Pilates is a movement modality that can be modified as needed for every woman’s body to promote health throughout their lives – from teenagers, to those in their twenties and thirties, for expectant mums, new mums, pre or post menopausal women and for those affected by illness. We have clients in their eighties who are coming to regular classes too – Pilates is really can support us our whole lives.
Prenatal
This prenatal class is suitable for Mums to be and uses a modified Pilates program to keep you strong and healthy throughout your pregnancy. The class is suitable for those who are 12 weeks pregnant or more with clearance to participate from their doctor. We use a modified Matwork program as well as small equipment to help you support your body through pregnancy and beyond.
Postnatal
This class is suitable for new Mums and their babies who have full clearance 
from their health care professionals to return to exercise. Even if you have done Pilates before, getting back in pre-baby shape can be a challenge, so we have designed a progressive program to help you to reconnect to your abdominals, activate your pelvic floor muscles and then to tone, strengthen and stretch the areas that need it. You are welcome to bring your baby (up to crawling) to class. How soon you can join a class will depend on your delivery type – natural (after 6-8 weeks) or c-section (after 10-12 weeks), subject to clearance by your doctor and instructor. Please contact us prior to booking a class. New Dads are of course welcome too.
Fit for Life
Whilst not aimed as a female only class, this 60 minute class is aimed at our more mature client . It’s a slower paced class where exercises are modified as needed – but don’t worry, you’ll still get a workout! Functional movements are included to help you outside the studio. We work on balance, posture, flexibility and strength during each and every class. We can accommodate clients with osteopenia or osteoporosis, as well as working with those with hip or knee replacements, arthritis and those recovering from injury. Of course those who are injury free are very welcome too.
Pink Ribbon Pilates
The Pink Ribbon Pilates Program is a Pilates based exercise program developed by breast cancer survivor, Doreen Puglisi, to assist breast cancer survivors with their recovery. It has been designed specifically to address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from breast cancer related surgery. We design programs on a client by client basis meaning that we build your strength and mobility back, gradually. We know how to work with those at risk from lymphoedema to ensure your workout is safe and appropriate. Our highly qualified instructors will guide you through a 6 week program of exercises designed to make every day activities as easy as they used to be. We will show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement. We also provide information on exercises you can do yourself at home.
We recommend a one to one assessment prior to joining any of the above classes.
We also work with a team of other health professionals too – local physiotherapists, GPs, lymphoedema specialists and women’s health specific physiotherapists.
Barre Blitz
You don’t need any previous experience to join our Barre Blitz classes, but we recommend you are injury free as this is a high intensity class. We work on upper body, legs, bums and thighs and will include elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. Barre exercises rely mainly upon your bodyweight for resistance, and the moves challenge your core stability and balance. We also use the Pilates Reformer Jumpboards to add an extra dimension to your workout. These workouts are designed so you achieve a strong, sleek, and streamlined figure. Our classes are taught by professional dancers and dance teachers who are also certified Pilates instructors, so you get the best possible results from your workout.
Testimonials
Here’s what some of our regular clients have to say…