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23/02/2026

✏This stretch is easy as well as beneficial ✏

Just lie on the floor, raise your arms over your head and point your toes away from you - and hold the tension while you breathe. Or just have a lie down! Either way, it's a great back release.

Join me in class this week to try this out lying down or standing.

20/02/2026

I really love teaching workshops as I feel we can get so much more out of the time than in a normal class - delving into the details, exploring movement patterns and building up strength and confidence.

My Core Strength and Awareness Workshop a couple of weeks ago was so enjoyable - great people, fun activities, and just the right amount of challenge! The comments from people who came were so positive and affirming.

My next workshop will be for Yoga Reading on 21st March 3-5pm and it's all about feet 👣 Booking is now open at https://yogareading.co.uk/fabulous-feet-foot-health-and-balance/.

18/02/2026

***CIRCUITS CLASS***

Thursdays 7.00-7.45pm Caversham Hall RG4 5AN

We have a great regular crew at the Circuits class each week and have room for a few more, so if you know of anyone who would like to come, send them our way!

This class is a full body workout as it's based on the seven primal movements of the body:

Push | Pull | Hinge | Squat | Lunge | Rotate | Gait/locomotion

Each session covers all these functional movements at seven 'stations' and I offer options to suit everyone's bodies, so it's fully differentiated.

There are equipment-based and body-weight movement and all equipment is provided. Just bring some water and wear suitable exercise clothes and shoes (or you can go barefoot if you prefer).

Book at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings or via the link in my bio.

16/02/2026

There are so many ways to stretch the various muscles in your legs, and this one of my favourites. It focuses on the adductors (muscles of the inner thigh).

When we sit down a lot, particularly with one leg crossed over the other, our adductors can shorten, leading to discomfort or pain in the thighs, knees, hips and back - so this stretch can help to lengthen them again and relieve pain. If it's not comfortable to lift your foot up, keep it down on the floor.

14/02/2026

Hi, I’m Joanna – the face behind Clean Well-Being! For over 26 years, I’ve dedicated my work life to helping people prioritise their health and well-being.

Whether it’s through exercise classes, therapy programmes, or workshops, my goal has always been the same: to make well-being and movement simple, sustainable and accessible for everyone.

What I do at Clean Well-Being:
✨Exercise Classes: Simple, effective and tailored to all abilities, whether that is Pilates or Circuits.
✨Exercise Therapy: Helping you tune up your body and feel your best, preventing or recovering from injury.
✨Exercise Workshops: Diving into the details of particular parts of the body or movement patterns. My favourite one to teach is my Fabulous Feet workshop 👣

Click the link in my bio to find out more 🔗or go to www.cleanwellbeing.com.

12/02/2026

As an exercise therapist and instructor, over the years I’ve seen many bodies and all of them move in different ways. I think this is really important to remember, as we don’t all move in the same way – and this has a significant effect on how we avoid injury. There is no singular secret about preventing injury as every body is different.

Here is a tip to help keep your body safer in exercise:

Listen to your body. If it is blatantly not enjoying something and you feel pain or significant discomfort, just stop! I do not believe in the phrase ‘No pain, no gain’.

One of the questions I ask my clients when they say that something hurts is, is it pain or is it your body saying that it doesn’t like something new? Often, the body ‘complains’ when it has something new to do, or is being asked to move differently. Crucially, this isn’t usually pain and it is usually OK to continue.

09/02/2026

I love a spine twist! There's something very satisfying about hearing a faint (or loud!) click or pop as you turn one way then the other. The trick is to do it incrementally: start with slowly turning the head (led by the eyes), then the shoulders, ribs, and waist.

Becoming more flexible through the spine is a joy - and even if you feel that you can't twist very far, know that practice makes better.

04/02/2026

When it comes to exercise classes, what does 'effective' mean to you?

Perhaps you exercise to feel fitter, stronger or more flexible; maybe you exercise as a way to let go of your worries for an hour; or perhaps you want to move in a place where there are like-minded people.

Whatever your reason, an exercise class has to meet your needs. It has to make a positive difference to your life, otherwise I’d suggest it’s pointless.

Progression and consistency are crucial factors for effectiveness. No one can expect ‘results’ after just one class, so it’s important to keep going by turning up and making incremental progress.

My exercise classes are always based on developing and progressing and - crucially - noticing that changes and improvements are happening. Come along to try them out: everyone is welcome!

Book at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings or via the link in my bio.

02/02/2026

Ahh! The child's pose. What relief this usually brings to the whole body. It's one of my favourites.

How many benefits are there? So many! It can help to stretch the hips, thighs, and ankles; it can help to reduce stress and fatigue.

It can also gently relax the muscles on the front of the body while softly and passively stretching the muscles of the back torso.

We'll be doing this and way more in this week's Clean Well-Being exercise classes. Book at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings or via the link in my bio.

01/02/2026

Lots of people have been asking about the Core Strength and Awareness workshop this Friday, 6th Feb, 6.30pm-7.30pm, so here's the details.

"What is involved?" It will be like an extended Pilates class but with more equipment! I'll be bringing all of my exercise balls, bands, sliders and some weights and will guide you through breathing techniques to help locate and activate your core.

"Why is the core important?" A strong core is essential because it serves as the central, stabilising foundation for the entire body, supporting the spine and allowing for efficient movement of the limbs. It prevents injury by absorbing shock, improves posture, reduces back pain and enhances balance.

"Who is the workshop for?" Anyone who wants to locate and activate their core muscles! You might have experienced an injury, a ni**le or twinge and want to prevent it happening again, you might have had children and feel like your core has disappeared, or you might want to improve your balance and posture.

"How do I book?" Go to www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings and scroll down to Friday 6th February, and you can book there. Everyone is welcome!

31/01/2026

Hello!

Here's a reminder of the classes I'm teaching currently (with some additional snippets on my website).

Everyone is welcome to try my classes as I tailor the moves to be as suitable for the people who come as I can.

Pilates on Mondays 10am-11am
Circuits on Thursdays 7pm-7.45pm

Both at Caversham Hall, RG4 5AN.

You can book at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings or via the link in my bio. Hope to see you in class soon!

30/01/2026

🧘A week to go until my Core Strength and Awareness Workshop🧘

Friday 6th February 6.00-7.30pm.

Come along for a celebration of all things core! I highly recommend coming if you want to support your body from the inside and help to eliminate some back and hip pain.

This is for you if you want to explore how to locate your core muscles, how to activate them functionally, and how to increase their strength and ability to support your whole body.

You won't go home with a six-pack but you will leave with lots of hints, tips and ideas, as well as a Corevent Calendar Challenge sheet, which will help you keep up the good work for 28 days!

Book at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings or via the link in my bio.

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Caversham
Reading
RG4

Website

https://www.cleanwellbeing.com/

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