Episode 118: The Mindfulness Pilates Teacher with Beverley Densham

The Business Awards Show

Discover how to transform adversity into triumph as we chat with Beverley Densham, a renowned Mindfulness Pilates teacher and author of 26 years based in Dorset. She graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sports Science and had a successful Pilates Studio in Hertfordshire for 16 years, relocating to Dorset by the sea: her happy place.

She now teaches Mindfulness Pilates at her zoom studio with meditation, mindset, journalling & positive affirmations. Helping reduce back pain to feel good & to be stronger in body & mind.

She is host of the Mindfulness Pilates podcast & also teaches stress management workshops and programmes for lawyers, law firms, corporate, teachers and schools. Her latest books are the Stress to Calm series: Stress to Calm in 7 minutes for Lawyers, Stress to Calm in 7 minutes for Nurses and Stress to Calm in 7 minutes for Teachers.

Beverley opens up about her incredible journey from recovering from a catastrophic road accident in Australia to becoming the first qualified Pilates instructor in Hertfordshire. Her story is one of resilience and dedication, shedding light on how she embraced Pilates during her rehabilitation and turned it into a thriving business that now spans both in-person and online platforms.

Learn the secrets behind Beverley's successful transition to online Pilates classes, where she emphasizes the critical importance of proper alignment and safety. We discuss how mindfulness is seamlessly woven into Pilates, which led Beverley to rebrand her practice as "Mindfulness Pilates." Listen as she shares her experience integrating stress management techniques, benefiting a diverse clientele, and outlines the positive impact her methods have had on well-being and productivity.

Gain practical, actionable tips for maintaining well-being as a busy professional, straight from Beverley’s repertoire. From avoiding poor posture and incorporating simple breathing exercises to improving sleep hygiene, Beverley offers a treasure trove of advice designed to help you find balance and enhance your overall health. We also dive into her accomplishments and personal milestones, including the creation of "Happy Kids Cards" and the significance of awards in raising awareness of her work. This episode is packed with inspiring stories and practical insights for anyone looking to boost their mental and physical well-being while excelling in business.

{1:59} Bev's recovery from a major road traffic accident.

{4:05} Training in Pilates.

{5:55} Pilates for back issues.

{8:39} The Pilates code of conduct.

{9:41} How Bev delivers Pilates classes over Zoom.

{10:31} Combining mindfulness and Pilates.

{14:25} Managing overwhelm.

{15:15} The Mindfulness Pilates Podcast.

{19:03} Entering the Janey Loves Platinum Awards.

{21:24} The answers needed for entering the awards.

{22:18} The Awards Event.

{23:31} Starting over after many challenges.

{24:12} Happy Kids Cards.

{27:45} Bev's tips for stressed entrepreneurs.

{30:04} Developing better sleep.

Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

Connect with Bev: Www.mindfulnesspilates.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverley_densham/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pilateswithbeverley/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM1XI06JFrhoNFYu9vDlODw

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverley-densham/

The Mindfulness Pilates Podcast: https://www.pilatestofeelgood.com/podcasts-1/building-good-habits-of-consistency-and-accountability-to-a-better-happier-and-healthier-life-with-sally-pritchard