tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73252693448432118052009-07-25T02:03:33.430+08:00Professional instructor, Sophia Oh, writes about Pilates and yoga with news and discussion about how they improve peoples health, fitness and body awareness.Freemamanoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325269344843211805.post-41112325985908171702009-07-25T01:19:00.005+08:002009-07-25T02:03:33.438+08:00Pilates is used by top sportsmen to improve their fitness and body control.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sophiaoh.com/uploaded_images/beckham-pilates-766837.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://www.sophiaoh.com/uploaded_images/beckham-pilates-766834.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>David Beckham recently <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2493329/David-Beckham-does-pilates-to-try-to-stretch-his-career-out-until-hes-40.html">stated</a> that he hopes to extend his career to the age of 40 with the help of Pilates. That's far longer than the average age of 32.<br /><br />Here is a remarkable photo of Beckham (assuming it is a true photo). This position is not used in Pilates or even a yoga - it is the sort of move you might see a contortionist pull!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7325269344843211805-4111232598590817170?l=www.sophiaoh.com%2Fblog.htm'/></div>Jakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165543363843761215noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325269344843211805.post-3878492437445400162007-10-03T17:56:00.000+08:002007-10-03T19:52:01.009+08:00I'm now teaching <a href="http://www.sophiaoh.com/pilates/pilates_reading.htm">Pilates</a> and <a href="http://www.sophiaoh.com/yoga/yoga_reading.htm">Yoga</a> in the UK from the town of Reading in Berkshire.<br /><br /><ul><li>Private classes - one-to-one</li><li>Group courses - from 2 to 4 people</li></ul>You can learn from my studio in Caversham (Reading) or I can travel to your own home, office or community hall.<br /><br />Reading is about 30 miles west of London. It's a convenient location for people living in surrounding towns such as Goring, Pangbourne, Henley, Marlow, Shiplake and Wokingham.<br /><br />To book a course, please call me on or <a href="http://www.sophiaoh.com/contact.php">send me an email</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7325269344843211805-387849243744540016?l=www.sophiaoh.com%2Fblog.htm'/></div>Freemamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325269344843211805.post-62472654130185863762007-05-04T13:04:00.000+08:002007-05-05T19:16:53.295+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sophiaoh.com/uploaded_images/px_children_pilates-757951.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.sophiaoh.com/uploaded_images/px_children_pilates-757948.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Guess what? It's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pilates Day</span> tomorrow! The event will be held in Florida, US mainly to bring awareness and exposure to this method of exercise that was once meant to be called 'Contrology'.<br /><br />One of the featured programs is the 'Pilates in the Schools' which was developed to help combat their nationwide struggle of obesity among the children.<br /><br />After watching this <a href="http://www.pilatesday.com/pits_video.html">video clip</a> of a big group of school kids doing Pilates and their interviews I'm so inspired that I'm now thinking ways to reach for the schools to start similar programs as mentioned above. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.<br /><br />Pilates is a great exercise method for children and teenagers. It teaches them the correct way of moving their bodies and improves flexibility - extremely beneficial when they start getting involved in competitive sports.<br /><br />I've noticed that some teenagers have very poor postures. When their hormones kick in they do not know how to handle the sudden changes in their emotions and physique. They either ignore or become overly conscious about it. If they learn Pilates, they need to be focussed and disciplined in order to execute the exercises which place great emphasise on precision and flow. But most importantly, it's fun and gratifying when they get the moves right. All these factors help them to deal with their bodies in a positive manner which will benefit them both mentally and physically.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7325269344843211805-6247265413018586376?l=www.sophiaoh.com%2Fblog.htm'/></div>Freemamanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325269344843211805.post-4183513783424674392007-04-02T22:32:00.000+08:002007-04-02T22:43:55.237+08:00Hi everyone.<br /><br />I will be dedicating this blog to my interest in Pilates and Yoga (which happen to be my work as well). There will be related articles, quotes and information to share among readers.<br /><br />Feel free to leave comments on the subjects I blog about.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7325269344843211805-418351378342467439?l=www.sophiaoh.com%2Fblog.htm'/></div>Freemamanoreply@blogger.com0