Pilates Classes
What kind of pilates do you teach?
I teach Body Control Pilates, which is the gold standard in group classes, 1-2-1 and duet. It’s particularly beneficial for anyone looking to rebuild after an injury or ladies who are in, or approaching, menopause.
In my pilates classes we focus on slow movements, with an emphasis on getting the movement right for the maximum benefit. Fast moving cardio work-outs are great fun, but after the age of 35, excess cortisol created by cardio encourages fat storage instead of fat loss – so don’t expect high impact workouts with me!
Pilates is a time for relaxation, for slowing down and being “in the now” whilst balancing your physical alignment with your mental well being.
Most of my clients are ladies over the age of 35, who wish to improve their ability to keep up with the kids, pursue their favourite hobbies or improve their core strength and mobility.
They either join my group classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in various locations around the island, or they book private sessions, either 1-1 or 2-1 at my private studio.
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Group Class Schedule:
Tues: 6:00pm, Landegfan Parish Hall
Weds: 8.45am & 10am, David Hughes Village Hall, Cemaes
Thurs: 6pm, Popeth Pilates “The Barn”, Star
What's special about body control pilates?
For menopausal women, Body Control Pilates can help balance hormone levels and calm down the fight / flight reflex. Once the body is hormonally balanced and cortisol levels drop, the metabolism becomes more healthy and weight loss is achievable. Reducing baseline stress levels restores your body’s ability to rebuild or maintain muscle mass, improve and maintain bone density and often improves energy levels.
When practicing Body Control Pilates, we place a higher emphasis on slow, precise and flowing movements for two reasons:
Firstly it is easier to build strength and control when the movements are slow and precise. Secondly, slow movement avoids cardio which is known to increase cortisol in the body. Cortisol impacts healing and imbalances hormones which makes it more difficult for ladies of a certain age to lose weight.
Can I practice Pilates with an injury?
Once you’re ready, Pilates can be extremely useful for rehabilitating an injury, and strengthening the area to prevent further damage. If that’s you , then I’d recommend booking a 1-2-1 or Duet class. This will ensure that we have time to conduct a thorough physical assessment and formulate a bespoke programme that will address your problem areas and strengthen you to minimise the risk of a recurrence. These classes are held in the privacy of our home studio in Star, Anglesey.
I don't live on Anglesey. Do You Have Any Online 121 Programmes Available?
Absolutely. Check out the Body Sculpt Intense Pilates programme. It’s a six week transformation for your mind and body and is available online.
Should I book a Group Class, 1-2-1 or DUET?
1-2-1 or Duet
These classes are held in my private studio in Star, Anglesey and are ideal for ladies who:
- would like more individual attention and direction
- need a bespoke programme to suit their needs
- would like to use a Reformer, or
- have a chronic illness or injury that you need assistance with.
- would like a multidisciplinary approach including hypnotherapy and somatic release (see the MELT Method)
Group Classes
My group classes are ideal for ladies over the age of 35, who are either complete beginners or pilates enthusiasts. We focus on slow precise movements using the Body Control Method which is the gold standard of Pilates.
Just bring your mat and I’ll guide you in your pilates practice within a lovely community of ladies. There are classes in three locations across Anglesey to choose from.
Tues: 6:00pm, Landegfan Parish Hall
Weds: 8.45am & 10am, David Hughes Village Hall, Cemaes
Thurs: 6pm, Popeth Pilates “The Barn”, Star
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