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Safe, specialised, physio-led Pilates and Yoga classes online.

I want to help you grow in confidence, strength and resilience and give you tools to help better understand your own body and mind.

07/08/2025

Just a little reminder - no classes tonight! We will restart next Thursday, a few Spaces remaining if anyone's keen to join us 🥰 enjoy Ferry Fair Week! ###

23/03/2025

Reminder this is on today at the Scout Hall 🙌🙌🙌 ###

10/03/2025

In a couple of weeks time Forth SPAN (su***de prevention action network) are hosting a weekend of events including free su***de prevention training, a dry bar social event and quiz and a community networking showcase with chatty cafe. There are still some spaces left for the training on the Saturday or networking on the Sunday. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you're interested. Such a great resource for our area 💛 ###

01/01/2024

~ Happy New Year ~

Here's to more movement, connection, family, friends and community 💛 ###

20/12/2023

~ Wishing you a Restful Christmas this Year ~

Have been very quiet on social media for the past few months as have had a few big changes going on including starting a new role in the NHS as advanced practitioner in pelvic health 💛

Grateful to have been able to keep classes going though and wanted to post to say thank you so much for supporting my little business for another year 🥰 I am so lucky to truly love what I do, and it wouldn't be possible without your interest and support, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Exciting times ahead for 2024 so watch this space...

I hope the Christmas madness isn't too much for you and that you manage to slow down and enjoy the break when it comes.

Sending lots of Christmassy love

Fiona

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07/08/2023

A few Spaces available for my next block of Physio led Pilates pm Thursday evenings at Dalmeny church hall. You can book your spot at:

Www.bookwhen.com/maiamovementuk

DM me or email admin@maiamovement.co.uk
With any questions ☺️

Fiona x

05/06/2023

~ Pelvic Floor - Pessaries ~

Have you heard of pessaries?? Pessaries are kind of the sports bra for your pelvic floor!! They sit inside the va**na like a tampon.

You can get pessaries that are more permanent (changed every 6 months) or pessaries you just put in yourself either daily or when you are symptomatic eg. For a run or long walk.

If your pessary fits correctly you shouldnt know it's there (except that your symptoms of prolapse or urinary leakage are better!). You can still train your pelvic floor with a pessary in, and some pessaries you can even be sexually active without needing to remove.

I really wish they were more widely known/spoken about as they can make a huge difference to people's quality of life.

If you think a pessary may be of benefit some GPs can fit them or you can be referred to a gynecologist. Alternatively some private physiotherapists can fit them too!

Have you heard of/benefitted from pessaries?

X

29/05/2023

~ Pelvic Floor - How to contract ~

The most effective cue for engaging the pelvic floor is thinking about squeezing the a**s or starting from the back passage. The muscles run from the tailbone to the p***c bone so if you imagine the lift coming forward and up from back passage to front you should feel these muscles contracting.

Now practice taking a normal, relaxed breath in. As you breathe out, think about squeezing round the back passage and bringing that lift forward and up towards the p***c bone. Keep breathing and holding, then release when it feels tired. Practicing with this pattern of breathing mimics the pelvic floors natural function and also helps to ensure you are working the muscle through its whole range (from fully relaxed to fully contracted)

Can you find your pelvic floor muscles? Let me know in the comments!

21/05/2023

~ Running - Marathon Thoughts ~

Marathon season is upon us. It's been a long time since I ran my marathon, but a lot of the advice I got in the few weeks before still resonate so thought it would be nice to share

👉you've done enough - at this stage you've done as much training as you possibly could do. You might not have managed as much as you wanted, you might see gaps in your schedule or have picked up injuries that set you back. But you have done your best and that's all you can do. The few weeks before a marathon are not the time to up your mileage or squeeze in extra runs, it's time to begin tapering back and recognising all the progress you've made over the last few months

👉prioritise sleep 😴- the more sleep you can get the more your body can recover from all the training and the more ready you'll feel on the day. Get some early nights in and try to get good quality sleep by ensuring your room is dark and cool, avoiding late night stress or scrolling and getting sunlight first thing to regulate your sleep hormones.

👉 hydrate and eat 🥜🥚🥦🥑🥤 ensure you are super hydrated! And eat nourishing foods that you've tried and tested to be effective for you.

👉test out your kit 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ don't wear new clothes or trainers for the run, make sure you've worn them on long runs and they are comfortable and familiar to you.

👉 Name your number 9️⃣3️⃣0️⃣write your name on your number or Tshirt, its really motivating when someone from the crowd cheers on you using your name!!

👉Beleive in yourself -👀 "I can do hard things"

You've got this 🙌🙌🙌 ###

20/04/2023

~ New Block ~

Looking forward to starting the next block of classes this evening and welcoming some new faces too! Been class planning this morning with the help of my wee sidekick!

See you tonight 🙌 x

04/04/2023

~ Finding Balance ~

Life is challenging! And I'm still in the midst of trying to navigate a balance between family life, work and my own health and wellbeing. 🤸‍♀️ Whenever I'm in the midst of change I try to come back to what means the most to me - my core values. What do I feel my purpose is? How will I feel looking back on the life I've lead?

If you've never thought about your values it can be a really helpful thing to reflect on. Have a look for a values list:

https://images.app.goo.gl/LMB8Xq2A8emLmfjH8

select 5 or 10 that stand out to you, then take your time narrowing it down to maybe 2 or 3 that really resonate to your core, that feel on a primitive, visceral level to be the things most important to you (trying to completely let go of what you perceive to be the 'right' choices or other people's expectations/perceptions of you.)

When you're faced with difficult decisions, or your in the midst of a difficult period, remind yourself of your values and see if your actions can align in some way towards them. Even if it's a tiny step or just a note in the diary to try approaching something slightly differently, you are acknowledging and taking some action towards living in line with your core values, which helps you feel satisfied and more at peace.

In line with this, my clinics will change from Tuesday mornings to the first Tuesday evening of each month (apart from this month which will run next Tues 11th April). If you're unsure whether my clinic is right for you or have any questions before booking in please just DM me or email admin@maiamovement.co.uk.

Fiona x

17/03/2023

~ Community ~

Meant to do this post last week but it's been a busy one so not managed until now!

So last week I had a stressful Thursday for many reasons and about 2 hours before I was due to teach I realised I didn't have the key to get into the hall I teach in (it was in with my pilates stuff in the car my husband had) 🤦‍♀️ within one phonecall someone from the church said they could meet me before classes to let me into the hall. I was later in and rushing to bring in all the equipment, so what did my lovely class do? They picked up on my stress, they brought in my equipment, put away tables that had been left out in the hall, they lifted my spirits without saying a thing 💛

Community is such an important factor in both our emotional and physical health. And I feel really lucky to live in Queensferry and have such a brilliant community of support around me 🥰 so thank you for last week, sometimes little things make a big difference.

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