The Body Clinic Wenlock

02/12/2024

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02/01/2023

Classes start again next week.
Fully qualified and insured instructor
Small friendly classes
Suitable for beginners
Booking is essential
Please call Jill Wallbank 07813055145

Private 1:1 instruction is available at my The Body Clinic Wenlock in Much Wenlock

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Join us for relaxed yoga and Pilates classes in Much Wenlock - all abilities welcome

31/12/2022

Sending out love, gratitude, hope and peace for 2023 🙏❤️

Why do we start a new year, with promises to improve?
Who began this tradition of never-ending pressure?
I say, the end of a year, should be filled with congratulation, for all we survived.
And I say a new year should start with promises to be kinder to ourselves, to understand better just how much we bear, as humans on this exhausting treadmill of life.

And if we are to promise more, let’s pledge to rest, before our bodies force us.
Let’s pledge to stop, and drink in life as it happens.
Let’s pledge to strip away a layer of perfection to reveal the flawed and wondrous humanity we truly are inside.

Why start another year, gifted to us on this earth, with demands on our already over-strained humanity.
When we could be learning to accept, that we were always supposed to be imperfect.
And that is where the beauty lives, actually.
And if we can only find that beauty, we would also find peace.

I wish you peace in 2023.
Everything else is all just a part of it.
Let it be so.

Donna Ashworth

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Life: Poems to help navigate life’s many twists & turns

03/11/2022

Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better

11/09/2022

MORNING STRETCH CHALLENGE

Did you take us up on our stretch challenge - we would love to hear how you are getting on.

Are you noticing a difference?

09/09/2022

MORNING STRETCH CHALLENGE

Some studies suggest that, along with other forms of regular exercise, stretching could help you to reduce pain, manage health conditions and improve your metabolism.

Starting your day right by taking a few minutes to stretch your major muscle groups could go a long way in improving your overall health.

WHY NOT TRY THIS FOR 10 DAYS AND SEE HOW IT IMPROVES YOUR DAY

We would love to hear back from you

08/09/2022

YOGA FOR RUNNERS

Here is a simple 10 minute yoga routine to be done after your runs. This routine is beginner friendly to all levels and will make you feel amazing!

We also have space in our yoga classes on a Thursday evening if a class environment is more to your taste.

07/09/2022

Fascia is Fascinating 🧐
Who knew…?!

Your tongue acts as a rudder and support system through a fascial line that runs right down to your toes!

In nearly all my patients, I see poor tongue posture, and the links to bad spinal posture, breathing, and other issues are felt right throughout the body.

The simplest way we can see how the tongue is so influential is how it supports proper head posture. When the tongue is down and forward, forward head posture and mouthbreathing occurs.

Over time this associates with a narrow jaw, crooked teeth, and sleep disorders.

But… you guessed it, as always the mouth is a gateway for so many other systems in the body.

The tongue is an extremely complex muscular and fascial rudder system.

It guides all the structures of the myofascial continuity that runs from the inner arch of the foot all the way up through the middle of the body to the tongue and jaw muscles.

Isn’t that amazing?

Actually the tongue is potentially more important for core stability than turning on your actual core.

Our core begins deep under the arch with the insertions of the tendons from the lower leg, especially tibialis posterior.

To find its insertion, feel just under the inside arch of the foot, just underneath and forward of protrusion of the navicular bone you can feel a bit over an inch in front of your tibial malleolus on the inside of your ankle.

This point will respond to a soft-but-energy-rich touch that is held, and also to a more firm and direct fascial release. Pressing here can make a flow of feeling run up the fascial line.

So for better core support, spinal, hip and leg strength, you need to work on your tongue posture.

During exercise practice sealing the tongue to the roof of the mouth, this turns on the fascial rudder to the toes. It takes time and you need to work on making the BACK of the tongue connect to the soft palate. More on this to come.

07/09/2022

What is remedial massage?

Remedial massage is a complementary therapy that aims to treat muscles that are damaged, knotted, tense or immobile. It is useful for a number of problems that affect the muscles, tendons and bones and can address a number of other health problems.

Remedial massage is used to locate and repair damaged areas of the body and speed up the body’s own healing processes. The pressure applied in this healing treatment can either be strong and deep or gentle and shallow, depending on the problem.

Problems with the muscles can trigger or radiate pain to other parts of the body. Remedial massage aims to trace the original reason for the pain, tackling both the cause of the problem and the symptoms.

If you have a problem area let us know - we’d love to help

06/09/2022

“Jill is a very positive, happy and enthusiastic yoga teacher. She introduced me to Ashtanga yoga in 2011. I have found her excellent at coaching and correcting my techniques. She has also encouraged me when I am ready to try the next level, which I love. Each session she checks out what my body needs most, this makes for a tailor made class, which i really appreciate. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and positive happy approach make her a great teacher.”

05/09/2022

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Join us for relaxed yoga and Pilates classes in Much Wenlock - all abilities welcome

04/09/2022

5 Ways to Prevent Lower Back Pain

1 - Exercise at least twice each week. You’ll strengthen the muscles in the spine as you improve flexibility and balance. Unsure where to start? Try some gentle yoga to begin.

2 - Drink water!

3 - When you’re sitting down for long periods, incorporate breaks. Be sure to stand up periodically and spread your weight evenly on both legs.

4 - Stretch before bed. If possible, sleep on your side.

5 - Stop smoking. We’re all aware of the cardiovascular health risks — but did you know smoking also lowers the blood flow to the lower spine and promotes degeneration of the spinal disks, too? More great reasons to give up the habit.

If you are still struggling with back pain, a sports massage could be the answer.