Set your pilates intentions It’s that time of year when good intentions are set. Along with your declarations to stress less and eat well, consider making specific Positive Pilates Resolutions for 2017 for your Pilates practice. Need inspiration? We asked our instructors to suggest a few resolutions that can benefit pilates practitioners of any level. #1 Commit to yourself Dedicate
My Saturday morning class is focussed on waking up the whole body for the weekend ahead and letting go of the week that just passed. Firstly we will bring attention to the moving body by waking up and mobilising the spine and the breath in the rib cage. We will work on integrating the body from the feet to the
So what are the benefits of Pilates for Over 60’s? Pilates is a really good form of exercise and it is especially suitable for older people. It makes no strong demands on the cardio-vascular system – and there’s no sweating! For the older population keeping fit is essential. Many studios offer classes for all ages, but our silver ages Pilates class is
We managed to take five and interview our new Pilates instructor Karen Manghan to find out more about her love of pilates, what fuels her enthusiasm, her fave pilates exercise and more… What sparked your initial enthusiasm for Pilates? I was born with double hip dysplasia which caused postural problems throughout my life, an osteopath suggested the pilates method to me
Say hello to Adrian, a welcome male addition to our ever-growing team of Pilates teachers! Pilates is not just for women. It’s not for wimps, its hard! Pilates builds core strength focusing on using your core to power movement in your limbs. Pilates also targets your transverse abdominals the muscle under your six-pack. Pilates forces you to pay attention to your breath
We’re so excited to have Katy Pendlebury join the growing, talented team of pilates instructors at the studio! Meet Katy Pendlebury Katy discovered Pilates when she suffered a hip injury during her contemporary dance training. She has since practised Pilates to sustain her life both as a performer and teacher. Qualifying in both apparatus and matwork teaching with the Pilates
Gentle Pilates Class This pilates class provides a gentle introduction to Pilates and welcomes older adults, people at risk of injury, people recovering from injury or illness, and people who know they need to get fitter – but don’t know where to start. It is also suitable for beginners. The class focuses on improving strength, flexibility, balance and posture –