Changing people’s lives for the better based on Joseph Pilates system of exercises. All of the method amazes my clients in every class. Like today the Bench Mat changed a clients roll up before the rest of the classes eyes. A choir singing coach inspired by a simple arm movement in preparation for Swan dive who will be using it in her next choir class. Inspirational and aha moments during every class for clients to Read more
Straps to support your upper and lower powerhouse and your spine. Barrel to open the chest, support the spine and assist your position. Plus have way more fun and facilitate even more of the original moves. Poles for connection, balance and lengthening. The magic of the circle for engagement, deeper connection, variety of original exercises and an extra squeeze can really help you execute the movement better. You know you all the shaky inner thigh Read more
It’s ok to be a beginner at new or old things. If coming back from injury give yourself time to get back to where you were. If trying something new it’s ok not to be great first time trying just don’t quit keep going.
Small barrels to suit everyone’s imbalances. It’s really important the upper body is connected and aligned well on the barrel especially with your pelvis on top of barrel and holding the sides of the barrel. I have a great selection of barrels, all to Joesph Pilates archival dimensions. The hand and shoulder alignment before you start needs to be comfortable as well as enable you to activate properly before you do the leg series for Read more
I thought I would do another About Me post as sometimes I forget how long I have been teaching for and the progress I have made in my Pilates knowledge and developing the studio. So, I am from Ramsey in the Isle of Man and although I have moved around the Island, I am back in Ramsey and LOVING it! I have been teaching since 2000 but I didn’t get my first equipment until 2010. Read more
Using a Reformer as part of a Pilates session is challenging and fun, when used correctly with an experienced teacher. As a teacher I would always recommend having a one-to-one Pilates studio session before joining a larger Pilates class so you can understand the techniques used to get the most out of later sessions, but this is a must before using the larger apparatus in tower or reformer. Your teacher is there for safety, expertise Read more