments. If you haven’t practised much of the exercise before, you may doubt the ability for a week long holiday to be beneficial to you. Here are a few reasons why you don’t have to be Pilates mad to enjoy a week in the sun…

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What is ‘Body Control Pilates’?

July 24, 2015

All our teachers on our Pilates holidays in Italy are “Body Control Pilates” qualified – but have you ever wondered what this means? If so, read our short guide including all important facts about the Body Control Pilates method! Lynne Robinson founded Body Control Pilates in 1995 with a drive to share the Joseph Pilates method….

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Day in the life of: a Pilates Teacher

July 17, 2015

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a teacher on a Pilates holiday in Italy? We asked our Pilates teacher, Jyoti to give us some insight and she was kind enough to share with us her typical schedule. Long days of Italian food, afternoon dips in the pool and relaxing Pilates-  it doesn’t sound…

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Pilates – The Secret to Murrays Success?

June 23, 2015

Whether you are just interested in the strawberries and cream or are a die-hard court-side fan, over the next two weeks everyone will be talking about Wimbledon. We’re getting ready to back Andy Murray all the way to the final again this year and we were contemplating the secret to his success. No doubt it is down…

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Pilates Retreat in Italy – A Sense of Wellbeing

May 20, 2015

So, you might have limited Pilates experience or may even attend weekly lessons at your local gym, but why should you pack your bag, grab your passport and commit to an Italian Pilates retreat? We had a look at the top reasons our guests join us on a Pilates holiday in Italy! The setting doesn’t compare!…

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How to Balance Mind & Body with Pilates

April 14, 2015

Stress is a reality of a busy lifestyle; rushing around, being distracted by thoughts, feeling exhausted and stressed. This can have drastic consequences on your mental and physical health. Whilst many of us already know the positive impact Pilates can have on the body – many aren’t aware of the astonishing effects it has on…

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Discover authentic Italy – Discover Puglia!

March 13, 2015

Do you want to discover authentic Italy? Puglia is probably one of the best places to do so. With it’s rustic landscape and whitewashed towns, it really has kept a magical charm. Exploring Puglia means to explore Italy off-the-beaten track. Its dramatic coastline, mouthwatering seafood and unique ambience has made it a firm favourite for…

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5 Reasons to Simply Love Pilates

March 6, 2015

What can Pilates really do for you? Pilates has become hugely popular over the last 10 years. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 20th century, the method was based on the idea that our minds can control our muscles. No wonder it is such a brilliant exercise for body AND mind. And, that’s what makes…

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Pilates Holiday – Feel great by the end of the week!

February 19, 2015

Today,we speak to Flavours’ Pilates guest, Catherine, to hear her thoughts on her Pilates holiday to Tuscany and her advice for those considering solo traveller holidays for the first time!   Catherine, you have been on a Pilates holiday with us. How did you enjoy it? I loved the first Pilates holiday I did with Flavours…

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How Pilates Can Help You to Get a Flat Stomach

January 6, 2015

This Spring, as the trees start blooming, let’s begin a new hobby in Pilates to refresh ourselves. We have put together a few, simple exercises from our Pilates holidays that are perfect to help tone and trim the stomach. These exercises can all be done at home and once regularly, you will see a noticeable difference…

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New Year’s Resolution: Self Improvement

December 30, 2014

It’s this time of year again that people will begin their New Year’s resolutions for the year ahead. While many of us start out with great intentions; it is not uncommon that we do not stick to our resolutions as we promised we would. However, studies have shown that those who have made formal resolutions…

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