15/02/2026
Happy Sunday Evening everyone!
In Body Balance on Bute this coming week the theme is Standing Taller ! 💪💪 🧍♀️🧍♀️
Standing taller is about more than “good posture” – it affects how your body feels and how your mind works.
• When we slump:
• The chest closes and the head moves forward.
• The spine compresses and breathing becomes shallower.
• Front-body muscles get short and tight, while back-body muscles become weak and overworked.
• When we lengthen the spine and gently open the chest:
• The body can breathe more efficiently.
• Joints line up better, so movement feels easier.
• Muscles share the work more evenly, reducing strain and fatigue.
• Our posture constantly sends signals to the brain:
• A collapsed, “protective” posture is often linked with tiredness, stress and low mood.
• A tall, open posture sends a different message: “I’m safe. I’m here. I can handle this.”
• Research suggests that standing more upright can:
• Boost feelings of confidence and energy.
• Influence how others see us.
• Help us feel more “present” and grounded in ourselves.
• In my “Stand Taller” sessions we work on:
• Strength: so your core, back and hips can support a naturally upright posture.
• Mobility: so your chest, shoulders and spine have the freedom to open and move.
• Awareness: so you learn what strong, relaxed alignment actually feels like in your own body.
• The goal isn’t a stiff, military stance.
• It’s a tall, relaxed, natural posture.
• A way of standing and moving that says: “I deserve to take up space in class and in life”
Spaces in Monday 12.30 Yoga class
Friday 10am Pilates Class
❤️❤️
