My Classes
Please Note:
All the classes carry a 24hr cancellation policy, and must be used within 2 weeks.
2. Body Conditioning.
“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young”
– Joseph Pilates
Class Descriptions
1. Pilates
The mixed level group Pilates is suitable for all. No prior Knowledge of Pilates is required as the fundamentals ( neutral position, correct breathing, use of core muscles ) are always reinforced in class. Adaptations are given to accommodate for everyone’s needs. All in the comfort of your home.
– Fitness Pilates
Class has a segment of 15 mins of no impact aerobic moves (wearing shoes) followed by 45 minutes of matwork Pilates (no shoes).
– Pilates and Stretch
Class includes more stretches in the routine.
– Senior Pilates
A balanced blend of cardiovascular exercises and Pilates matwork aiming to improve health and fitness of the older adult, offering variety and fun.
2. Body Conditioning
A varied class combining cardio and resistance to work the whole body.
8 Pilates Principles
1. Concentration
This programme requires the movement of both body and the mind. It is essential that you concentrate on every movement to develop correct alignment and body awarenesses.
2. Breathing
Focus on breathing is essential to this form of exercise. Breath is one of the keys to life itself – the respiratory muscles are the only skeletal muscles essential to life – yet breath is often taken for granted.
3. Centering
The aim of Pilates is to teach the core or ‘centre’ stability and then progress by test this stability with challenging movements. To achieve this effectively an individual must gain an understanding of alignment.
4. Integration
Breath, control, mindfulness, centering, alignment and precision unite as the many groups of muscles work together to support and govern movement. Practicing each of the above principles achieves Pilates’ goal of an integrated mind-body workout.
5. Alignment
The Pilates method stresses good posture and awareness of the placement of all parts of your body. During your Pilates workout, it is important to be aware of the position of your head, neck, spine and pelvis to ensure proper breathing and technique.
6. Control
Pilates method is based on mindfulness, including proper, safe and complete muscle control. With proper control, you utilise the exact and correct form, leaving no part of your body unattended. In your mindful awareness, you direct each and every movement.
7. Flowing Movement
Flowing movement provides part of the uniqueness to the Pilates method. A focus on controlled, graceful and yet dynamic movement should be at the core of each movement.
8. Precision
Executing one exercise with deliberate exactitude is more important than completing more repetitions with sloppier form. For this reason, instructors provide detailed instructions to their students on all Pilates movements.
