Nalu Pilates

06/07/2025

Think Pilates isn't for pregnancy? Think again! 💡 Combining diaphragmatic breathing with Pilates to engage and relax the pelvic floor is essential for both pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Tag a mama or mama-to-be who needs to know! 🤰✨

13/06/2025

Approaching the big 4-0 this year has shifted everything—my body, my priorities, my purpose.

Over the past few years I have navigated motherhood, hormonal imbalances, chronic migraines, and a lingering sports injury.

Pilates combined with yoga, breathwork, and meditation form the core of my healing journey—and my mission to help other mamas reclaim their strength! 💪🏻

Becoming a mum made it my mission to support mothers in rebuilding their bodies gently yet effectively. Postpartum Pilates has done wonders for me by restoring core strength, pelvic floor function, posture, and easing physical strain from lifting, feeding, and bending day-to-day.

Pilates isn’t just fitness. It’s precision, alignment, and breath. It’s grounded movement that calms the nervous system and offers space to heal—especially after injury or childbirth.

Integrating yoga and meditation has helped shorten my migraine duration and reduced intensity, thanks to mindfulness-based stress reduction. Breathwork supports the parasympathetic system, which optimises hormone balance, soothes stress, and anchors me in the present.

A Holistic Path

💫Pilates to strengthen and rebuild safely
💫Mindful breath to calm & support core & pelvic health
💫Meditation to reshape my relationship with pain and stress, cultivating resilience.

Everything circles back to the breath — the anchor that unites movement with stillness, strength with ease, recovery with presence.

I'm driven more than ever to support women in post birth rehabilitation. Helping mother's feel strong, present, and whole again. Whether it's rebuilding the core, soothing the nervous system, or reclaiming confidence.

To all mothers navigating recovery, hormones, pain, injury or transition: this is your reminder that you’re not rebuilding alone. It’s about progress over perfection—and every breath is a step forward! 🫶🏻🌱

19/05/2025

Fridays Mama & Baby Pilates – Reconnect, Rebuild and Bond

Starting Friday 6th June with me Bollington Yoga - 11:30am | 1-hour class | £12 per session mum and baby.

Dear Mama,

Ready to gently reconnect with your body, bond with your baby, and feel part of a supportive community of other mums?

Join me for Mama & Baby Pilates—a nurturing, baby-friendly class designed to support your postnatal recovery while giving your baby a calm and connected experience too.

In each class, we’ll focus on:

• Strengthening your core and pelvic floor
• Improving posture and easing tension (especially in your neck, back, and shoulders)
• Breathing and relaxation to help reduce stress
• Bonding with your baby through movement and presence

Your baby benefits too!
These sessions include gentle sensory interaction, tummy time opportunities, and the comfort of being close to you throughout.

When can you start?
You’re welcome from 6 weeks post vaginal birth or 10–12 weeks after a C-section, with your GP’s approval.

Cost: £12 per class
Start date: Friday 6th June at 11:30am
Where: Bollington Yoga, 104 Palmerston St, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PW

Each class runs for 1 hour in a relaxed, welcoming space—where crying, feeding, and cuddles are all part of the flow.

This is more than just a class—it’s a chance to move, share, and grow alongside other new mums who truly understand 🫶🏻✨️

Message to book your space or ask any questions.

Hope to meet you and your little one on the mat soon.

Angela X pilates

19/05/2025

Postpartum Pilates is about healing, not “bouncing back.”

This gentle, effective practice helps you:

• Rebuild deep core strength
• Strengthen your pelvic floor
• Relieve common postpartum aches
• Boost mood and mind-body connection
• Reconnect with your breath and body
• Improve posture and alignment

When can you start?

• Around 6 weeks after vaginal birth (with your doctor’s OK)
• 10–12 weeks after a C-section

Go at your own pace—your recovery is personal and powerful.

Tag a mama who needs this & save it for later ✨️🫶🏻

19/05/2025

Support your changing body with movement that’s mindful and strong. Prenatal Pilates helps you stay active, eases discomfort, and prepares you for birth with confidence.

19/05/2025

5 Common Pilates mistakes ❌️

1. Holding the breath
2. Poor core engagement
3. Incorrect alignment
4. Overarching the lower back
5. Rushing through the movement

Correcting these mistakes will help improve your Pilates practice and reduce the risk of injury.

19/05/2025

19/05/2025

Incorporating Pilates into a training routine can create a solid foundation for both strength and stamina, enhancing overall athletic performance.

After giving birth to my son in 2022, I started Pilates for recovery to enable me to get back to my weightlifting and endurance training. However, pilates quickly became more than just a recovery tool—it enhanced my entire athletic performance.

Pilates helped me rebuild my core strength, improve my flexibility, and increase stability - all of which have made a noticeable difference in my weightlifting and endurance training. It’s also taught me better body awareness and control, which has helped prevent injuries and improve my overall movement efficiency.

Want to enhance your performance? Pilates is the secret!

✨ Build core strength for better stability in every move

✨ Increase flexibility and mobility to move more freely

✨ Improve breath control for longer, more efficient workouts

✨ Prevent injuries with balanced muscle strength

✨ Improve body awareness for perfect form

Ready to take your training to the next level?

DM me for 1:1 Pilates sessions! 💪

19/05/2025

But first, Pilates ✨️