Pilates: What to look out for when stretching your piriformis

Try to keep your back straight at the start of the exercise. As your hug your leg, you should do it slowly and progressively.


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Marjoram

It was once believed that consuming marjoram can induce one to have dreams of their future soul mate. Some cultures used it as an antiseptic and disinfectant. In the early days, people chewed Marjoram to relieve toothaches and indigestion.

Pilates: The Benefits of doing the Piriformis Stretch

This stretch is very good for your butt muscles, If you want a nice shapely butt, do this stretch often. The muscles involved are: piriformis and the gluteues . Enjoy the stretch!


Each week, I’ll try to update my yoga and pilates journal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, same time, same place. If you’d like to read the previous blogs on this topic, just click on the link that says My Yoga and Pilates Journal.

Cauliflower has anti cancer properties

Here are a couple of reasons why cauliflower is good for you:


- Cauliflower contains phytonutrients which helps fight cancer

- It also contains sulphoraphane which helps to detoxify the body.

- Cauliflower is also said to help reduce risk of a tumour in the breast and prostate gland.

- Cauliflower contains vitamin C

- However, those with gout should avoid cauliflowers

- Cauliflower can boosts your immunity too.

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Pilates: How to stretch your Piriformis

This is a very popular stretch that is done in both yoga and pilates. To do this stretch, lie on your back and bend your knees. Next place your right ankle on your left knee and then hug your upper right leg. You will feel a nice stretch on your butt. Repeat with the other side.

Each week, I’ll try to update my yoga and pilates journal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, same time, same place. If you’d like to read the previous blogs on this topic, just click on the link that says My Yoga and Pilates Journal.