Fitness, reformer and Yalıkavak guide
In-depth guides from our trainers on reformer pilates, fitness, group classes, nutrition and recovery.
Local Aegean produce: a guide to figs, olives and honey
Figs, olives and honey in the Aegean: nutritional value, kitchen uses, portion guide, seasonal calendar and tips for buying from local producers.
Safe alignment in yoga poses: a region-by-region guide
Safe alignment principles for the wrists, shoulders, knees, lower back and neck, modification options, using props and signals to watch for during practice.
What is yoga nidra? A guide to the practice of deep rest
What is yoga nidra, how does a session unfold and how do you prepare? Who it suits, when to practise and a 20-minute home practice.
Yoga equipment guide: choosing a mat, block, strap and bolster
Yoga mat thickness and material, using blocks and straps, bolsters and blankets, what to buy first, care, and tips for hot climates.
What is Ashtanga yoga? Series structure, discipline and a beginner's guide
What is Ashtanga yoga, how do the series progress, how do Mysore and led classes differ, who is it for and what are the first three months like?
Reformer pilates terminology: a practical 50-term glossary
Carriage, footbar, neutral pelvis, imprint, long stretch, mermaid and more: explanations of the terms you will hear in reformer pilates classes.
Breathing in reformer pilates: pattern, practice and common mistakes
What kind of breath is pilates breathing, and why do you exhale on the effort phase? Step-by-step learning, breathing by movement type and a home routine.
Reformer pilates for runners: single-leg stability and hip control
The areas running neglects and how reformer pilates supports runners: key exercises, weekly programming and a race-season plan.
Spring settings in reformer pilates: how resistance really works
In reformer pilates, more spring resistance does not always mean harder. Spring logic by direction of movement, setup adjustments and ways to progress.
Keeping a training log: the simplest way to measure progress
What should you record in a training log, which tool should you use, and how should you interpret the data? Simplified logging tips for the summer season.
Deadlift technique and the hip hinge: a 5-step learning guide
What is the hip hinge and how do you learn it? A 5-step progression from the wall tap to the deadlift, a checklist, variations and common mistakes.
Squat variations and who they suit: a guide to 9 variations
Goblet, front, back, split, Bulgarian, box, sumo and single-leg squat variations: who they suit, the depth debate and an 8-week programme.
