The Importance of Working Safely (Part 1)
January is a time when most of us feel the urge to do something good for our health and fitness. This enthusiasm, and desire for results can often lead to trying too hard in class or comparing your flexibility, mobility and posture to your neighbour. Method Putkisto is a gentle, non-impact exercise that will reform […]
Tuning in to the Magic within – Is your mind the most powerful tool when exercising?
“All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” –Buddha One of the most frequent comments I receive from clients regarding why they enjoy Method Putkisto is that they cannot think about anything else whilst practising. Not only is it de-stressing, to be able to put those to-do lists, […]
Wrist Flexibility and Mobility
A lot of people have been telling me about experiencing discomfort in their wrists when performing weight bearing exercises in class. Other stories about repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel and myriad wrist troubles, as well as Marja’s recent workshop showcasing ‘Wellbeing in the Office’ have acted as inspiration to blog on another often overlooked joint. […]
3 Reason to Stretch – Flexibility, Range of Movement & Strength
Many people struggle with inflexibility and diminished range of movement in their joints, especially as they age*. It is generally accepted that stretching is an important part of any fitness and exercise program, so why is it often the most overlooked or poorly executed part of such a program? Recent conflicting studies about the benefits […]
Ankle Flexibility – Crucial to Body Positioning and Injury Prevention
Today we spent a whole class working on ankle flexibility; 75 minutes and nobody noticed the time passing. Why? As often happens the catalyst was somebody arriving fresh from a visit to the podiatrist, with a new pair of orthotics, and sharing the news of their diagnosis. Our ankles are often ignored or taken for […]
Movement is Medicine
When most of us think of medicine, we conjure images of pills, potions, tests or worse, surgery. However, one of the most potent forms of medicine is movement – pure and simple physical activity. I have just returned from a weeklong workshop dedicated to movement under the direction of MP founder Marja Putkisto. I arrived […]
The Importance of Working Safely (Part 2)
Injuries can happen anytime – getting out of bed, walking along the pavement, even standing still, but are more likely when exercising. This blog is a continuation on the importance of working safely. If you missed Part 1, you can retrieve it from the archived blogs. One thing that is worth noting is that many […]
Transverse (Lower) Abdominals
This blog is the result of a question that came up inclass recently – ‘Is it possible to reactivate and strengthen the lower abdominals following surgery such as a caesarian section, even after several years?” Yes* In my last blog on pelvic floor activation, the transversus abdominis (TA) got a mention due to working in coordination […]
Pelvic Floor Activation and Strengthening
What is your Pelvic Floor and What Does It Do? You could think of the pelvic floor as a muscular hammock that spans from your tailbone at the back to your pubic bone at the front and from one sitting bone to the other (side to side). It supports your bladder, bowel and in women […]
Drinking Water, how much and why
‘Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine’ – Slovakian Proverb We are always being told to drink more water, but how much is enough or too much and why does it matter? All of you who attend my Method Putkisto classes, are familiar with my usual parting request to remember to drink water especially […]
