Perfectionism is completely unattainable – that distant ideal that seems so far from where we are or could ever be. Perfect is something we want so badly but it’s not real. And so we never get it. And then we hate ourselves for it. It’s a perpetual cycle of self-loathing which is oh so prevalent …
Online classes will be closed from 15th-21st March while I move house and get established in my new space. I’ll be converting one of the rooms in my new house into a dance studio so I’ll be sure to share the journey with you here on the blog and over on my Instagram Page @juniperdancefitness …
We celebrated one year of the online studio on 26th July 2020. Wouldn’t it have been great to have a live party of some kind? Corona times made it impossible so instead Alexis taught a Facebook Live class which gave people the opportunity to win some prizes! Congratulations to our winners….* Lies Ramon (Belgium) who …
It is recommended to drink plenty of water during the 2 days prior to the flight to ensure you’re hydrated before you even step onto the plane. During the flight try to choose water rather than caffeine or alcohol (though I admit that I’m guilty of drinking alcohol on a long flight to try to …
I follow LL Cool J on Instagram and sometime last year he posted this on his stories – ‘Ego is not your Amigo’. I immediately screenshotted it. It made me laugh but really it’s so true! Ego is the thing that stops you from achieving your full potential in anything. I was reminded of this …
As a fan of both Pilates and Yoga, my favourite exercise is kind of a crossover and a staple used across the fitness industry. It is so versatile, has dozens of variations and is a good all-rounder in terms of targeting muscles (engages more than 20 of them!). It is none other than – THE …
How much of your self-worth do you place in your dancing? Can you separate who you are from the person you see in the mirror at dance class? Or on the video screen when you get a performance video? Can you even bear to record yourself when practicing or improvising? Last year I listened to …
Pilates classes are a fantastic form of exercise for general fitness, but also for overall well-being. In the Pilates classes we offer at the school, we combine mobility, strength, flexibility, core activation, functional movement, breathing and mental well-being as part of the overall offering in each class. We focus on balance, correct posture and alignment …
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