More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna

More Than The Mat - Pilates with Alanna Mindful movement, getting to the core of wellbeing

Week 38/52The first 'normal' week since the kids went back. I put normal in apostrophes because, well, is there such a t...
21/09/2026

Week 38/52

The first 'normal' week since the kids went back. I put normal in apostrophes because, well, is there such a thing ever??

1. Things we like to see, new cutie grippys, new cute nails ... And they match πŸ™ŒπŸ»

2. Monday was a mummy visit followed by a car lunch and a workshop at The Practise. Unfortunately then hit a wall so too tired for hoop which I have missed sooooo much this week 😭.

3. Tuesday was a day of classes and some instructors play/planning time in-between.

4. Wednesday was a morning to myself browsing and coffeeing followed by, THE chair (absolutely my new fave thing).

5. Thursday was gloomy. In case you haven't noticed, I love the water, so to cheer myself up I took myself off and sat in my car listening and watching the rain in the warm and dry.

6. Friday is classes day again and the doors were open and sun shining for Mat in Langham πŸ™ŒπŸ»β˜€οΈ.

7. **Said in best David Attenborough voice** Saturdays you will find this creature in her natural habitat, camouflaged to her surroundinfs so that she is hidden from the blood thirsty class participants who want to silence her immediately πŸ˜‚πŸ”₯.

8. Saturday night was postponed bday sleepover night for Alice and OMG did they make the most of it πŸ˜‚ all nighters were pulled (them not me) and popcorn and glitter was found in every corner of the room.

9. Slow Sundays β˜€οΈπŸ«

Holy smokes, I'm in love 🀩 First ever Wunda Chair Pilates class today with LAURA / REFORMER, WUNDA CHAIR & MAT PILATES E...
16/09/2026

Holy smokes, I'm in love 🀩

First ever Wunda Chair Pilates class today with LAURA / REFORMER, WUNDA CHAIR & MAT PILATES EST. 2020 at The Practise Wellness and it was awesome! So challenging in the best way.

New obsession unlocked. Thank you Laura, I shall most definitely be back again (and again) 😁.

Week 37/52 What I had in my head as my first week 'back to normal' now the kids are at school was far from it πŸ˜‚ Double t...
14/09/2026

Week 37/52

What I had in my head as my first week 'back to normal' now the kids are at school was far from it πŸ˜‚

Double the shifts at Rivu covering for Debs, new 121 client, hubby working all weekend so solo parentying, Bobby's first football club, cooler weather meaning hot water bottle and home make soups, darker evenings, comfort food of the healthy and unhealthy kind.

I still had time for good old hoop Monday night though, my only movement this week 😭

This week should be more 'normal'?!?! What ever that looks like 🫣🫨πŸ₯΄

Week 36/52BACK TO/STARTING SCHOOL WEEK πŸŽ‰ And I have never been so pleased πŸ™πŸ» πŸ˜‚. Don't get me wrong I have loved spending...
07/09/2026

Week 36/52

BACK TO/STARTING SCHOOL WEEK πŸŽ‰

And I have never been so pleased πŸ™πŸ» πŸ˜‚. Don't get me wrong I have loved spending time with the kiddies and having no school runs/clubs but the lack of routine, brain power it takes to keep them occupied, constant bickering, unexpected little a&e visit and general work/life/kids balance has taken its toll on me πŸ§Ÿβ€β™€οΈ.

Last week of the holidays dump, finding things to do which don't require movement for Alice's knee so it was cinema, pottery painting & card games.

Thursday was back to school for Alice and starting school for Bobby who was a total champ and just strolled straight in and LOVED his first few days. For me it was the return of coffee and walks with Rosie dog and my coffee buddy(s). Sound on for the trees rustling 🌳🌬️.

Sunday was sun, sea, sand and sailing πŸ™ŒπŸ»

And then Monday has rolled around again 🫨.....

These girls giving me life this morning as I slowly killed them off πŸ˜‚πŸ«ΆπŸ». I love it when everyone feels so comfortable th...
05/09/2026

These girls giving me life this morning as I slowly killed them off πŸ˜‚πŸ«ΆπŸ».

I love it when everyone feels so comfortable that they can come as they are (be it tired or covered in tooth paste), just be themselves, let their hair down and have a giggle with it.

Pilates isn't just about movement benefits it's also about the headspace you create, we all left today with achy cheeks as well as achy legs 😜.

All four classes on fire this morning, you were AWESOME πŸ‘πŸ» πŸ”₯

Hello September πŸ‚ This month I welcome back routine & me time πŸ™ŒπŸ» I can't wait to get back to the gym, have time to clean...
01/09/2026

Hello September πŸ‚

This month I welcome back routine & me time πŸ™ŒπŸ»

I can't wait to get back to the gym, have time to clean the house, Mondays coffee & yap, solo food shops, dive in to my level 4 again ... To name a few πŸ™ŒπŸ»

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