Foulds

move and work doesn’t always make sense, and bad habits (without realising) can happen - like favouring one side over the other or overloading one joint over another... This can cause stiffness and pain which is often simple over time to undo. In a class, you’ll work each side by itself to retrain the weaker side, creating more balance.

I get told almost weekly that pilates has improved someone’s back pain, and I am asked how this is so. In all my pilates classes, there will be focus on moving your spine through its 3 main ways; a) twist/ rotate, often done standing or seated; b) forward backward bending, like within a cat to cow stretch; c) sideways bending as within a mermaid stretch, so giving you opportunity to improve the most basic ways we move.

Think of the dust that accumulates behind a door when its never opened fully, or the rust of the hinges. Our major joints are designed to move fully and if they aren’t used regularly to their full capacity they get stiff/rusty, but its often easy to get that movement back and it feels amazing when we do. All the above are easily modified around back injury.

If you would like to chat to someone at Hummingbird Pilates and Yoga about starting your journey towards seeing and feeling results for yourself, find a stronger core and energised mind, then don’t hesitate to call us and say you’ve read my article in Moulsham Times magazine. If you’d like to arrange a time to come spend an hour creating a plan for your body to get results from pilates you can call 01245 422 556, or email us info@hummingbirdpilatesyoga.co.uk.

At Hummingbird Pilates & Yoga in Writtle, www.hummingbirdpilates. co.uk our £45 unlimited month of classes is our most popular way to start (excluding our specialist run ante and post natal courses). For our group classes of 8 people we don’t expect any experience just a willingness to try. We offer classes for the total novice to the well seasoned - join us in studio, or opt for an interactive Zoom class from wherever you are.

I hope to see you on the mat soon!

Erica xx

As promised this month some exciting news to share. Firstly, we will be at the Chelmsford College Open Evening on Monday 6th February as we help promote the exciting new Broadcast T-Level course which starts at the college in September. Students signing up to this course will have the opportunity to join in with making shows and content alongside the fantastic Chelmsford Community Radio presenting team. If you know someone due to start college soon, why not bring them along and find out more. Then on the 23rd of February, join us in celebrating the opening of the brand new Morrisons store at Beaulieu Park where our presenters will be out and about talking to shoppers and taking song requests.

Finally, just a reminder that we love having guests on Chelmsford Community Radio and our guests seem to enjoy the experience too!! If you would like to be included in one of our shows to promote your event or fundraiser, then please do get in touch via admin@ chelmsfordcommunityradio.com.

You can tune in to Chelmsford Community Radio on 104.4FM in the city, on line www.chelmsfordcommunityradio.com and on the CCR104.4 app available to download.