At Work Video Exercise - Hip Opener

This exercise will open the hips and stretch the muscles around the pelvis area. The “At Work ” series is a collection of videos that can help your posture whilst you are seated at your desk. The exercises are based on Pilates and Yoga techniques which improve posture, reduce back pain and reduce the chances of suffering from back, hip, neck, shoulder and arm aches and pains. Practiced at regular intervals throughout the day mean we can avoid ” fixation”, that is staying in a fixed seated positions, which have been proven to weaken postural balance and give rise to aches, pains and serious injuries. The exercises take us out of these fixed habits and allow the essential flow of oxygen, fluids and energy around the body and to the brain.

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Holistic Holidays

We are launching a new healthy holiday service called Holistic Holidays. The holidays aim to provide plenty of Yoga and Pilates mixed in with the kind of relaxed, enjoyable holiday activities that you might enjoy on any holiday. The teachers are Emily Collins ( Yoga Alliance ) and Kay Hunter Saber ( Body Control Pilates and Physical Mind Institute, U.S.A ). They invite you to spend a week with them, working hard and playing hard! The holidays include six full days of yoga and pilates classes and hikes in the surrounding countryside which is over 4 hours of exercise a day.

There are currently two weeks available: 31st May - 7th June 2008 and 21st June - 28th June 2008.

The cost of the 1 week holiday, not including flights, or transfers is £600 to £650 (depending on room type).

Each days program will consist of breakfast on the terrace by the pool if you are staying at the villa, then a morning Yoga, or Pilates class. Freshly made juice between classes and a healthy lunch ( prepared by a fantastic Spanish chef ). You are then free after lunch to relax by the pool or explore all the delights of the Costa del Sol. The hikes are optional, so if you want to go to the beach, shops, or exploring in the afternoon, you have no pressure to rush back. Alternatively, after lunch you can stay by the pool or have a massage ( we will be able to offer body-workers to come to the villa ) and then join us on the hike before dining in any of the 30 restaurants that are all within 5 to10 minutes walk down into village.

The Daily Program

Breakfast at Villa Armonia.
Help yourself to a selection of fruits, yoghurts, cereals, juices, teas and coffees.

10am to 11.15   Pilates or Yoga

11.30  Freshly juiced vegetables/ fruit juices

12.15 to 1.30    Pilates or Yoga

2pm Lunch on the terrace at Villa Armonia.
All prepred by our Spanish chef, including soups, a selection of salads, quiches, tortillas and other healthy delights all using products sourced locally.

On site at masseur and therapists available between 3pm to 7pm.

6pm to 7/ 7.30pm  Early evening hikes around the surrounding countryside and estates.

You can read more information and make a booking a booking for this fantastic Holistic Yoga and Pilates Holiday in beautiful southern Spain at the web site Holistic-Holidays.net

At Work Video Exercise - Hamstring Stretch

This exercise will stretch the hamstrings and help the lower back. The “At Work ” series is a collection of videos that can help your posture whilst you are seated at your desk. The exercises are based on Pilates and Yoga techniques which improve posture, reduce back pain and reduce the chances of suffering from back, hip, neck, shoulder and arm aches and pains. Practiced at regular intervals throughout the day mean we can avoid ” fixation”, that is staying in a fixed seated positions, which have been proven to weaken postural balance and give rise to aches, pains and serious injuries. The exercises take us out of these fixed habits and allow the essential flow of oxygen, fluids and energy around the body and to the brain.

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