“A man is as young as his spinal column.” – Joseph Pilates

Pilates has fascinating origins, initiated by Joseph Pilates during World War I to rehabilitate detainees with injuries and illnesses. He ingeniously used springs and hospital beds to create devices for muscle strengthening.

In 1926, Pilates opened his first studio in New York, attracting dancers from the New York Ballet Company. The practice focuses on restoring and enhancing motor function through a blend of relaxation, concentration, alignment, breathing, and centering. Key elements include coordination, control, stamina, and flow of movement.

Pilates strengthens inner core muscles, stabilizing the spine, improving posture, and protecting internal organs. It is particularly effective for rehabilitation, especially for back pain, integrating physical conditioning with mental awareness.

We offer individual and group Pilates classes focused on strengthening and flexibility, with individual sessions recommended for injury recovery.

Additionally, we provide Pregnancy Pilates led by physiotherapists, beneficial for preparing for labor and aiding post-natal recovery. These classes enhance posture, reduce strain on muscles and joints, alleviate discomfort, and strengthen pelvic floor control.

Our offerings include both mat work group classes and private sessions on the reformer. Check our timetable for details.

Through movement we aim to restore, improve and enhance motor function. Pilates is made up of a combination of relaxation, concentration, alignment of the body, breathing and centering. It encompasses co-ordination, control, flow of movement, stamina and integration of the body.

Inner core muscles stabilise our spine segmentally, improve posture and protect internal organs. It is a very useful tool in rehabilitation especially back pain. Pilates integrates physical conditioning with mental awareness.

We offer both individual and group Pilates classes for strengthening and flexibility. We recommend individual classes if recovering from an injury or operation.

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We also offer Pregnancy Pilates run by physiotherapists. These classes are beneficial in preparing for labour and post-natal recovery. They also help to improve posture, decrease strain on muscles, joints and ligaments, thereby reducing pain and discomfort. Pilates also helps to strengthen pelvic floor control and assists with relaxation.

We offer both mat work group classes and private sessions on the reformer.

“Train your brain, and your body will physically respond.” – Joseph Pilates