Pilates is a complete exercise method developed by its founder Joseph Pilates over the course of a lifetime dedicated to improving physical and mental health.

Pilates focuses on building your body's core strength and improving your posture through a series of low repetition low impact stretching and conditioning exercises.

By core strength, we are talking about your back, abdominal and pelvic muscles. Through Pilates, you will be able to develop these muscles without adding bulk, increasing your strength, flexibility and agility. You will see a real improvement in your performance of every day activites and in other sports as a result.

Pilates goes far beyond your core muscles and provides a complete body workout toning your arms and legs (you will be working muscles you didn't even know you had) and helps you develop an awareness of how your body works, allowing your mind and body to work in harmony.

A great practice to give respite to even the most stressful of lifestyles, it is also transferable into your every day life, improving your ability to relax and deal with tension.

Pilates is based on eight principles:

• Relaxation
• Alignment
• Control
• Precision
• Breathing
• Centering
• Flowing Movement

Getting Started With Pilates
Start with a one-to-one. As a complete beginner you will be given personal attention to perform the exercises at a level you feel comfortable with and the support to progress in your own time.

Pilates Progression
If you've tried Pilates in the past or have just got out of the habit of practising the techniques, regular one-to-one tuition is ideal to get you back on track. Improver, intermediate or advanced; each session is personally tailored to your level with an emphasis on increasing the intensity in your own time.

Postural, back, joint, muscular or balance problems?
Pilates could help you improve your health in a range of areas, increasing flexibility, stability, body control and range of movement.
Emma will encourage you to work to your own ability, assisting you to make gradual and visible improvements that will transfer to everyday life.

Male or Female, whatever level or age, Pilates can change your life for the better. Contact Emma to arrange a session.

Each 1-2-1 Pilates Session 1 hour - £30. Small group tuition is available, contact Emma for details on prices.