Steph Shilling Pilates

13/05/2025

Love the cards here 👌🏻, always something just spot on 🥰

“Bellwoods has the best cards” - 99% of people who come in the shop (sorry we don’t have cards with verses in) and did you know that our card selection is probably what keeps us open?

You probably wouldn’t think that spending just £3.50 with us would make such a difference, but if everyone who visits us did - it makes a HUGE difference to us, and your favourite high street. It helps keep us open - that’s massive.

Come and take a look at our card wall today and maybe pick one up for someone you love.

21/11/2024

A little reminder today that asking for what you want or need can open doors and opportunities and make life a whole lot more satisfying and fulfilling 🥰🙏🏻🙌🏻👌🏻💫
Historically I haven’t always been the best at this but I’ve come to realise that settling for less or not asking for something because you think it might not be available or would be rocking the boat means we miss out on so much.

Small example today; we had a whistle stop stay at Loch Lomond due to a work commitment for Mr Shill -
I went down to the hotel gym which was really well equipped and huge with rows of machines, dedicated weights area etc but not an exercise mat in sight. All I really wanted to do was a bit of yoga and Pilates to start the day 🧘🏼‍♀️🌅✨

I was about to accept that I would just hop on the treadmill or pick up some weights instead, but I know this wasn’t what my body needed and certainly wasn’t what I wanted in the moment.

So I went to the desk and simply asked if there was a mat I could borrow 🤷‍♀️; no great shakes but a few years ago probably not something I would have thought (or maybe even dared 😳) to do.
Not only was I immediately given a mat, but I was also offered the use of a studio all to myself ✨ Result 👌🏻

So this is a reminder that asking for something isn’t being rude or sticking your neck out, and we should feel more comfortable expressing what we desire whether this is asking out loud or setting an intention simply for ourselves.

14/08/2024

I’m definitely guilty of not drinking enough water at times and hear this from a lot of my clients too.
We all know the benefits of drinking enough water throughout the day including:

💧Regulating body temperature
💧Healthier clearer skin
💧Regulated blood pressure
💧Lubricating joints
💧Helps deliver oxygen throughout the body
💧Helps cushion brain, spinal cord and other organs
💧Lowers risk of heartburn and constipation
💧Helps make mineral and nutrients accessible
💧Boosts performance during exercise
💧Can help regulate healthy heart rate & rhythm
💧Optimises kidney and bladder health

I always try to drink a glass of water as soon as I get up (cold in summer months, often with mint and cucumber,) warm with ginger in winter but I’m making a conscious effort to make it as easy as possible for myself not to get distracted and stay well hydrated throughout the day too 🙌🏻☺️🚰

I would love to hear any tricks you use to remind yourself to keep sipping the good stuff 🙌🏻

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18/04/2024

Such brilliant energy in class night 💫 Love Thursday evenings 🙌🏻

11/04/2024

Almost time to be back in this incredible space. Cannot wait! 💫🥰🙏🏻

If you didn’t manage to get on this 5 week block and would like to join me on the next one beginning 16th May then please get in touch and I’ll add you to the wait list.

17/12/2023

Still looking for a unique Christmas present for a lover of wildlife and birds? Check out my brother’s website for brilliantly designed and completely original gifts 🎁 🦅👌🏻 Free first class P&P until midnight tonight for orders over £50 ( arrival for Christmas 🎄✨) Leo loves his T 🥰

07/12/2023

⚽️ It was such a pleasure introducing the WBSC U11 football team to Pilates and functional movement to support them in their sport today.

They were really attentive, inquisitive and willing to learn, and we had plenty of laughs too 👏🏻💫

Understanding how to take care of the body, listening to its inner cues and maximising performance and recovery while reducing injury risk are invaluable life skills.

24/11/2023

Wherever possible I try to introduce those who train predominantly in one sport (or movement practice,) to the massive benefits of Pilates.

All too often people seek out Pilates following a challenge or injury rather than it being an integral part of their training programme from the outset.

Having recently completed my training in Pilates for children and teens too this is relevant for ALL age groups.

A regular Pilates practice has been shown to:
✨ Improve movement patterns, efficiency and performance (across many disciplines.) Pilates helps you ‘move better,’ no question about it.

✨ Reduces the risk of injury and speed of rehabilitation / recovery following injury or strenuous work

✨ Helps to optimally balance muscles and areas of the body that are not working as effectively as they could be ( this may arise for various reasons including repetitive training patterns, injury etc.)

✨Improves both strength and mobility / flexibility ( the two should always go hand in hand.)

✨ Improves mood and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression ( I witness this so often and it always surprises people how profound and immediate this effect can be. 🥰)

There are so many other benefits but I’ll leave the rest for another day 💫

Massive thanks to Adrian for a brilliant session today showing my teen how Pilates can support his football practice 🙌🏻💪🏻⚽️

05/11/2023

Sarah takes incredible photos and has captured so many beautiful memories for our family. Hugely recommend👌🏻 ( and this is a bargain! ) 👏🏻🌟📷

04/11/2023

Woke up today craving this amazing juice from in Wilmington that I loved on holiday 🌊🍎🥬 Wondering what my body’s trying to tell me it needs 🧐 (and no I wasn’t on the wine last night 😜)

Dusting off my juicer… sometimes all the pulp cleaning puts me right off and I get out of the habit of using it. Thinking lots of ginger and leafy greens to help ward off the winter colds doing the rounds.

Would love to hear your favourite juicing recipes 🙌🏻

28/10/2023

✨New Class✨

How incredible is this space! 🤍

I’ve been looking for a special place to hold an evening class for a while now and it wasn’t until I walked into this beautiful studio that I knew I’d found it 🙏🏻
Many of you have asked for an evening class to help see you through the cold, dark winter months and with this in mind I’ve decided to launch a 5 class Restorative Pilates course that will run on alternating Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm starting on 2nd Nov. The final session will see 2023 out in the best possible way on 28th Dec 🌲🌟

These 1 hour sessions will be suitable for all abilities and are designed to support both your body and mind through the often hectic lead up to Christmas and the end of 2023 💫 There will be an emphasis on back care, gentle strengthening and lengthening of the muscles, balancing the body and plenty of breath work to bring a sense of vitality and calm, even helping to reduce anxiety and improve your quality of sleep 🕯️💫

The full course with 1 hour sessions on ; Nov 2nd, 16th, 30th Dec 14th, 28th will cost £60.

If this sounds like something you need right now send me a message and I can help you book in.
I currently have 5 remaining spaces 🙌🏻

29/09/2023

🌟 Exciting Evolution in The Zen Lounge! 🌟

Hello 🌼

As you may already know, for nearly three years The Zen Lounge has been a sanctuary for helping people to create more calm and clarity, and now, it’s time for us to take the next step! I’ve spent the last couple of months redesigning the lounge to make mindfulness even more accessible and to enable you to seamlessly integrate it into your daily life ...

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Can’t wait to see you in the brand new Zen Lounge!

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