Mav Movements Physiotherapy

29/09/2025

✨ Falls Week ✨

Last week, during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, I had the privilege of delivering my 2nd falls prevention talk to 30+ wonderful ladies at their community group in the local library 📚☕. We chatted over chai. We shared an intimate, interactive and fun session. All the ladies participated in a chair-based exercise class at the end followed by a Q+A 💪🏽🪑💃🏽.

It was extra special to deliver the session in fluent Gujarati, making the conversation more personal for everyone. Their engagement, warmth and laughter filled me with gratitude.

Falls prevention is so close to my heart ❤️ and if I can help even one person avoid a fall, it’s all worthwhile. I’m humbled to continue serving the community in every way I can 🌿.

31/07/2025

Five years ago today, in the midst of uncertainty during COVID, I relocated my Physiotherapy clinic from Loughborough to Leicester - into my in-laws' home, thanks to their selfless support and generosity.

What felt like a temporary solution became a foundation for growth.

I’m endlessly grateful to Mum and Dad for opening their home and hearts to my work, allowing me to flourish in ways I never imagined.

Thank you to my whole family for believing in me, pushing me and giving me the space to keep doing what I love. Words cannot express my deep gratitude to you all 🥹🙏

And on that note, Happy 5th Birthday to Mav Movements since relocating to Leicester!! 🎈🎉

Here are some snaps of moving day 31.07.2020 💚

Sapna x

12/06/2025

"̶P̶i̶l̶a̶t̶e̶s̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶o̶n̶l̶y̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶w̶o̶m̶e̶n̶"̶ 🚷

This Men's Health Week I want to spotlight all the incredible men who show up to my Pilates classes every.single.week.

From footballers to marathon runners, from men recovering after hip surgery to those tackling back pain and wanting to build their core strength – my Pilates classes include men from all walks of life and ability levels. And these legends absolutely smash it every week 👏

The benefits of Pilates for men are immense:

✅ Improved core strength
🧍‍♂️ Better posture & flexibility
🏃‍♂️ Injury prevention & recovery
💥 Reduced back pain
⚽ Enhanced sports performance
🧠 Reduced stress
🫂 Improved mental health
👨‍👨‍👦 Great for social life & building new friendships

To all the gents reading this - your health and your movement matters. Strength comes in many forms. And looking after your health proactively and holistically is a powerful choice 💪🏻

To all the men in my Pilates family - I'm so proud of you all for showing up each week and proving that Pilates is for everyone! 💚

21/05/2025

Pause. Reflect. Reconnect

It's and while I try to meditate as often as I can, I’ll admit it’s not always easy to find the time. But every time I do find just 10 or even 5-minutes, I’m reminded how powerful it is—reducing stress, clearing the mind, and helping the body heal.

As a Physiotherapist, I often tell my patients, "Rest is part of the rehab." And meditation is one of the simplest ways to rest well. We also finish every Pilates class with a 5-minute meditation and mindfulness to bring peace and stillness from within.

Here’s me meditating on holiday recently in Mauritius. The sound of the ocean, birds, and gentle breeze was incredibly calming. Nature really does soothe the nervous system and quiet the mind!

Try and make time to fill up YOUR cup today with just 2 or 5-minutes of meditation 💙 x

12/05/2025

It's Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

🎗️This week is a powerful reminder that looking after our mental health is just as important as caring for our physical bodies.

💪🏻In every Pilates class I teach, I see the connection between movement and mindset - how a strong, mobile body can support a calm, focused mind.

✨As a Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, I’m passionate about helping people build physical strength and mental resilience. Whether we’re flowing through movement during the class, or lying in stillness to breathe and reflect during the meditation at the end, each moment is a step towards whole-body wellness.

❤️‍🩹Mindful movement done with the correct guidance is grounding, empowering, and healing. Let’s keep showing up for ourselves in body and mind.

📸 Here are a few snaps of some of our Pilates family! Each class focuses on full body strengthening and ends with a guided meditation lead by me (and possibly a selfie or 2! 😜)

Xx

18/01/2025

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I'll be in conversation with Keith Vaz tomorrow on the radio at 9am, discussing Physiotherapy! See promo video below 👇🏻

Listen here: www.lycaradio.com

04/01/2025

Recruiting Pilates members to join our Pilates family! See details below and please get in touch if you'd like to join. Classes are extremely friendly and fun every Monday and Wednesday 7pm-7.45pm! 🙂🙂

14/11/2024

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🙂 Look at his smile at the end!

✨ Just a little reminder from a community Physiotherapist to say don't give up on the elderly!

👩🏻‍🦯 Consistency, patience and daily exercises can go a long way in rehabilitation.

🏆 Why don't you set some short term goals with your parents or grandparents today? This will help to give them purpose and focus.

❤️ The outcome really is so fulfilling and wholesome.
🙋🏻‍♀️Physiotherapist in Leicester
📍Offering home visits in LE4 and LE7 only
𝑁𝐵: 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑏𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑑𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛⁠

28/10/2024

💻 Yesterday I hosted a free online Pilates class for the women in the community in honour of World Menopause Day. We had a very successful class with many ladies coming together and enjoying the power of movement!

🤗 The class began with a warm welcome and an introduction, followed by the warm up > main body > cool down and ended with breathwork and a guided meditation (bodyscan) by me.

💬 We then opened the floor for an open discussion. I was keen to create a safe space for menopausal women to speak their hearts and not feel alone in the their journeys.

💖 There was an incredible amount of positive feedback about how everybody had fun in the class, they enjoyed moving and learning about the anatomy. They liked the teaching style and analogies used. They particularly loved the mindfulness segment towards the end.

🏆 I left everybody with one of my favourite quotes by the man himself: "Change happens through movement and movement heals" - Joseph Pilates.

Swipe to see some snaps and the photos which were sent in by some strong women! 💪🏻✨

25/10/2024

👯‍♀️FREE PILATES EXERCISE CLASS for MENOPAUSE
📆Sunday 27th October 11am via zoom
📝EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW. Attend via sign up only:

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilates-for-menopause-tickets-1047841069847

Only 2 days to go!

Please help me share and spread the word! 🩷✨

22/10/2024

👯‍♀️FREE PILATES EXERCISE CLASS
📆Sunday 27th October 11am via zoom
📝EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW. Attend via sign up only:

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilates-for-menopause-tickets-1047841069847

Please help me share and spread the word! 🩷✨

20/10/2024

👯‍♀️FREE PILATES EXERCISE CLASS
📆Sunday 27th October 11am via zoom
📝EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW. Attend via sign up only:

⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pilates-for-menopause-tickets-1047841069847

Please help me share and spread the word! 🩷✨

A mindful and energizing 45-minute Pilates class for menopausal women from the comfort of your own homes! FREE EVENT.