Pilates Video - Eight Principles With Kay Hunter Saber

Learn the Eight Principles of Pilates with Kay Hunter Saber. A twenty minute video taking you through the all the basics of Pilates movements.

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Pilates Video - Class 2 With Kay Hunter Saber

Pilates Class 2 can be done on it’s own, or as a continuation on from Pilates Class 1.

Teacher: Kay Hunter Saber
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Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven

Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but special care must be taken when cooking or reheating meat, poultry, fish, and eggs to make sure they are prepared safely. Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave “cold spots,” where harmful bacteria can survive. For this reason, it is important to use the following safe microwaving tips to prevent food related illness. Read more

Chilled Salsa Soup Recipe

Cucumbers 4, green bell peppers 4, 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 cups diced scallions, 1/2 cup Mexican-style canned mild green chilies, 2 cloves garlic, 1 Tbs. white wine vinegar

1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and slice into chunks. Dice bell peppers. Place cucumbers, peppers, cilantro, scallions and green chiles in blender or food processor and blend till smooth.
2. Add garlic, vinegar, salt, oil and mix well.
3. Add water, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and vinegar. Thin soup by adding more water if needed.
4. Fill two ice-cube trays with chilled soup and freeze overnight.
5. Pack frozen cubes with chilled soup in large insulated containers. At serving time, pour soup into cups and top with a large spoonful of salsa.

Pilates Video - Class 1 With Kay Hunter Saber

Video of a beginners Pilates class as taught by Kay Hunter Saber.
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Pilates Video - Studio MatWork With Pedro Montoya

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Look After Your Back - Even When You’re Sleeping

There are approximately three million beds and mattresses sold annually in the UK. 30% of beds and mattresses purchased are for relief from a back problem, and 35% of purchases result in a disappointment for at least one partner or both.

Traditionally, beds have been viewed as furniture, and marketed in an extremely visual way by retailers. Terms such as orthopaedic have been introduced by the bed manufacturers, which, in fact, has very little meaning as to the performance of the mattress incorporated in the bed, other than to suggest some form of medical benefit. To date, there has been little or no medical research on sleep surfaces in the form of randomised controlled clinical trials anywhere in the world. Read more

Yoga Video - Sun Salutation A

A great way to start the day.

Teachers: Kay Hunter Saber and Wendy Wardell

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6 Ways to Sleep Your Way to Success

Several lines of evidence, including the universal tendency of toddlers and the elderly to nap in the afternoon and the afternoon nap of siesta cultures, have led sleep researchers to the same conclusion: nature intended that we take a nap in the middle of the day. This biological readiness to fall asleep in the mid-afternoon coincides with a slight drop in body temperature and occurs regardless of whether we eat lunch. It is present even in good sleepers who are well rested.

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Back Care At Work

The most common form of spinal injury and back pain can be attributed to sedentary lifestyles. Hunched, with shoulders leaning forward, in a car, over a desk, at your computer, or in front of the TV, all of these postures increase the risk of injury and back pain over time.

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