Class Descriptions​

 

Mixed ability with Caroline 

Tuesday: 5.30pm - 6:30pm & Wednesday: 12.30pm - 1.30pm 

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This is a class open to all. The pace may be little faster than standard Beginners but options for exercises will be given for those that are new to Pilates as well as those that may wish to work harder and have more experience. Technique will be monitored, and corrections offered to to ensure you are working effectively to get the most out of your sessions.

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Post-natal with Jo 

Thursday: 10.30am - 11.30am 

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This class is open to ladies from 6-8 weeks post-partum, and you are welcome to bring non crawlers to the lesson. The class is taught by a highly trained Pilates instructor who has additional training in pregnancy and post-natal pilates. We would prefer you to have completed a Mummy MOT with one of the physio team prior so that you get the most out of your classes and especially if you have symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.  The focus will be on assisting the post-natal body to recover, working on abdominal strength, pelvic stability, and spinal mobility. As a mum always on the move looking after yourself is a must.

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Ante-natal Pregnancy Physio led Pilates with Kate

Thursday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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This class is suitable from 12 weeks pregnant and after you have had your first scan. The research into exercise in pregnancy is supportive and the guidelines suggest at least 150 minutes of accumulative moderate intensity exercise throughout the week.

 

From the very beginning of pregnancy your body experiences many fascinating changes, all designed to prepare your body for both the carrying of your baby and the eventual delivery. With these changes however, your body will physically adapt and excess pressure can be placed upon certain areas. Some areas can become stretched, strained, weakened and/or overused. These strains generally increase as you progress through the trimesters, so anything you can do from the start to maintain good posture and strength will hopefully ease aches later on. 

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Pilates is the perfect ​​accompaniment for this. Pilates is a type of exercise that involves using your core (the abdominals, pelvic floor, back muscles, and diaphragm) to move more efficiently and it promotes restoring correct posture and alignment, whilst strengthening each muscle group. ​

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Pelvic Release Class - Physio led with Bally

Thursday: 7-8pm

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We can hold a lot of anxiety and tension in the pelvis, which can present in many ways. As pelvic pain, constipation, overactive pelvic floor, low back pain to name a few. Pain makes us tense up and is often associated with breath holding, abdominal bracing, tight gluts / pelvic floor and short shallow breathing patterns. This gentle class will explore the connection between the diaphragm, abdominals and pelvic floor and through gentle movements, stretches, breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation allow the connection to be restored. The class will allow you to slow down the pace of life and reconnect with yourself. 

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Physio led Clinical Rehab Pilates 

If you are recovering from pain, injury or surgery, and do not feel ready to attend a full class, we are now able to offer small group 1:1 or 1:2 clinical Pilates with a Physiotherapist. Please get in touch for more information. 

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All of our teachers have trained with APPI or Bodycontrol Pilates.