What is Pilates

Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on breathing.  It uses mind-body awareness to strengthen and support the core  to enhance postural alignment. 

What are the benefits of pilates?

Benefits of pilates include:

• Increase in strength and flexibility
• Improved posture
• Greater coordination and endurance
• Movement with grace and ease
• Long, lean muscle tone
• Reduction in stress
• Aid to rehabilitation
• Increased circulation and vitality
• A sense of wellbeing and calmness

Who can benefit from studio pilates?

Anyone at any age can benefit from studio pilates (pilates classes conducted in a studio with equipment) - from young children through to the elderly.

Studio Pilates also benefits those:

• with injuries
• working through rehabilitation
• who just wnat to feel taller
• who want to be more flexible
• who want to keep joints moving

 If you can attend a pilates studio two to three times a week, you will notice a difference.

What exercises will i do?

You will learn a wide range of exercises.  There is equipment to assist or resist, to support your exercise program.