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JUDE KEREN PILATES


Jude Hirschheimer
Jan 211 min read
7 benefits to mouth taping for a good nights sleep
Mouth taping has become popular for promoting nasal breathing, especially during sleep. I’ve been doing it for a few years now and there...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Jan 81 min read
How diaphragmatic breathing can help alleviate back pain
Diaphragmatic breathing is a simple yet powerful technique that can have a profound impact on our bodies especially when it comes to...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Jan 33 min read
Refresh Your Body and Mind: Why Walking in the Rain is Good for You
Happy 2025! As we head into this new year, I’m excited to share that I’ll be expanding my blog to include more posts focused on health...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Mar 12, 20241 min read
4 things I do to manage my back pain.
4 things I do to manage my lower back pain. 1. Sleep Sleep is so important when dealing with back pain. Getting enough quality sleep aids...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Feb 10, 20243 min read
How to treat a disc prolapse (Pilates version).
What is a disc prolapse A disc prolapse, also known as a herniated disc or slipped disc, is where the soft tissue in between the...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Benefits of Pilates for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness throughout the body. It can also cause...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Dec 16, 20234 min read
The power of breath-work to reduce inflammation in the body
Recently I’ve been talking a lot about chronic inflammation, what it is and its effect on the body, also if we are dealing with chronic...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Journaling, Bedtime Routine and Sleep
This is my journal. I’m a big fan of anything moon related so this seemed very fitting! I bought it recently as a gift and a promise to...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Dec 25, 20221 min read
It’s ok to prioritise rest
It's ok to prioritise rest. It's ok to schedule it into your week like you would a workout. Finding balance between rest and everything...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Nov 24, 20221 min read
Small Wins. Big Mind Body Shifts.
Small wins: My first run, post Covid (which I got in July) that felt strong. I took this picture earlier today and while it’s not the...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Oct 20, 20222 min read
World Menopause Month / World Osteoporosis Day
It's World Osteoporosis Day today and World Menopause Month this month. In honour of both I thought I’d share some of the benefits of...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Sep 7, 20222 min read
What is Spinal Stenosis and how can Pilates help
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord and nerve roots that branch off your spinal cord within the spine....
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Jude Hirschheimer
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Recovering from an illness, injury or condition
A few weeks ago I got Covid, unfortunately it wasn’t the mild strain, I got All The Symptoms on the list and it lasted a good 10 days....
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Jude Hirschheimer
Apr 24, 20221 min read
How does Pilates benefit me?
Someone asked me the other day what Pilates and movement means to me. How does it benefit me. As many of you know I have a lower back...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Feb 8, 20221 min read
Do You Have Tightness In Your Thoracic Spine? It Could Be Linked To Your Diaphragm!
Do you have tightness in your thoracic spine? It could be linked to your diaphragm! The diaphragm is the main muscle involved in...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Pilates for Posture - 20 min You Tube class
Hi there! I've uploaded a 20 minute Pilates for Posture class to You Tube. In this class we work on opening and aligning the neck,...
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Jude Hirschheimer
May 18, 20211 min read
What is functional movement?
What is functional movement? I teach functional movement in most of my classes and sessions, but what does that term actually mean? To...
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Jude Hirschheimer
May 16, 20211 min read
Moving Meditation
Moving meditation. Find some green space if you can. Focus on your breath. Place one foot in front of the other. Go slowly. Notice what’s...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Apr 24, 20211 min read
Gratitude
The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness. Studies have shown that...
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Jude Hirschheimer
Apr 14, 20212 min read
Adaptability and Change
A question I’ve asked myself recently and something we discussed on the podcast this week is am I adaptable? Am I good with change? I...
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