A short piece of writing from Sensei Ray Carbullido To some, discussing the “Nature of the Mind and Body” may sound like a purely philosophical discussion. Yet trying to understand it and then actually work to align the mind and body is essential for well-being (good health) and essential for timely and effective rehabilitation – […]
What are the benefits of a daily movement practice, a practice that has stood the test of many centuries past and yet remains relevant today? It depends entirely on who is teaching, whether they are sharing the entire breadth of the system or just an isolated strand of it: and of course it absolutely depends […]
Martial arts teacher Ray Carbullido will be in the UK from Hawaii to share his deep knowledge in a workshop “Understanding and Engaging Sacred Practices”. It is a practical workshop with instantly applicable benefits. Beginners as well as those who already have a practice (whether yoga, a martial art, long distance running or dancing) will […]
“Clapham’s best kept secret” We’ve been helping the Clapham community (and the men, women and children (young and old) of Stockwell, Brixton, Wandsworth and beyond) with their sports injuries, back pain and many other issues of health, wellbeing and fitness since 2001. It’s been suggested on more than a few occasions that we are one of […]
November 5th/6th: Kettlebell Training, Holistic Mobility, Flexibility & Bodyweight Conditioning Steve Cotter is a world class teacher of health and wellness practices, and is one of the worlds leading authorities on kettlebell practice for strength, conditioning, health and wellness. We are very pleased to announce that he will be in London to teach at Balance […]
How to handle Pelvic Girdle Pain – 10 tips every Mum can try Pelvic Girdle Pain can really take the fun out of pregnancy. However if you follow a few simple rules you can really take control again. Do not stand on one leg. Now you’re probably thinking, well I don’t stand on one leg, but […]
Olympic Weightlifting Seminar – Sunday, 22nd November 10am to 3pm at Balance Performance Physiotherapy Coached by Michaela Breeze, Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Olympic and Commonwealth Games Champion Clean, jerk, snatch, assistance movements, foundation strength exercises, efficient movement patterns The day is intended to educate, up skill, and develop those who either: actively use Olympic lifting as […]
Diastasis Recti During Pregnancy Why does my stomach ‘dome’ when I sit up now I’m pregnant? Will it go back to normal? Have you noticed now you are pregnant your stomach can push up into more of a point when you sit up from lying or maybe getting out of the bath? The official term […]
What is the best postnatal exercise??? Well, firstly it needs to be something that doesn’t take too long. Those 2-hour visits to the gym won’t find a slot in your diary now! It needs to be low impact. There’s a good chance you have already pushed that pelvic floor to its’ limits simply being pregnant […]
New mums! 9 things your Women’s health physio wants you to know by Sally Murray 1. It’s taken you 9 months to stretch into your pregnancy shape, you’ll need AT LEAST 9 months to feel things are going back in the right direction. Expectations are everything. 2. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Ever. No […]