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06/04/2026

I'm running a workshop on releasing tension and strain in your back, neck and shoulders - great for anyone who sits at a desk!

It's on Friday 17th April 6.00-7.30pm at Caversham Hall (RG4 5AN).

I'll be teaching some simple daily techniques to reduce niggles, discomfort and pain and create space in these areas. I'll offer you clear explanations and demonstrations to keep you safe, and there will be lots of ideas for daily relief.

This workshop is suitable for anyone who has twinges or perhaps longer-term back/neck/shoulder problems (as many of the movements I share will support general mobility and could help alleviate some issues).

Book your spot at www.cleanwellbeing.com/bookings.

02/04/2026

As an exercise therapist, I see a lot of movement-related and 'use' injuries and I support people to change their habits and patterns to help the body recover (and prevent future injury).

Often, in my experience, people don’t realise that their body’s movements have changed so much over time and that they differ wildly from how they might have moved really well when they were young children. When supporting people who want to improve the function of their bodies, it’s so important that I discourage any thoughts that they shouldn’t have done something or that this is their ‘fault’ – that way of thinking doesn’t help anyone. Instead, we work with what we have and accept that every body will have adapted its use for valid reasons and that there is no blame in that.

Look at what is above and/or below the site of pain, discomfort or weakness. In my experience, it is rarely the site of pain that is the sole problem. For example, if it’s your knee that is experiencing pain, discomfort or weakness, take a look at the hips/buttocks/core as well as the ankles and feet: you might notice some adapted movement or usage and realise that the knee is the ‘referred’ site of pain/discomfort. When working with clients, I might leave the knee alone and identify the adapted movement patterns, to bring awareness, as well as suggest ways for the surrounding sites to move more effectively and build strength.

30/03/2026

The donkey kick is a really effective exercise for working the glutes, but it's also good for opening up the front of the hip (hip flexor area). The main thing to look out for here is maintaining the knee at hip height. It's a little harder than it looks...

26/03/2026

After having taught countless exercise classes since 2012, and attended even more since the 1990s, I feel I have a fair idea of what makes a ‘good’ exercise class (for me, at least!).

Space.

In an effective exercise class, the space in which you move has to feel comfortable. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a high-end space – it just has to suit you.

I have attended and taught in all kinds of spaces, as well as outside, and my favourite place is the one that smells the nicest! Some spaces smell of cleaning products, of feet, or of dust and they put me off breathing deeply, so finding somewhere that smells of ‘not much’ is a bonus for me.

The space has to be convenient too, so that things like parking or traffic don’t put you off. And it needs to feel safe – that you’re not going to trip up over anything or hurt yourself, nor are you going to feel guarded or embarrassed.

23/03/2026

This week's is quite involved. It's a long lunge with a twist.

Take the right foot backwards and tuck the toes under. Bring the right hand onto the inside of the left foot. Twist through the spine (from hips through waist and onto chest and shoulders) and float the left hand into the air, looking up to the ceiling or sky. Keep lifting the hips from underneath. Swap sides.

21/03/2026

Another glorious foot and balance workshop today with the best people! And, as usual, I forgot to take any photos, so here's an image of intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the foot 👣🦶🏽
Thanks for for inviting me! I love teaching in your beautiful studio and advocating for .

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...

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