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18/03/2026

***Last chance to book!***

This Saturday, I'm running my favourite workshop at Yoga Reading - the one about feet! 👣

Book your spot at Yoga Reading's website: https://yogareading.co.uk/fabulous-feet-foot-health-and-balance/

Feet are so important for balance, mobility and long-term health. If the average person walks 100,000 miles in a lifetime, feet deserve some dedicated care and attention.

Join us to learn how to care for your feet and how healthier feet are the key to better movement, comfort and strength 🦶

You'll also have a chance to investigate barefoot/minimal shoes and go home with a free gift and info sheet. It's a bonanza afternoon!

16/03/2026

Posture isn't just about standing up straight: it's also about allowing your body to relax and rest well, and find comfort in different ways.

So, this week's is simply lying down flat for a couple of minutes - nothing more, nothing less. Have your arms out at shoulder height, palms facing up, and take up some space.

Give it a go and see how it feels to sit or stand up slowly afterwards. Any different or better?

12/03/2026

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. But there are some commonalities, and here is a well-evidenced tip to help keep your body safe in exercise:

Warm up and cool down steadily. By warming up, you are inviting your body to be ready to exercise at a higher level or a wider range. Your protective fluids are flowing and your body is moving more readily.

And, in the cool down phase, you can stretch your muscles so that they return to their pre-exercise length (many forms of exercise temporarily shorten muscles, so stretching them out afterwards help them return to their full length), ensuring less chance of achy muscles on subsequent days.

Join me at my exercise classes to feel what this is like in practice. Book yourself in at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings.

09/03/2026

This is one of my favourites for : the side plank.

It is a modified one, to save too much strain on the lower back.

A couple of tips: keep the foot flexed (the one in the air) and turn your head up to the ceiling/sky. Obviously, remember to engage your core muscles too by drawing them in towards your centre.

05/03/2026

👣Coming soon!👣

Fabulous Feet workshop at Yoga Reading on 21st March, 3-5pm.

Our feet are a crucial part of a strong body and form a vital connection to the exercise and daily movement that we do, including yoga practice and balancing, yet they are often overlooked and encased in shoes that limit effectiveness.
This practical information session will help you make the most of your feet and will give you some ideas of how to enhance your body’s performance capabilities and prevent bunions, plantar fasciitis and other conditions.

I’ll also bring some barefoot/minimal shoes as people are often are curious but need to find out more before you take the plunge.

There will be equipment to play with, tips and techniques to share, and the chance to ask questions. And you’ll have a gift to take home with you to support your feet at home.

Your feet deserve some love and attention so come along to find out how. (And, because someone always asks, you will be encouraged to touch your own feet, but no one else will touch them!)

Book your spot at https://yogareading.co.uk/fabulous-feet-foot-health-and-balance/.

02/03/2026

A great one for strengthening the core!

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees forward and away. Bend at the hips and imaging you are sitting on an imaginary low stool, with arms in front for balance. Hold for a few seconds, or longer if you can manage it and it isn't putting undue strain on your lower back.

Notice how your core muscles have to work hard to help keep you upright and strong.

Try lift your toes off the floor and notice what happens to your body...

26/02/2026

Back, neck and shoulders giving you grief?

Come to my workshop on releasing tension and explore ways to feel better through movement, breathing and rest.

Friday 17th April | 6.00-7.30pm | Caversham Hall, RG4 5AN

Spend 90 minutes on releasing tension and strain in your back, neck and shoulders and learn how to use some simple daily techniques to reduce niggles, discomfort and pain. I'll offer you clear explanations and demonstrations to keep you safe, and there will be lots of ideas for success – for now and for the future.

This workshop is for anyone who has twinges or longer-term back/neck/shoulder problems (as many of the movements I share will support general mobility and could help alleviate some issues - but do ask if you're not sure.)

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

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.

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