Pilates & Yoga with Mary-Ann

26/08/2025

💜 Yin Yoga with Lotta – Wednesday 6pm 💜

This week in Lotta’s chakra journey, we arrive at the Ajna Chakra – also known as the Third Eye.

Located between the eyebrows, Ajna is the centre of intuition, inner wisdom, and clarity of perception.

Through the stillness of Yin, we quiet the outer noise and turn inward. Long-held poses offer the space to soften, reflect, and reconnect with your inner guidance.

✨ See beyond the surface. Trust your intuition. Awaken inner clarity.
🧘 Suitable for all levels – no experience needed. Props provided.
📍 Wiigulga Sports Complex | 🕕 6pm Wednesday
🔗 Book via: www.pilatesyogamaryann.com/booking

25/08/2025

This image captures so much of what we are trying to undo in Pilates!! Sitting really is the new smoking.

A 2012 study from the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that, on average, people spend 64 hours a week sitting, 28 hours standing, and 11 hours lounging around regardless of whether or not they exercised 150 minutes a week.

That’s over nine hours of sitting a day.

Prolonged sitting invariably leads to slouching, and comes with a host of other problems that are typical of poor posture.

Here are 7 effects of sitting posture on your health.

As a rule of thumb, for every hour of sitting try standing for 10-15 mins.

If you’re a desk jockey at work, consider a standing desk instead. Getting on your feet works the valves in your leg veins, sending blood up to your heart.

Get moving!





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25/08/2025

🌟 100 Club Alert! 🌟

Congratulations to Bernie, who has just completed her 100th class with us! 🎉

Since her very first session back in January 2024, Bernie has become a regular in Vinyasa Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Yin Yoga — and a much-loved part of our crew. ✨

Her kindness, warmth, and genuine interest in others make every class brighter. Many of us have even been lucky enough to taste her delicious home-harvested honey 🍯 — just one of the sweet gifts she shares with our community.

When she’s not on the mat, Bernie is often out exploring, travelling, or soaking up the wilderness — yet no matter where her adventures take her, we’re so grateful she keeps coming back to share her presence with us.

💛 Bernie, congratulations on this milestone — here’s to the next 100!

21/08/2025

✨ Movement. Breath. Connection. ✨
Join Mary-Ann’s community where Pilates and yoga meet the sea. 🌊
Catch the energy fand explore more on the blog ➡️ pilatesyogamaryann.com/blog

19/08/2025

💙 Yin Yoga with Lotta – Wednesday 6pm 💙
This week in Lotta’s chakra journey we arrive at the Throat Chakra – Vishuddha, the energy centre of communication, expression, and authentic truth.

In Yin Yoga, we create the space to pause, soften, and listen inward. By holding poses for longer, we begin to untangle blockages that may hold us back from speaking clearly, listening deeply, or expressing ourselves fully.

✨ Find your voice. Speak your truth. Open your flow of expression.

🧘 All are welcome – no experience needed - props provided.
📍 Wiigulga Sports Complex | 🕕 6pm Wednesday
🔗 Book via: www.pilatesyogamaryann.com/booking

17/08/2025

🌿 Weekly Class Update | Week Commencing Monday 18th August 🌿

We’ve got another great week ahead — with plenty happening on (and off) the mat!

✅ All classes are running as normal.

💙 ABC Pilates (Absolute Beginners Pilates) is now a regular part of the timetable! Mondays at 11:15 am — perfect for those starting their Pilates journey or wanting a slower, more supportive class.

🔵 Lotta’s Chakra Journey continues… this week, we move into the Throat Chakra – Vishuddha.
✨ This energy centre is linked with communication, truth, and authentic self-expression. When in balance, it supports clarity, honesty, and deep listening. When blocked, it may show up as difficulty speaking your truth, fear of expression, or even physical tension like sore throats or thyroid issues. A powerful week to tune in!

🎉 Annie’s Saturday Pilates and yoga classes are now here to stay — such a beautiful addition to our timetable and community.

💬 We love sharing these practices with you — and we can’t wait to see you on the mat for another week of movement, stillness, and connection.

📍 Location: Wiigulga Sports Complex
🔗 Booking via www.pilatesyogamaryann.com/booking

✨ New! Online Classes – Anytime, Anywhere
We’ve also started to build a Video On Demand Library so you can practise with us at home or while travelling. Right now, you’ll find three videos ready to explore:

Free Guided Meditation with Annie – a 3-minute reset for stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.

Free Pilates Basics with Mary-Ann – perfect for new clients or as a refresher.

Yoga: Wrist & Shoulder Friendly with Annie (30 mins) – a gentle, adaptable class for $7 or one Video On Demand credit.

You can access them easily, just like booking a class. A short tutorial is available if you need guidance. Send me a DM if you need the link.

Whether you’re joining us in person or online, we’re here to support your practice. 🌺

🎥 The Wednesday 10am crew from 13th August 2-25. Video and photo credits - Annie Smit

14/08/2025

✨ Our New Video On Demand Library is Live! ✨
We’ve started building a collection of free and paid videos you can enjoy anytime, anywhere — perfect for when you can’t make it to class.

🎥 What’s ready to watch now:
1️⃣ Free Guided Meditation with Annie — 3 minutes of calm to help you reset. If you haven’t yet had the joy of a class with Annie, this is the perfect introduction to her soothing style.
2️⃣ Free Pilates Basics with Mary-Ann — Great for beginners or a quick technique refresh.
3️⃣ Yoga: Wrist & Shoulder Friendly with Annie — 30 mins for just $7 or one Video On Demand Pass Credit (access for 3 days).

💡 It’s super easy to use — just like booking a class! We’ve even made this tutorial to walk you through it.

📅 And if you fall in love with Annie’s teaching, come join her in person every Saturday at the Wiigulga Sports Complex:
🕤 09:30 Rhythmic Pilates
🕚 10:45 Vinyasa Yoga

Give it a go and tell us what you think, we would love your feedback! 🌺

13/08/2025

✨ 250 CLASSES FOR BETSY! ✨
Betsy is pure sunshine in our Pilates and yoga family — kind, thoughtful, and always ready to lift the room’s energy. 💛 She’s the one who once brought bunting and decorations to celebrate my Aussie citizenship… and she’s been known to sneak in a practical joke or two just to keep us on our toes! 😆

From her very first session to this amazing 250-class milestone, she has shown that strength comes not just from muscles, but from the heart. 💖 Betsy, we’re so grateful you’re part of this crew.

Here’s to the next 250! 🙌

12/08/2025

💚 Yin Yoga with Lotta – Wednesday 6pm 💚
This week, Lotta’s chakra journey arrives at the Heart Chakra – Anahata. The energy centre of love, compassion, and connection – to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us.

In this slow, meditative Yin practice, long-held poses open space across the chest and upper back, gently encouraging the release of tension and the softening of emotional armour.
A chance to breathe deeply, open fully, and rest into the heart space.

✨ Soften. Receive. Expand.
🧘‍♀️ Everyone welcome – no experience needed - props provided
📍 Wiigulga Sports Complex | 🕕 6pm Wednesday
🔗 Booking via: www.pilatesyogamaryann.com/booking

11/08/2025

Pilates crew — Paddy McGuinness’s take on a mat class - hilarious, a little sweary, and painfully accurate!
https://youtu.be/N6cHkABPGHg?si=ewN1-FAJ2hOMGJRC
Enjoy! 😂🤣😁