| Pilates Principles Although the Pilates method has changed significantly over the years, its underlying principles remain the same. In Pilates, every movement is carefully controlled for the maximum effect. This requires concentration. For each and every exercise, there are questions you need to ask yourself. Is your navel drawn towards your spine? Is your heel in the correct position? Are you breathing correctly... Read more.... |
Pilates on the Ball In May 2006, the Stability Ball was introduced to a number of the classes. So why use a ball?
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| Equipment Visit the equipment page should you wish to purchase mats, yoga blocks, balls, ball straps and weights. |
Venues/Maps If you are new to the area or what to find the location of the classes then visit the Venues/Maps pages. |
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| Step Class Videos Click on the link to show the file - re Step classes - these videos are in a PowerPoint file and will automatically go on to the video. There will be eventually a link so that you can download them.
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What is pilates?
“It is the mind itself which builds the body.”
Joseph Pilates
Pilates helps to transform the way your body looks and feels by building strength, creating a well toned body with slender thighs and a flat stomach. It also teaches body awareness and good posture as well as improving flexibility and agility. It can even help ease back pain.
Many professional dancers and top atheletes (Pat Cash and Tim Henman) have used it for strength, flexibility and injury prevention. Pilates was developed from the techniques of Joseph Pilates helping to:
- develop a strong core using the deep abdominal muscles
- build long muscles and flexible joints - a body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured
- condition the whole body so no muscle group is overtrained or undertrained
- improve mind-body connection by proper breathing, correct spine and pelvic alignment concentrating on smooth, flowing movement