Studio Notes
on mindful movement
In this blog and accompanying newsletter, I share reflections on movement and mindset, gentle prompts to help you feel more connected—to your body and to yourself—along with studio news, community stories and special events. Studio Notes are calm, kind, and only ever shared when there’s something worth saying.
Lauren x
Empowering Yourself: Taking agency for ailments through Pilates
Ailments, whether chronic or acute, can leave us feeling disempowered and disconnected from ourselves. However, there is a path to reclaiming agency and becoming an active participant in your healing process, especially with Pilates.
Celebrating our bodies - a quick perspective on positivity and Pilates.
A quick perspective on how we embrace body positivity and find joy in every movement at Lauren Hilton Pilates.
How to improve your posture with Pilates and why you should
This month we look at posture, what is posture? why is it so important? and how can you improve yours with some simple steps and a bit of Pilates - free class included!
Mat Pilates vs Reformer Pilates - which gives us more ‘connection’?
Let’s explore the differences in sensory connection we get on the Pilates mat vs the Pilates Reformer and equipment.
Why less really is more to get the full benefit of Pilates
In this blog, we’ll explore whether our workouts can be more meaningful if we try less hard and consciously connect our body and mind.
Turn your resolutions into routine with this (r)evolutionary health habit
As we speed towards mid-January, and the time when many give up on their New years’ resolutions, let’s consider a revolutionary (or perhaps evolutionary) idea - instead of rushing to achieve hard goals, take time to celebrate small wins, stay present, and be kind to yourself.
Gift ideas for Pilates enthusiasts
If you’re looking for gift inspiration for someone who loves Pilates (including yourself! 😉), we put together a few suggestions with links!! for you…
30 revealing questions with Lauren Hilton
As the Lauren Hilton Studio celebrates its 4th anniversary, we probed the Polestar Pilates teacher and studio owner, Lauren Hilton, with these 30 revealing questions to get to know the driving force behind Shrewsbury’s boutique Pilates studio a little deeper…
Why breathing the right way will make you less stressed
Poor breathing mechanics can contribute to lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, pelvic floor dysfunction and anxiety. In this article, I’ll talk about how stress can affect our breath, causing sub-optimal breathing, and what we can do to help ourselves.
Need to get back in your Pilates routine? Here’s how…
Six ways to get your body and mind back to the Pilates mat - let's take up those good habits that fell away over the summer break (yes, even mine!!), and move your body intentionally, perhaps with a new perspective, increased energy or sense of resilience. Get back to that Pilates movement that feels good, and relieves your aches and pains.
How to get started with Pilates as a beginner
The ease with which you can slot Pilates into your day combined with the positive impact it can have on your whole health, give it top-of-class movement credentials, but because there are so many ways to practice Pilates, we put together a handy guide of what you should consider before getting started with Pilates!
What to expect from a one-to-one session at Lauren Hilton Pilates
If you are new to Pilates and are getting ready to take your first session, or are considering giving it a try, you probably have a few questions about what to expect and what to do to make the experience great.
At Lauren Hilton Pilates, we warmly welcome first-timers into the studio and have all the info you need to walk into that first session with confidence and ease.

