Steph Shilling Pilates

13/05/2025

Love the cards here 👌🏻, always something just spot on 🥰

“Bellwoods has the best cards” - 99% of people who come in the shop (sorry we don’t have cards with verses in) and did you know that our card selection is probably what keeps us open?

You probably wouldn’t think that spending just £3.50 with us would make such a difference, but if everyone who visits us did - it makes a HUGE difference to us, and your favourite high street. It helps keep us open - that’s massive.

Come and take a look at our card wall today and maybe pick one up for someone you love.

21/11/2024

A little reminder today that asking for what you want or need can open doors and opportunities and make life a whole lot more satisfying and fulfilling 🥰🙏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻💫
Historically I haven’t always been the best at this but I’ve come to realise that settling for less or not asking for something because you think it might not be available or would be rocking the boat means we miss out on so much.

Small example today; we had a whistle stop stay at Loch Lomond due to a work commitment for Mr Shill -
I went down to the hotel gym which was really well equipped and huge with rows of machines, dedicated weights area etc but not an exercise mat in sight. All I really wanted to do was a bit of yoga and Pilates to start the day 🧘🏼‍♀️🌅✨

I was about to accept that I would just hop on the treadmill or pick up some weights instead, but I know this wasn’t what my body needed and certainly wasn’t what I wanted in the moment.

So I went to the desk and simply asked if there was a mat I could borrow 🤷‍♀️; no great shakes but a few years ago probably not something I would have thought (or maybe even dared 😳) to do.
Not only was I immediately given a mat, but I was also offered the use of a studio all to myself ✨ Result 👌🏻

So this is a reminder that asking for something isn’t being rude or sticking your neck out, and we should feel more comfortable expressing what we desire whether this is asking out loud or setting an intention simply for ourselves.

14/08/2024

I’m definitely guilty of not drinking enough water at times and hear this from a lot of my clients too.
We all know the benefits of drinking enough water throughout the day including:

💧Regulating body temperature
💧Healthier clearer skin
💧Regulated blood pressure
💧Lubricating joints
💧Helps deliver oxygen throughout the body
💧Helps cushion brain, spinal cord and other organs
💧Lowers risk of heartburn and constipation
💧Helps make mineral and nutrients accessible
💧Boosts performance during exercise
💧Can help regulate healthy heart rate & rhythm
💧Optimises kidney and bladder health

I always try to drink a glass of water as soon as I get up (cold in summer months, often with mint and cucumber,) warm with ginger in winter but I’m making a conscious effort to make it as easy as possible for myself not to get distracted and stay well hydrated throughout the day too 🙌🏻☺️🚰

I would love to hear any tricks you use to remind yourself to keep sipping the good stuff 🙌🏻

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18/04/2024

Such brilliant energy in class night 💫 Love Thursday evenings 🙌🏻

11/04/2024

Almost time to be back in this incredible space. Cannot wait! 💫🥰🙏🏻

If you didn’t manage to get on this 5 week block and would like to join me on the next one beginning 16th May then please get in touch and I’ll add you to the wait list.

17/12/2023

Still looking for a unique Christmas present for a lover of wildlife and birds? Check out my brother’s website for brilliantly designed and completely original gifts 🎁 🦅👌🏻 Free first class P&P until midnight tonight for orders over £50 ( arrival for Christmas 🎄✨) Leo loves his T 🥰

07/12/2023

⚽️ It was such a pleasure introducing the WBSC U11 football team to Pilates and functional movement to support them in their sport today.

They were really attentive, inquisitive and willing to learn, and we had plenty of laughs too 👏🏻💫

Understanding how to take care of the body, listening to its inner cues and maximising performance and recovery while reducing injury risk are invaluable life skills.