Pilates
‘In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you will have a whole new body’ Joseph Pilates
Pilates is respected and recommended by leading medical professionals for rehabilitation and enhancement of the body’s performance and functionality. Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole body. On your Pilates course you will work on improving your posture and alignment, you will learn how to control your breathing to enhance your performance of the exercises, you will develop strong (centre/core) muscles to support your back and spine, and will improve your balance and coordination. All courses work on the original principles and fundamentals of Pilates and work towards to the full 34 Pilates moves.
Yoga
Yoga is many thousands of years old with a rich history of culture, religious beliefs and practices. Yoga translated means ‘join or unite’ the mind, body, soul and spirit through exercise (asanas), breathing, relaxation, diet and positive thinking (meditation). Yoga will build strength, improve flexibility/agility, balance and harmonise the mind and body.
Course details:
A course is a block booking of Pilates and Yoga lessons designed to teach complete beginners through to experienced practitioners. There is something for everyone; enjoy learning new skills, work on improving your technique and progress to the next level. Please contact me if you are unsure where to start.
Level 1
Introduction to Pilates:
Week 1: Breathing. You will be taught breathing exercises during the class prep (warm up). The class will then progress layering in breathing patterns for 7 essential ‘breathing’ moves.
Week 2: Posture and Mobility. We will look at our posture and learn about neutral spine. You will learn how to stand, sit and lay down to improve your posture and performance of Pilates. I will teach 7 essential ‘Posture improving’ Pilates moves.
Week 3: Muscles and Strength. You will learn about your core muscles, (known in Pilates as your centre or ‘power house’). The class will then demonstrate how fantastic Pilates is for your core with 7 essential ‘Power House’ moves.
Week 4: This class is a celebration of all above. You will complete 9 moves of the 34 repertoire which will demonstrate the beauty and flow of Pilates. The first 6 will be in sequence (minus one which is an advanced move) as Joseph Pilates would have taught. In this class we will cover again; breathing, mobility and strength.
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the focus points for that lesson.
Introduction to the Essential Pilates Moves
15 Essential Pilates moves for complete beginners designed to stretch, lengthen, mobilise and strengthen the whole body. Each week we will focus on 3; learn the move, understand intentions, explore breathing patterns, increase range of movement and intensity.
After each session you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the 3 focus moves taught during that lesson. The next week will recap on the previous week and proceed to the next 3 moves.
Barre Pilates
Barre Pilates is a fusion of ballet and Pilates at the barre. It is the most fabulous legs and bottom workout, as well as perfect for improving posture and strengthening the whole body. You do not need any Pilates, ballet or barre experience to come along and enjoy these fun classes.
Introduction to Yoga:
Week 1: Breathing. You will be taught deep abdominal breathing and full Yogi breathing. The class will include 7 asana poses reinforcing breathing practice. ‘When the breath is unsteady, the mind is unsteady. When the breath is steady, the mind is steady and the yogi becomes steady. Therefore one should restrain the breath’ (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Svatmarama Ch 2 vs. 1, 2).
Week 2: Posture and Mobility. We will look at our posture and the importance of posture in yoga. You will learn how to mobilise effectively for Yoga asana practice. The class will then progress with the 7 asana poses reinforcing posture and mobility.
Week 3: Relaxation and (Meditation) At the end of the asana practice we will learn how to relax the body and quieten the mind with some Pranayama breathing exercises. ‘Meditation is the only royal road to the attainment of freedom. It is a mysterious ladder which reaches from earth to heaven, from error to truth, from darkness to light, from pain to bliss, from restlessness to abiding peace, from ignorance to knowledge, from mortality to immortality’. (Meditation and Mantras, Swami Sivananda)
Week 4: This class is a celebration of all above. We will practice breathing, posture and mobility, mindful relaxation and pranayama. This class will demonstrate the beauty and flow of Yoga.
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the focus points for that lesson.
Hatha Yoga 1
Learn Surya Namaskara (Salute to the Sun) and 8 yoga poses to stretch, lengthen, mobilise and strengthen the whole body. Each week we focus on 2 poses; learn the correct technique, understand intentions and benefits from that pose and learn how to improve your practice.
Hatha Yoga 2
Learn 12 more yoga poses. Growing your repertoire, improving your flexibility, building your strength and understanding of Hatha Yoga asana practice.
Yoga Relaxation and Meditation
Sessions include, gentle asanas, meditation and pranayama breathing; all ideal to give you the most restful night sleep. Bring a blanket with you for Yoga Nidra and final relaxation. This course is perfect for complete beginners and those wanting to slow down and learn to relax.
Level 2
Improve your Pilates
12 Pilates moves progressing on from the essential moves previously covered. Each exercise will be taught with options and adaptations to ensure the session is inclusive for everyone. You will have the opportunity to progress your Pilates practice and take your fitness level and ability to the next level. (You will need to have completed the ‘Essential Pilates’ course to book onto this course or have previous experience in Pilates).
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the 2 or 3 focus moves taught during that lesson
Pilates with Bands and Balls
Pilates moves modified and enhanced using bands and balls to add resistance, increase flexibility and improve strength. (Ideally you need to have completed the 'Essential Pilates' and 'Improve your Pilates' courses or have previous experience in Pilates)
Hatha Yoga 3
Learn 10 progressive yoga poses. Continue to grow your knowledge and skills, improve your flexibility, build your strength and understanding of Hatha Yoga asana practice.
You will receive (each week by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the focus yoga poses taught during that lesson.
Level 3
Complete your Pilates
Introducing the last 8 moves as part of 6 dynamic Pilates classes. You will have the opportunity to progress your Pilates Mat Work practice to the highest level. (You must have completed the ‘Improve your Pilates’ 6 week course or have previous Pilates experience to book onto this course).
Hatha Yoga 4, 5 and 6
Learn new Yoga poses progressing on from Hatha Yoga 1, 2 and 3. Each pose will be taught with modifications to ensure the session is inclusive for everyone. You will have the opportunity to progress your Yoga practice and to the next level.
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the 2 focus Yoga poses taught during that lesson.
‘In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you will have a whole new body’ Joseph Pilates
Pilates is respected and recommended by leading medical professionals for rehabilitation and enhancement of the body’s performance and functionality. Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the whole body. On your Pilates course you will work on improving your posture and alignment, you will learn how to control your breathing to enhance your performance of the exercises, you will develop strong (centre/core) muscles to support your back and spine, and will improve your balance and coordination. All courses work on the original principles and fundamentals of Pilates and work towards to the full 34 Pilates moves.
Yoga
Yoga is many thousands of years old with a rich history of culture, religious beliefs and practices. Yoga translated means ‘join or unite’ the mind, body, soul and spirit through exercise (asanas), breathing, relaxation, diet and positive thinking (meditation). Yoga will build strength, improve flexibility/agility, balance and harmonise the mind and body.
Course details:
A course is a block booking of Pilates and Yoga lessons designed to teach complete beginners through to experienced practitioners. There is something for everyone; enjoy learning new skills, work on improving your technique and progress to the next level. Please contact me if you are unsure where to start.
Level 1
Introduction to Pilates:
Week 1: Breathing. You will be taught breathing exercises during the class prep (warm up). The class will then progress layering in breathing patterns for 7 essential ‘breathing’ moves.
Week 2: Posture and Mobility. We will look at our posture and learn about neutral spine. You will learn how to stand, sit and lay down to improve your posture and performance of Pilates. I will teach 7 essential ‘Posture improving’ Pilates moves.
Week 3: Muscles and Strength. You will learn about your core muscles, (known in Pilates as your centre or ‘power house’). The class will then demonstrate how fantastic Pilates is for your core with 7 essential ‘Power House’ moves.
Week 4: This class is a celebration of all above. You will complete 9 moves of the 34 repertoire which will demonstrate the beauty and flow of Pilates. The first 6 will be in sequence (minus one which is an advanced move) as Joseph Pilates would have taught. In this class we will cover again; breathing, mobility and strength.
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the focus points for that lesson.
Introduction to the Essential Pilates Moves
15 Essential Pilates moves for complete beginners designed to stretch, lengthen, mobilise and strengthen the whole body. Each week we will focus on 3; learn the move, understand intentions, explore breathing patterns, increase range of movement and intensity.
After each session you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the 3 focus moves taught during that lesson. The next week will recap on the previous week and proceed to the next 3 moves.
Barre Pilates
Barre Pilates is a fusion of ballet and Pilates at the barre. It is the most fabulous legs and bottom workout, as well as perfect for improving posture and strengthening the whole body. You do not need any Pilates, ballet or barre experience to come along and enjoy these fun classes.
Introduction to Yoga:
Week 1: Breathing. You will be taught deep abdominal breathing and full Yogi breathing. The class will include 7 asana poses reinforcing breathing practice. ‘When the breath is unsteady, the mind is unsteady. When the breath is steady, the mind is steady and the yogi becomes steady. Therefore one should restrain the breath’ (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Svatmarama Ch 2 vs. 1, 2).
Week 2: Posture and Mobility. We will look at our posture and the importance of posture in yoga. You will learn how to mobilise effectively for Yoga asana practice. The class will then progress with the 7 asana poses reinforcing posture and mobility.
Week 3: Relaxation and (Meditation) At the end of the asana practice we will learn how to relax the body and quieten the mind with some Pranayama breathing exercises. ‘Meditation is the only royal road to the attainment of freedom. It is a mysterious ladder which reaches from earth to heaven, from error to truth, from darkness to light, from pain to bliss, from restlessness to abiding peace, from ignorance to knowledge, from mortality to immortality’. (Meditation and Mantras, Swami Sivananda)
Week 4: This class is a celebration of all above. We will practice breathing, posture and mobility, mindful relaxation and pranayama. This class will demonstrate the beauty and flow of Yoga.
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the focus points for that lesson.
Hatha Yoga 1
Learn Surya Namaskara (Salute to the Sun) and 8 yoga poses to stretch, lengthen, mobilise and strengthen the whole body. Each week we focus on 2 poses; learn the correct technique, understand intentions and benefits from that pose and learn how to improve your practice.
Hatha Yoga 2
Learn 12 more yoga poses. Growing your repertoire, improving your flexibility, building your strength and understanding of Hatha Yoga asana practice.
Yoga Relaxation and Meditation
Sessions include, gentle asanas, meditation and pranayama breathing; all ideal to give you the most restful night sleep. Bring a blanket with you for Yoga Nidra and final relaxation. This course is perfect for complete beginners and those wanting to slow down and learn to relax.
Level 2
Improve your Pilates
12 Pilates moves progressing on from the essential moves previously covered. Each exercise will be taught with options and adaptations to ensure the session is inclusive for everyone. You will have the opportunity to progress your Pilates practice and take your fitness level and ability to the next level. (You will need to have completed the ‘Essential Pilates’ course to book onto this course or have previous experience in Pilates).
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the 2 or 3 focus moves taught during that lesson
Pilates with Bands and Balls
Pilates moves modified and enhanced using bands and balls to add resistance, increase flexibility and improve strength. (Ideally you need to have completed the 'Essential Pilates' and 'Improve your Pilates' courses or have previous experience in Pilates)
Hatha Yoga 3
Learn 10 progressive yoga poses. Continue to grow your knowledge and skills, improve your flexibility, build your strength and understanding of Hatha Yoga asana practice.
You will receive (each week by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the focus yoga poses taught during that lesson.
Level 3
Complete your Pilates
Introducing the last 8 moves as part of 6 dynamic Pilates classes. You will have the opportunity to progress your Pilates Mat Work practice to the highest level. (You must have completed the ‘Improve your Pilates’ 6 week course or have previous Pilates experience to book onto this course).
Hatha Yoga 4, 5 and 6
Learn new Yoga poses progressing on from Hatha Yoga 1, 2 and 3. Each pose will be taught with modifications to ensure the session is inclusive for everyone. You will have the opportunity to progress your Yoga practice and to the next level.
Each week you will receive (by email) a worksheet where you can practice at home the 2 focus Yoga poses taught during that lesson.
