Pilates is a form of exercise, developed by Joseph Pilates, which emphasizes the balanced development of the body. Instead of focusing on the superficial muscles, Pilates targets the deep stabilising muscles within the body and practice will improve posture, strength, function and movement of the joints, core strength and flexibility. I am passionate about the benefits of Pilates on your body, mind and overall wellbeing, and would like to share this passion with you! I have scoliosis and started my journey into Pilates following a recommendation to practice it by my Back Consultant in 2008. I started attending one class a week and soon progressed to two classes a week and not only noticed a vast improvement in my day to day pain reduction, but also a big change in my posture and body shape.
'With Pilates you will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 and have a new body in 30'. With the focus on core stability, benefits of matwork Pilates include longer, leaner muscles, improved posture, reduced risk of injury and enhanced performance of your body. The Pilates exercises are a form of dynamic stabilisation retraining that reconditions the body from the central core. All equipment, including mats, will be provided for you. In some of my session I will use small Pilates equipment such as bands, balls, rollers, toning circles and weights to ensure a challenging and varied class each week. What to wear? Non-restrictive comfortable clothing (t-shirt, leggings, tracksuit) and socks. Trainers are not required
