22/07/2025
🥹My 11am Chair Class made me cry today 🥹
Why ?
Back in March I added this Chair Exercise Class to my timetable and I really was not sure how it would be received. I really needn’t have worried . It has been super successful and the progress has been astonishing.
I realised very early on that the ladies were all there to benefit from Seated and Supported Pilates mixed with Gentle Aerobic Exercise which would improve their Health and Wellbeing and encourage independence but for different reasons they were unable to get up and down for floor exercises, hence why this class is much needed in my community.
Every client has their own story and I am always on hand to help and advise as and when required but one thing was very clear , everyone was lacking confidence in their balance and movement so I knew instinctively what I had to do .
I gently encouraged them off the chair and introduced a Supported Standing Section as part of the class and it has worked a treat .
We have built up strength, improved balance and postural stability, I have always explained why I teach them the exercises in this way , and have provided a kind and holistic approach to their time under my care .
That brings me to today .
We started with our Chair Warm Up , we did some seated and supported stretches and we then did a supported Barre Pilates Ballet section and this is where I shed a few tears of pride . This group of the most wonderful and determined ladies all took the option to step away from the Barre Support and perform a tear jerking ( for me ) Ballet Pose that was truly beautiful.
I have taught them from my heart and they have stolen mine .
Why not join us and find your confidence again ?
I will look after you as you become a better, braver body .
Tuesday 11-12 at Coronation Hall , Spa Road
End of Term is 29th July - Back on 2 September
