Laura Denham-Jones, PhD
@lauradenhamjones.bsky.social
Pilates & Yoga Teacher @ Nuffield Health & Snap Fitness | Dance School Assistant at Royal Academy of Dance | Occasional Learning & Participation Events Support at Royal Ballet
PhD Human Movement Sciences
Trail running enthusiast
Lauradenhamjones.bio.link
PhD Human Movement Sciences
Trail running enthusiast
Lauradenhamjones.bio.link
UTMB week. Of the 7 runners I decided to follow across various races, 4 (all top elites) have withdrawn! Is it just me, or have a larger number than usual of the top favourites dropped, either before or during? Such an odd race, in this regard.
#utmb #ccc #tds #trailrunning #utmbweek
#utmb #ccc #tds #trailrunning #utmbweek
August 29, 2026 at 11:08 AM
UTMB week. Of the 7 runners I decided to follow across various races, 4 (all top elites) have withdrawn! Is it just me, or have a larger number than usual of the top favourites dropped, either before or during? Such an odd race, in this regard.
#utmb #ccc #tds #trailrunning #utmbweek
#utmb #ccc #tds #trailrunning #utmbweek
Sport England national partnerships lead talks about Active Talking Trailblazers, a new programme, developed with NHS Talking Therapies to help people's wellbeing through physical activity.
https://www.sportengland.org/blogs/active-talking-trailblazers
https://www.sportengland.org/blogs/active-talking-trailblazers
August 24, 2026 at 12:49 PM
First sound baths, now forest baths?
Sounds messy, but the principles are agreeable.
www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health...
Sounds messy, but the principles are agreeable.
www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health...
The health benefits of forest bathing - Harvard Health
Forest bathing involves mindfully engaging your senses while spending time in nature. Learn how this practice may reduce stress and support overall health....
www.health.harvard.edu
August 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM
First sound baths, now forest baths?
Sounds messy, but the principles are agreeable.
www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health...
Sounds messy, but the principles are agreeable.
www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health...
A propos of the recent Ballet Science podcast about dance after cancer, I just thought I'd shared that the Royal Academy of Dance offers free ballet classes to those with a cancer diagnosis via their "Fireflies" program. #dance #ballet #cancer
www.royalacademyofdance.org/dance-classe...
www.royalacademyofdance.org/dance-classe...
RAD United Kingdom | Fireflies Ballet for the Cancer Community
Fireflies Ballet Classes for the Cancer Community Join our gentle, nurturing ballet sessions, a combination of music, movement and personal reflection. This is a welcoming and safe space designed for ...
www.royalacademyofdance.org
August 22, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A propos of the recent Ballet Science podcast about dance after cancer, I just thought I'd shared that the Royal Academy of Dance offers free ballet classes to those with a cancer diagnosis via their "Fireflies" program. #dance #ballet #cancer
www.royalacademyofdance.org/dance-classe...
www.royalacademyofdance.org/dance-classe...
This might be the best thing I've ever done in science. One of those pinhole solar eclipse viewers made from a cereal box, tape and tin foil ("Here's one I made earlier") Made entirely without scissors as they went missing. Testing is complete and it actually works!
#solareclipse #eclipse
#solareclipse #eclipse
August 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This might be the best thing I've ever done in science. One of those pinhole solar eclipse viewers made from a cereal box, tape and tin foil ("Here's one I made earlier") Made entirely without scissors as they went missing. Testing is complete and it actually works!
#solareclipse #eclipse
#solareclipse #eclipse
July 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Father's Day, our 22nd Wedding Anniversary, and the Summer Solstice celebrated with lunch from Dawat Pakistani restaurant in Tooting. Delicious! #tooting #fathersday #weddinganniversary #summersolstice
June 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Father's Day, our 22nd Wedding Anniversary, and the Summer Solstice celebrated with lunch from Dawat Pakistani restaurant in Tooting. Delicious! #tooting #fathersday #weddinganniversary #summersolstice
Insightful ballet science from Caroline Simpkins, PhD:
1. Don't stretch cold.
2. The goal is dynamic flexibility
3. Strength is your ally
4. Consistency over intensity
5. Listen to your body
6. Don't compare your journey
youtube.com/watch?v=S08W...
Lots of crossover to other pursuits here. ⚖️
1. Don't stretch cold.
2. The goal is dynamic flexibility
3. Strength is your ally
4. Consistency over intensity
5. Listen to your body
6. Don't compare your journey
youtube.com/watch?v=S08W...
Lots of crossover to other pursuits here. ⚖️
Can Adults Get Flexible Like Ballet Dancers? | Science Says Yes
YouTube video by Ballet Science
youtube.com
May 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Insightful ballet science from Caroline Simpkins, PhD:
1. Don't stretch cold.
2. The goal is dynamic flexibility
3. Strength is your ally
4. Consistency over intensity
5. Listen to your body
6. Don't compare your journey
youtube.com/watch?v=S08W...
Lots of crossover to other pursuits here. ⚖️
1. Don't stretch cold.
2. The goal is dynamic flexibility
3. Strength is your ally
4. Consistency over intensity
5. Listen to your body
6. Don't compare your journey
youtube.com/watch?v=S08W...
Lots of crossover to other pursuits here. ⚖️
Easter-themed 'post'.
The knitting world's answer to Banksy puts these around the neighbourhood to mark festive occasions.
Happy Easter weekend!
#easter #happyeaster #knitting
The knitting world's answer to Banksy puts these around the neighbourhood to mark festive occasions.
Happy Easter weekend!
#easter #happyeaster #knitting
April 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Easter-themed 'post'.
The knitting world's answer to Banksy puts these around the neighbourhood to mark festive occasions.
Happy Easter weekend!
#easter #happyeaster #knitting
The knitting world's answer to Banksy puts these around the neighbourhood to mark festive occasions.
Happy Easter weekend!
#easter #happyeaster #knitting
4th of July Women's 10K. My first 10K since 2013. Looking forward to it...even if it's raining.
#running #womensrunning
#running #womensrunning
March 4, 2026 at 9:24 AM
4th of July Women's 10K. My first 10K since 2013. Looking forward to it...even if it's raining.
#running #womensrunning
#running #womensrunning
Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Joy to the World and Peace on Earth.
May your days be merry and bright!
May your days be merry and bright!
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Joy to the World and Peace on Earth.
May your days be merry and bright!
May your days be merry and bright!
That's a wrap. Really enjoyed being part this schools & community outreach event, with #Nutcracker activities, workshops, story-telling, then got to watch the full show in the Royal Opera House. By chance was working with someone from my old uni performing arts course. #christmas #ballet #dance
December 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
That's a wrap. Really enjoyed being part this schools & community outreach event, with #Nutcracker activities, workshops, story-telling, then got to watch the full show in the Royal Opera House. By chance was working with someone from my old uni performing arts course. #christmas #ballet #dance
December 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Just got up and I think it might be getting dark already.
December 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Just got up and I think it might be getting dark already.
Some interesting conversations around the concept of Contemporary Yoga with authors anthropologist Laurie Greene and teacher/choreographer Ed Clark. Re: Intersections between science/philosphy/performance. Made a playlist. Enjoy.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Contemporary Yoga Conversations - YouTube
youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Some interesting conversations around the concept of Contemporary Yoga with authors anthropologist Laurie Greene and teacher/choreographer Ed Clark. Re: Intersections between science/philosphy/performance. Made a playlist. Enjoy.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Central heating on for its seasonal debut without having to bleed the radiators. Life's simple pleasures!
October 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Central heating on for its seasonal debut without having to bleed the radiators. Life's simple pleasures!
Just back from vibrant Porto. 🇵🇹 Beautiful city, but I'm not sure how much I really like being a tourist in a popular tourist destination in the height of summer. The boys liked it, though, so this one was for them.
August 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Just back from vibrant Porto. 🇵🇹 Beautiful city, but I'm not sure how much I really like being a tourist in a popular tourist destination in the height of summer. The boys liked it, though, so this one was for them.
PhD Graduation Day at the University of Salford. Proud to be there, and I could not have asked for a more perfect day. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. @uos-health-society.bsky.social #phdsky #phd #graduationday
July 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
PhD Graduation Day at the University of Salford. Proud to be there, and I could not have asked for a more perfect day. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. @uos-health-society.bsky.social #phdsky #phd #graduationday
Back at my old running club training stomping ground, the Millennium Arena in Battersea Park, this time cover teaching Pilates at the gym there. Lovely group of people! #pilates #battersea #batterseapark
June 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Back at my old running club training stomping ground, the Millennium Arena in Battersea Park, this time cover teaching Pilates at the gym there. Lovely group of people! #pilates #battersea #batterseapark
Happy half-term term, UK education. I took this photo on or around my first day of working in various roles at the RAD about 3 years ago. I've always thought it looked like 'it could be anywhere'. (Actually Battersea). Next up exams. #halfterm #battersea #dance #dancesky #educationsky
May 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Happy half-term term, UK education. I took this photo on or around my first day of working in various roles at the RAD about 3 years ago. I've always thought it looked like 'it could be anywhere'. (Actually Battersea). Next up exams. #halfterm #battersea #dance #dancesky #educationsky
Brilliant day working with Learning & Participation team at Royal Ballet & Opera for another Family Sunday. 🩰 , #royaloperahouse #royalballet #ballet #dance #dancesky
May 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Brilliant day working with Learning & Participation team at Royal Ballet & Opera for another Family Sunday. 🩰 , #royaloperahouse #royalballet #ballet #dance #dancesky
My PhD certificate arrived in the post today. So grateful to the University of Salford School of Health and Society @uos-health-society.bsky.social for the past 7 years of support. Learnt so much. So much more to learn. Looking forward to graduation ceremony in July! 🎓 #phd #phdsky #academicsky
May 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
My PhD certificate arrived in the post today. So grateful to the University of Salford School of Health and Society @uos-health-society.bsky.social for the past 7 years of support. Learnt so much. So much more to learn. Looking forward to graduation ceremony in July! 🎓 #phd #phdsky #academicsky
Shout out to the winner of the women's 55-59 category (my "peer group" age-wise!) at the London Marathon - Karima Harris ran an epic 2:52. Well done to everyone who gave it a shot today! #londonmarathon #runningsky
April 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Shout out to the winner of the women's 55-59 category (my "peer group" age-wise!) at the London Marathon - Karima Harris ran an epic 2:52. Well done to everyone who gave it a shot today! #londonmarathon #runningsky
Not sure how many views this channel gets 👇 but I always find the guests (and hosts) refreshingly down-to-earth and inspiring. #trailrunning
youtu.be/sxWIW1FwmC4?...
youtu.be/sxWIW1FwmC4?...
GEMMA HILLIER-MOSES took VICTORY in a WORLD CLASS FIELD seeded 8TH! #Ep21 RunThrough Trails Podcast
YouTube video by RunThrough Trails
youtu.be
April 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Not sure how many views this channel gets 👇 but I always find the guests (and hosts) refreshingly down-to-earth and inspiring. #trailrunning
youtu.be/sxWIW1FwmC4?...
youtu.be/sxWIW1FwmC4?...
Now that my PhD is finished (yes it's 'still' finished - I inadvertently deleted the post with the big announcement 🙄) I have a bit of extra down time. Debating whether to re-join my local budget gym for 'weights for women'. Tempted by the big discount, less so by the inevitable next level DOMs!
April 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Now that my PhD is finished (yes it's 'still' finished - I inadvertently deleted the post with the big announcement 🙄) I have a bit of extra down time. Debating whether to re-join my local budget gym for 'weights for women'. Tempted by the big discount, less so by the inevitable next level DOMs!