Mat Pilates involves performing Pilates exercises on the floor using a mat. Mat Pilates exercises are performed in a slow, controlled, precise manner. You have probably heard about having a strong core, these exercises help strengthen the body’s core by developing pelvic and scapula stability, and abdominal control, using focused breathing patterns. The main fitness goals of a mat Pilates class is improved flexibility, muscle tone, body balance, spinal support, low back health, sports performance, and body-mind awareness.
What is Pilates?
What is Yoga?
Yoga is a form of exercise that focuses on creating strength and flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The postures in yoga will allow you to soften and stretch your body. Our yoga class will, bring calming and balance the mind and body, increase mobility in the body, especially the joints and hips, lower stress levels (no one needs that), give you more flexibility in joints & connective tissue and release the fascia throughout the body.
Our Classes
Our small group classes have a maximum of 10 per class and will inspire and encourage you as well as giving you an oasis in your day. Find a class that is right for you, if you’re a beginner or recovering from injury you might like to have one or two private lessons before starting group classes. If you have any questions please call or email us.
Pre and Post-natal Pilates
Our Pregnancy class offers the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing and safe exercise program while you’re pregnant. Our Pilates for pregnancy class is low impact, and is designed to help you to maintain correct pelvic alignment during pregnancy. You will also learn ways to keep your spine mobile, and a number of breathing and relaxation techniques that will not only help you during your pregnancy, but will prove to be of great benefit once it’s time to deliver your little one. Our sessions are a great way to help you to minimise stress, and help you to maintain strength throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Our classes will give you the chance to focus on you, and help you to prepare both your body and mind for labour. Plus, they offer a great opportunity for you to meet other mums-to-be in the area, and to create long lasting friendships that will continue once your children are born.
