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VFJ PILATES BLOG
Welcome to the VFJ Pilates blog. My name is Victoria and I am the main writer for this blog. I blog about many things relating to the buisness, current events as well as things that interest me. Find posts about online training, online fitness classes, being a Pilates class instructor, my family life, my hobbies, my thoughts, feelings and much more...
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Autumn Transitions: From Haunted House to Seasonal Charm
The house is quiet, the decorations piled and waiting, and the stillness presses in more heavily than I expected. Even with everything ready to be packed and stored, I find myself stalled, caught between the tasks to complete and the weight of this empty, quiet space.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
4 days ago3 min read
Diabetes Awareness Month: Everyday Wellbeing Support
Explore simple, sustainable habits that support your wellbeing this Diabetes Awareness Month, from gentle movement to realistic routines.
Victoria Frances Jackson
4 days ago1 min read
Diabetes Awareness Month: A Moment to Check In
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, take a few minutes to check your risk and learn why early awareness makes a lasting difference.
Victoria Frances Jackson
5 days ago1 min read
Why Halloween Is Better Than Christmas (Hear Me Out...)
A playful take on why pumpkin chaos, cake for breakfast, and candlelit freedom might just outshine tinsel and turkey.
Victoria Frances Jackson
7 days ago2 min read
Two Halves of My Heart
Two children, two worlds. One brings noise and motion, the other quiet and stillness. Between them, I find balance, love, and lessons in patience I never expected to learn.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 286 min read
An Evening Reflection: Balancing Love and Chaos
A personal reflection on the challenges and love of parenting during the holidays, balancing the energy of my youngest with the quiet moments I miss with my eldest, and navigating the complexities of life and love after divorce.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 272 min read
What Is the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga?
Pilates and yoga may look similar at first glance, but their origins, intentions, and movements are very different, this post clears up the confusion so you can choose what is right for you.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 123 min read
Autumn Wellness Month: Boosting Your Wellbeing as the Seasons Change
Feel your best this autumn with small, supportive habits that nourish your body, lift your mood, and help you adjust with ease.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 21 min read
Autumn Wellness Month: Slowing Down With the Season
As the season changes, take time to slow down, reset, and embrace a gentler routine that supports your body and mind.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 11 min read
How I Plan (and Don’t Plan) My Pilates Week
A playful behind-the-scenes look at how structure, intuition, and real life shape one instructor’s week, with planning that works even when it is not on paper.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 242 min read
Is Pilates Suitable for Men?
Pilates was created by a man and built for strength, mobility, and resilience, this post breaks down why it is just as beneficial for men as it is for women.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 212 min read
Back to Routine, Not Back to Pressure
VFJ Pilates | Musings September comes with fresh notebooks, sharper mornings, and a quiet push to ‘get back to it’ — whatever ‘it’ is....
Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 102 min read
Practice Kindness Month: Turning the Focus Inward
This September, take a moment to turn kindness inward, from gentler self-talk to restorative rest, learn simple ways to support your own wellbeing.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 21 min read
Practice Kindness Month: A Moment to Look Outward
September is Practice Kindness Month, a gentle nudge to look up, reach out, and remember the impact we can have on the world around us.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 12 min read
The Kindest Summer Routine Is the Simplest One
Gentle tips for moving, eating, and living more simply this summer, because the kindest routine is often the easiest one to keep.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 272 min read
What Are the Benefits of Doing Pilates?
From posture and flexibility to core strength and stress relief, this post breaks down the key benefits of Pilates, and how it supports your body and mind.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 172 min read
What August Teaches Me About Patience
August is hot, chaotic, and strangely slow, this is a musing on low-energy months, lost routines, and the kind of patience summer quietly demands.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 132 min read
Summer Movement Tips (Without the Burnout)
Gentle, feel-good ways to keep moving in the heat, no guilt, no pressure, just smart swaps and a reminder that sweating isn’t the goal
Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 62 min read
Stretch & Sip: My Favourite Summer Evenings
A calm reflection on slow stretches, warm patios, and the little rituals that make summer evenings quietly magical, tea in hand, cat nearby, and no pressure to do anything perfectly.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Jul 231 min read
5 More Questions to Ask Your Pilates Instructor
A playful peek behind the Pilates curtain, from squeaky noises to mystery muscles, here’s what you really want to know (but were too polite to ask).
Victoria Frances Jackson
Jul 222 min read
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