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Is Pilates good for menopausal women?

Menopause can be a time when your body starts to feel a bit unfamiliar. Things change. Energy can dip, joints can feel stiffer, and movement that used to feel easy might suddenly feel harder than you expect. A lot of women tell me they still want to move and be active during menopause, but they don’t want to punish their bodies or push themselves in a way that leaves them exhausted or sore. They want something that feels supportive. Something that helps them feel good in thei

Feb 114 min read

Recipe: Hormone-Loving Dark Chocolate & Tofu Mousse

Hormone-Loving Dark Chocolate & Tofu Mousse This creamy, dreamy dessert isn’t just a treat—it’s a wellbeing powerhouse, especially for women! Silken tofu and dark chocolate come together to create a luscious mousse that supports hormonal balance, heart health, and happy taste buds. Here’s why it’s a win-win: 🌱 Silken Tofu: Rich in phytoestrogens: These plant compounds gently mimic estrogen, helping to balance female hormone levels—ideal for menstrual cycles, perimenopause, o

Feb 62 min read

Rachel Lawrence doing a Pilates Exercise lying on side with leg lifted

Join my 7 Day Pilates Challenge for 2026

We’re beginning this January with a 7-Day Pilates Challenge 🤍 The challenge is simple, just show up for yourself each day and do 20 minutes of movement with me. To ease into it together, we’ll start with a gentle prep session followed by 20 minutes a day for 7 days. If you want to join live, it begins on Monday, January 5th and will run every day for 7 days with a Pilates theme for each day, designed to help you understand the power of this movement method and give you yo

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Jan 62 min read

🎄 Homemade Christmas Chocolate Truffles

I wanted to share a little festive favourite with you this week—my homemade Christmas chocolate truffles 🎄They’re rich, chocolatey, incredibly easy to make, and perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping all to yourself (no judgement here!). This is one of those recipes that makes your kitchen smell like Christmas and your fridge feel extra exciting every time you open it. I really hope you love them as much as I do. If you are gifting, make them just before you gift them to k

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Dec 4, 20252 min read

Are you Eating Enough Protein ?

On a recent Livestream chat the subject of protein came up so I thought I'd share the latest information I have found. In the UK, adults require 0.75g protein per kg of bodyweight according to the RNI ( Reference Nutrient Intake ) For example someone weighing 70kg would need approximatley 52.5g of protein daily. And as we get older we need more, because protein intake becomes even more important for reasons related to ageing well and longevity. For those over 65 it's 1.2g per

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Oct 17, 20251 min read

How do I get Started in Pilates if I've never exercised before?

This was a question that I got asked in my livestream chat on YouTube, 'I’m 60, have never exercised, how do I start?’ I think there’s an...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read

5 Minute Recipe to Boost Energy, Crush Sugar Cravings and Calm inflammation

nflammaging cannot be avoided, just like ageing can’t be avoided, but there are so many ways we can reduce it. Feeding our ourselves in a more therapeutic way is one and inevitably it will lead to weight loss if you’re eating more healthily. Reducing sugar and increasing protein is a key element of this. Here is a quick 5 minute recipe to have to hand when you feel the cravings of hunger in the morning and want to avoid reaching for the sweet stuff.

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Aug 20, 20252 min read

Rachel Lawrence known as The Girl with the Pilates Mountain sitting on top a craggy mountain top smiling at the cameraa in Wales

Rediscover Yourself: Embrace Slow Living This August

Slow living is about pressing the pause button and embracing a more relaxed pace of life, particularly as the summer transitions into autumn. No matter where you are in the world, you can take this approach for a happier, healthier lifestyle. It's about appreciating the changing seasons, savoring the last of summer's bounty, and preparing for the cozy evenings of fall. This month, I want to encourage you to intentionally create a more relaxed pace and mindset.

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Aug 6, 20252 min read

Unveiling My Journey: A Deep Dive into Who I Am

I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself to you and tell you a little bit more about me. First the Pilates Bit: I’m a...

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Jul 19, 20252 min read

A Potato, Roasted Garlice, Sardine and Onion Salad on a gold and white plate

Boost your Heart and Brain Health with this Fishy Dish Recipe!

Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for overall health, and sardines are a fantastic source of these beneficial fats. Incorporating sardines into your diet can help support heart health, brain function, and overall well-being. Not only that they can also help reduce inflammation, improve vision, and even protect against certain types of cancer. They're also a very cost effective food to buy so why not give this recipe a try!

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Jun 24, 20252 min read

What Nobody Tells you About Health After 40

Here's an excerpt from the Livestream chat that follows my Live Classes on Mondays and Fridays on YouTube. I always teach the class first, then after the exercise portion is finished I stay online to talk to Subscribers. One of the benefits of being a Subscriber to my Channel is you can hop onto the chat and ask me a question about your practice, chat to other people who are part of the community and, as a group we can discuss anything health and fitness related.

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May 28, 20252 min read

Elegant Woman doing workout with weights wearing a unitard

Pilates Fashion- The One-Piece - A Surprising 80's Comeback!

Now I remember wearing these back in the 80's when I was a teenage dance student running around London auditioning for West End Shows!...

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May 8, 20252 min read

The Girl with the Pilates Mat RAchel Lawrence doing Pilates pose with text describing gthe contents of her Playlist Pilates to Reset Mind and Body

Your Body Knows: A Pilates Journey to Self-Trust

The biggest lesson I have learnt through 26 years of Pilates is to trust my body. A good teacher is a guide, a coach, a cheerleader that...

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Apr 24, 20252 min read

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How to Improve Your Flexibility in Just 10 Minutes a Day

A question I often get asked on my YouTube Channel is 'How can I improve my flexibility?' Firstly, I can tell you from my own experience you

Mar 31, 20254 min read

How to Age Well with these 5 Longevity Hacks

'In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' With the world experiencing a rapidly increasing...

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Mar 13, 20252 min read

Could You be Lacking Vitamin D?

Quick Question, have you ever tested your Vitamin D levels? A lack of Vitamin D can show up as tiredness, general aches and pains, muscle fatigue and weakness and, as one gets older a continued lack can lead to weaker bones with a risk of bone pain and increased risk of fractures. It can also lead to an increased risk of infection as Vitamin D helps the body produce natural antibiotics. I highly recommend getting yourself a home testing kit to check. I did my own recently an

Feb 13, 20251 min read