MAT PILATES
“Pilates develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit” – Joseph Pilates
In the pilates class, you can expect increase in core stability, strengthening and toning of the entire body in the most effective forms of exercises, improvement in posture as well as correcting muscle imbalances. Props such as pilates circle and pilates balls and bands may also be used in classes.
YOGA
"A Yogin is one who through intellect and mind brings the body and senses under control" - P. Connelly
In the Yoga class, you can expect some breath work and asana (yoga poses).
PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL PILATES
Pregnancy and childbirth have a major impact on a woman’s body, both internally and externally. During pregnancy, every system is affected, including respiratory, cardiac/circulatory, hormonal and musculoskeletal. This can lead to shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling, varicose veins, postural changes and issues such as lower back pain, pelvic joint pain, carpal tunnel symptoms, Rectus Diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles) and urinary incontinence.
Pilates is one of the best methods for exercising while pregnant, and to also regain strength after pregnancy. The highly targeted, modifiable exercises of the Pilates repertoire can effectively accommodate the needs of the pregnant and post-pregnant woman. With careful exercise selection, a Pilates program can make a woman feel stronger, improve injury and decrease the chances of any physical complications occurring.