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Thoughts and insights on natural back care from Loulou James—creator of the Buttafly and the Buttafly Technique.

Piriformis Syndrome and the Buttafly

2 September 2018

Piriformis is a muscle deep in the buttock and piriformis syndrome is when the muscle is somehow involved in the entrapment or compression

Protect your wrists using the Buttafly

8 August 2018

What do Plank pose, Staff pose, Tabletop,  Reverse Tabletop and Down Dog all have in common? Yes! All of these poses require us to bear weight through

Treat your own back by improving your posture

27 July 2018

Poor posture has been cited the number one cause of low back pain. How we sit,  stand and move about our day –

Calm amidst the chaos!

15 June 2018

It’s been a busy few weeks for me and the Buttafly, flitting about in Chiang Mai for a few days before heading to Hong Kong for the 11th Evolution Asia…

Full Circle…

26 May 2018

  … And welcome to London, Jamie Elmer! A few years ago I was lucky enough to sign up for a weekend workshop with global speaker, teacher and author Max…

What does our posture say about us?

24 May 2018

I think of posture as like a favourite old sweater – so well worn that it bags at the elbows and has even taken the shape of the shoulders. Like…

“See the world with fresh eyes…”

22 May 2018

“Practice Yoga and meditation and revive the child within yourself every day so that you can see this world with fresh eyes.” Shiva Sutra 7 Attending the British Fascia Symposium…

Why should you squat?

16 May 2018

Because it’s good for you! Squatting is one of the most effective ways to improve flexibility of the ankles, knees, hips and low back – it also helps with digestion…

Stand up straight!

21 March 2018

At some point in our lives many of us will have been on the receiving end of the instruction to stand up or sit up straight. As a Queen of…

Using the Buttafly for back care

5 March 2018

This fab review from Dave Carter of Dave’s Gym in Cardiff highlights the problems of over-use suffered by many athletes. Watch to find out how using the Buttafly has helped…

And the winners are…

4 September 2017

The Buttafly team are happy to announce the winners of the free tickets to this years exciting new Fit Living show in Bournemouth this weekend: Congratulations Jo Croci and Yvette Bessant!…

Exercise and the Pelvic Floor

23 August 2017

Creator of the Buttafly Louise James is excited to be presenting a workshop on “Exercise and the Pelvic Floor” at FitLiving UK in Bournemouth, September 9-10th She will also be…