"In ten sessions you will feel the difference, in twenty you will see the difference and in thirty you will have a whole new body."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Joseph Pilates

Pilates is one of the best things you can do for your Body and Mind. 

Pilates will target the deep postural muscles or core. It is a whole body approach to health and fitness and is so much more than simply core strengthening.

By bringing the body into correct alignment, improving posture and teaching you how to use your body well, you can incorporate it into your everyday life and activities, moving better long after the session has finished.

Pilates is devoted not “… only to mere development of any particular pet set of muscles, but rather more rationally to the uniform development of our bodies…” Joseph Pilates

Regular Pilates practice can;

• Reshape your body, making it strong yet lean and flexible. Toning particularly difficult areas such as the stomach, arms, buttocks and thighs.

• Improve joint and spinal health by using precise, controlled movements which ensure correct recruitment of the muscles.

• Relieve stress by releasing tension held deep within the muscles and by focusing the mind on the precision of the movements. It may be regarded as a mindful approach to movement as you become more body aware.

• Bring about a deep sense of relaxation by taking attention to deep breathing techniques ,and strengthening the connection between body and mind .

• Aid rehabilitation from an injury and is especially beneficial with back issues.

• Help with the prevention of injury and is used increasingly by professional athletes by offsetting the huge demands they place on their bodies.

• Increase Lung capacity and blood circulation with regular practice of Pilates through deep breathing techniques and improved muscle tone.

  “… do not practice mindless repetitions”

  Joseph Pilates

A brief History of Pilates

Joseph Pilates developed his method of ‘Contrology’ as he called it, through years of practice, study and observation. Honing his skills and influenced by the bodies that came to him for assistance.

In his publication “Return to life”, he outlines his philosophy for improving physical health and why it is such an integral part of happiness and wellbeing.

“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness” JP