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Hello , Welcome to this week’s Newsletter. I hope you are all good and enjoying August… I feel like the summer months have been a whirlwind. It’s been busy for different reasons and August just seems to be flying past, and I know hearing from some of the JTP family, I’m not the only one
experiencing this. Before we know it the children are back at school, new pencil cases at the ready, and as we approach the end of the month JTP is all about the start of our new year from September. It does feel like a new term, but we don’t need new pencil cases, we just need to keep moving … maybe a new mat if you want to treat yourself. As it has been a busy month for many of us, I thought this week’s theme could be about finding those micro-moments of
mindfulness. Mindfulness doesn’t always mean sitting cross-legged on a mountain top at dawn; it’s about finding tiny pauses in your day to check in, breathe and reset. So please check out the Exercise of the Week and Your Whole Self below, where I explore how little moments — 2 minutes here, 5 minutes there — can bring you more calm than you might expect. Pilates Classes Week Beginning 25 August Face-to-Face Classes this week are with Jenny at
Rempstone Village Hall on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Apologies for the Rempstone cancellations last week, due to unforeseeable circumstances — replacement classes for these are on 4/5 September. Online Classes this week are taking a break — well, Live classes anyway — but there are plenty of Recordings to choose from so you don’t miss your Pilates fix. I have even timetabled specific Recordings —
just click on the link in the timetable and you can exercise with me. I will be back teaching Live Online Classes in the Online Studio from Monday 1 September. New Special Programme How would you like to Step in September with me? — 30 days, 30
Pilates routines, all available from 1 September on the jtp.zone. Getting you motivated as we move into the new season — I hope you will join me. This special programme for JTP members will be available on the Matwork Classes page of the jtp.zone from 1 September.
If anyone wishes to purchase this as a standalone programme (just £15), just reply to this Newsletter for more information. Also, next week's Newsletter will give final details... My Survey A results summary will be sent out in a separate extraordinary Newsletter shortly. Exercise of the Week Seated Breath & Spine Sequence This short sequence will help you with a micro-moment to focus on mindfulness and leave you feeling calmer, taller and more present, ready for whatever comes next. As always, work appropriately for your body, and keep away from pain. Any questions please email me. Here is the video. Micro-Moments of Mindfulness What does mindfulness mean to you? I think often Mindfulness has a bit of an image problem. People imagine it means we have to sit cross-legged for an hour, in complete silence, possibly on a mountain top… wow that does sound lovely, but it’s hardly realistic between getting up,
getting a washing load in, family commitments, work deadlines and planning what’s for dinner. However, the truth is you don’t need huge blocks of time to be mindful.
Small, everyday pauses — between 2–5 minutes — can help calm your mind, settle your breath, and bring you back to the present moment.
I think of them as little “pockets of peace” I can carry around in my day. Try these easy ways to sneak them in:
- The Kettle Pause — while you’re waiting for the kettle to boil, take a few slow breaths and notice the warmth of the mug in your hands
- Doorway Reset — before stepping into a room, pause and notice your feet on the floor, your posture, and your breath
- Mindful Walking — on the way to your car, desk, or kitchen, slow your pace just slightly and pay attention to
the sound and feel of your steps
- Screen Break Blink — every 30–60 minutes, look away from your screen, soften your shoulders, and take a slow inhale and exhale.
Over time, these micro-moments can help lower stress levels, improve focus, and even make you more aware of your posture and breathing (see this week’s Exercise of the Week above), and you can apply them to lots of
different times during the day. So why do these micro-moments of mindfulness matter? Well, research shows that even short bursts of mindfulness can:
- lower your heart rate and blood pressure
- reduce stress hormones like cortisol
- improve focus and decision-making
- boost your mood by increasing “feel-good” chemicals in the brain.
Think of it like charging your
phone — little top-ups through the day keep your battery from running flat. Your mind and body work the same way. Happy mindfulness. Have a fabulous week everyone — keep looking, moving and feeling good. With love and support, Jane xxx Remember to follow us on Facebook — Twitter — Pinterest
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