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What is “Adapted” Movement? The Evolution of Local Yoga & Pilates
Every traditional exercise studio in town runs a rigid, pre-programmed class script and expects your body to change itself to fit their movement. At Adapted, we fundamentally believe that model is broken. As a premier, award-winning yoga and pilates studio in...
Navigating Perimenopause, High Cortisol, and Chronic Stress
When your body is experiencing hormonal transitions, high work stress, or chronic exhaustion, pushing through a high-intensity, high-impact gym workout can actually cause more harm than good. High cortisol levels and an overstimulated nervous system require deep...
Men’s Mobility: Why Christchurch Guys Are Moving to the Mat
For a long time, there has been a common misconception that yoga is only for flexible people or specific demographics. However, a growi ng number of Christchurch guys are quietly moving onto the mat to fix tight hamstrings, manage high-stress roles, and recover...
Managing Lower Back Pain & Joint Stiffness Safely
Waking up with a stiff lower back or groaning when you bend down to put your shoes on shouldn't be an accepted part of getting older. Chronic joint stiffness and lower back pain are often clear signals that your nervous system is holding tension and your deep...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Pilates in Christchurch
Starting a new exercise routine can feel incredibly intimidating—especially if you are walking into a modern fitness studio full of complex machines, mirrors, and loud music. If you have been searching for a supportive environment to try Pilates in Christchurch for...
Breathing: When you own your breathe- noone can steal your peace
Last night I was catching up with one of our students- last week she had received some incredibly devasting news which rocked her world (its seems a few of us may have had something like that this year!) We hugged, she cried but she kept saying over again how...
Student Inspiration
Lizzie is a vivacious woman who always goes the extra mile for everyone around her. You will recognise Lizzie in our online classes with her fab hair colours (matching outfits none the less!) and always trying to do the 'next option'. 7 years ago we first met Lizzie...
Easy hacks to help you stick to your health & fitness goals
Yes, it is certainly that time of the year where its easy to pull up the covers or stay sitting on the couch in the warm, when you really know what would be more beneficial to feeling fabulous, fitter, stronger and have less pain. So how is it that some people can...
Shedding Layers with Spring
It's the first day of Spring & as I drove into class today under the literal light of the blue moon, it was hard not to feel the layers of winter falling away. Each season has its reason. But how good is the feeling of Spring?! New growth, new life, warmth. It is...