Pilates
What we know as Pilates was named Contrology by its creator, Joseph Pilates. Pilates was a sickly child and tried all kinds of exercise methods to improve his health. He became a gymnast and bodybuilder, but his other professions later in life included boxer, circus performer and self-defence trainer.
His Contrology method is a hybrid of all the techniques he mastered from different disciplines and focuses on the balance between body, mind and spirit. It became particularly popular among professional ballet dancers in New York when he opened a studio there in the 1930s.
We will work on good body control by building core strength, increasing flexibility and incorporating active breathing which will also improve your lung capacity. The common misconception is that it has parallels with yoga but actually the methods are very different. The focus on the core muscles (also called the powerhouse) is hugely beneficial for women in particular but everyone can get a lot out of Pilates. As a musician, it has improved my stamina, sound projection and performance nerves.
The group sessions via Zoom are suitable for beginner to intermediate levels. Drop me an email if you would like one-to-one sessions either via Zoom or in person.
Please see below for group session dates or go straight to my booking page.
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Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more people are starting to become more active everyday. Being more active is very safe for most people. However, some people should check with their doctor before they start becoming much more active.
If you are aged between 15 and 69 and answer “yes” to any of the questions below, you should check with your doctor before you start. If you are over 69 years of age and you are new to being active, seek advice from your doctor first.
By booking a slot, you are confirming that you answer NO to all medical questions below. Please contact me should you have any concerns.
1) Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only carry out physical activity when recommended by a doctor?
2) Do you feel pain in your chest when you carry out physical activity?
3) In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not carrying out physical activity?
4) Do you lose balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
5) Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
6) Is your doctor currently prescribing you medication (e.g. water pills) for your blood pressure or heart?
7) Do you know of any other reason why you should not participate?