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Mind Movement Health is all about sharing healthy recipes, tips and info vital to restoring and maintaining your health both physically and mentally. Join our tribe to get up-to-date health info that will empower your health, movement and mindset.

03/04/2026

🔥 Your glutes are about to feel this one…

4 on-all-fours glute burners that look simple… but 🔥 real quick.

Using a knee band, try this mini sequence:

✨Straight leg lifts
✨Rainbows
✨Bend to straighten
✨Bent knee circles

Aim for 10–15 reps of each

Repeat if you’ve got more in the tank 👌🏻

These are quick but effective for firing up your glutes and are perfect as a warm-up before your workout or to add a little extra burn at the end.

Save this for your next lower body day + let me know when your glutes start talking back 😉

01/04/2026

You don’t need another workout… you need this👇🏻

🌊 I’ve just come off hosting my retreat in Torquay and honestly… it wasn’t the Pilates, the sauna or even the beach walks that changed everything.

It was the conversations.

The connection.

The moment you realise… you’re not the only one feeling this way.🫶🏻

That’s the real magic of a retreat.✨

It’s slowing down long enough to hear yourself again.
It’s feeling supported, seen, and understood.
It’s filling your cup in a way that actually lasts.

And if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just a bit “off”… this might be exactly what you need.

🎙️ New podcast episode is live now, “Why Retreats Are So Life-Changing”

And if you’re craving this kind of experience… my Pilates by the Mekong Retreat in Vietnam (Oct 2026) is going to be something really special. 💫

Leave the comment ‘retreat’ and I’ll dm you the details. 💛

31/03/2026

What you’re really thinking during your Pilates class 😂

“Trust a Pilates instructor to make a plank even harder…”
“Why is this still going??”
“Okay but like… what muscle is even working right now?”
“Seriously, I think she’s trying to kill me 😅”

And yet… you finish feeling stronger, taller, and just a little bit smug about surviving it 😌✨

Because that shaky core, deep burn, and “I can’t but I did” energy?

That’s where the magic happens 🔥

Tag your Pilates bestie who would 100% say this mid-class 👀

29/03/2026

✨ This Food Isn’t Just Delicious… It Heals ✨

Here are a few snapshots of the delicious food we enjoyed on retreat last weekend.

Every meal was homemade, wholesome, and crafted to nourish both body and soul.😋

We connected over food, shared ceremonial cacao, laughed until our bellies hurt, and had deep, meaningful conversations. ❤️

Yes, food is meant to fuel and nourish, but it’s also about connection, joy, and experience.

🫶🏻Moments like these are what make retreats truly special.

27/03/2026

Is your core as strong as you think? 🔥

If you’re skipping the basics, you’re missing what matters most. This is your sign to slow it down and fire up your deep core 💥

✨ My go-to core activation flow:

• Pelvic roll-ups
• Bridge hold + leg lowers
• Supine single leg reach
• Supine opposite arm & leg reach
• Modified hundreds
• Full hundreds

This sequence hits your entire core, not just abs, but deep stabilisers, glutes, and lower back 💪🏻

Perfect to add into your weekly workouts, warm-ups, or even as a quick standalone workout when you’re short on time.

Save this for later & feel the difference in your strength, posture, and control 💯

25/03/2026

Feeling more bloated, achy, or tired than you used to?

Noticing fine lines, dull skin, or stubborn midlife weight gain?

It could be inflam-aging… that chronic, low-grade inflammation that naturally increases as we age.

🎙️ In this week’s Mind Movement Health Podcast, we’re talking simple ways to reduce inflam-aging and support your body from the inside out.

You’ll learn how to:

✨ Reduce systemic inflammation through nervous system regulation

✨ Support gut health and hormone balance in perimenopause and menopause

✨ Protect your skin and slow visible signs of aging

✨ Incorporate movement, Pilates, nutrition, and sleep for long-term vitality

✨ Bonus strategies like collagen, red light therapy, and adaptogens

Midlife doesn’t have to mean chronic inflammation, fatigue, or dull skin.

💚 With small, consistent lifestyle choices, you can reduce inflammation, balance hormones, support your gut, and feel vibrant in mind, body, and skin.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favourite podcast app.

24/03/2026

You don’t realise how much you need this… until you’re there ✨

We’ve just returned from our Restore & Align Pilates Retreat and WOW… my heart is so full. 💛

From the beautiful home, nourishing food, and soul-filling activities, to the deep rest, endless laughs, and genuine connection between like-minded women… it was pure magic. 🪄

These retreats are so much more than Pilates.

They’re a chance to slow down, reset your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and build meaningful connections with women who just get it.

And the best part? This is only the beginning…🫶🏻

🌿 Our next escape: Pilates by the Mekong- Vietnam (October 2026)

Think movement, culture, relaxation, and connection in one unforgettable experience.

If you’ve been craving time out, this is your invitation.

DM me “VIETNAM” for all the details 💌

19/03/2026

If you’re dealing with bloating, stubborn weight gain, anxiety, poor sleep or hormone imbalance in midlife… it may not be the food.

It may be your nervous system.

In perimenopause, fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone can make you more sensitive to stress. And when you’re stuck in fight-or-flight, your body literally cannot enter “rest and digest.”

That means:

• Slower digestion
• Increased bloating
• Poor nutrient absorption
• Blood sugar instability
• Higher cortisol
• More inflammation
• Greater hormone disruption

You cannot heal your gut in a stressed state.

🎙️ In this week’s episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, I’m breaking down:

✨ What “rest and digest” actually means
✨ The gut–brain connection in perimenopause
✨ How nervous system regulation improves digestion
✨ Why midlife women feel more reactive to stress
✨ Practical tools to support gut health, hormone balance and inflammation

Because healing in midlife isn’t about more restriction.

It’s about creating safety in the body.

If your body is whispering that it needs rest… listen. 🛌

17/03/2026

🪡 I’m super excited to be speaking this Thursday at Together We Stitch, an online sewing festival running March 16–22, hosted by & Tell co.

It’s a full week of live sewing education covering fabric, fit, machine skills, and more. Sessions are on Zoom and every single one is recorded, so you can watch live or catch the replay at a time that suits you.

I’ll be presenting on posture and exercises to prevent pain and I can’t wait to share my presentation with you all! ✨

👍🏻Tickets are pay what you can, starting from just $7 USD / $9 AUD. There’s genuinely something for every sewist here.

I hope you can join me! ✨

Leave the comment ‘SEW’ and I’ll send you all the details. 💗

15/03/2026

⚠️ Most people don’t realise they have scoliosis until pain or posture changes start showing up.

In this episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, I speak with spinal health expert, .mark.morningstar about scoliosis, back pain, posture, and non-surgical treatment options that support long-term spinal health.

We explore the different types of scoliosis, why early detection matters, and how chiropractic rehabilitation, movement therapy, and holistic care can help improve spinal alignment and function without surgery.

Dr. Morningstar also shares practical strategies to support your spine through better posture, movement habits, nutrition, and nervous system regulation, all essential for reducing back pain and improving overall wellbeing.

If you’re dealing with back pain, scoliosis, or postural issues, this conversation offers valuable insights into caring for your spine in a sustainable, whole-body way.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on the Mind Movement Health Podcast on your favourite podcast app.

13/03/2026

Think Pilates is just stretching and breathing?

Think again… 👀 Let’s bust some of the biggest Pilates myths.

There are so many misconceptions about Pilates workouts, and they often stop people from experiencing the incredible benefits this method offers.

Let’s clear a few things up 👇🏻

✨ Myth 1: Pilates is just stretching and breathing

While breath is an important part of Pilates, it’s far more than that. A Pilates workout builds deep core strength, improves mobility, enhances posture, and develops full-body control.

✨ Myth 2: Pilates is just for women

Not true. Pilates training was originally developed by Joseph Pilates to help athletes, dancers, and every day people build strength and recover from injury. Pilates is for everyone- men, women, beginners, athletes, and anyone wanting a stronger body.

✨ Myth 3: Pilates is like yoga

Both practices are amazing, but they’re different.

Pilates focuses on strength, stability, alignment, and controlled movement, helping improve core strength, body awareness, and injury prevention.

✨ Myth 4: Pilates is easy

Pilates might look slow and controlled, but don’t be fooled. It challenges your muscles in a deep and effective way, building strength, balance, and endurance.

The truth?

Pilates is one of the most effective full-body workouts for building strength, improving mobility, supporting injury rehab, and creating a strong, balanced body.

No matter your age, fitness level, or experience, Pilates can be for you. 💫

11/03/2026

Most people think the x-ray curve is the problem but it’s just the symptom. Here’s what’s really going on with scoliosis...

🎙️ Most think scoliosis is just a spinal curve, but in the week’s Mind Movement Health podcast episode .mark.morningstar shares how scoliosis is an adaptive response to deeper issues: uneven growth, neurochemistry, hormones, even digestion.

It’s like your brain’s way of trying to protect or compensate, not a random event, but a response to ongoing internal imbalances.

Ever wondered what’s truly causing your scoliosis?

🛑 Think of that curve as a red flag, not the root fix.

Leave the comment ‘spine’ and I’ll dm you this week’s episode directly.

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Mind Movement Health is all about sharing healthy recipes, expert exercise and nutrition information and tips to help you feel empowered to take control of your health.

As a Nutritionist, Pilates Instructor and Movement Trainer I work with my clients in all aspects of health and wellness for both the body and mind.

Drawing on my qualifications and background as an elite level dancer and athlete as well as having my own previous experience with IBS, food intolerances and an anxiety-related food disorder. I understand how achieving ‘optimal health’ can be difficult and seemingly out-of-reach.

If you’re ready to learn new health and nutrition practices that can help you feel more energised, fit and focused then follow our page and we’ll help you on your health journey.