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Group Classes: Learn the Basics, Get Moving, feel your practice Flow!
Introducing our "Basics", "Move" and "Flow" format of classes, for Beginners to Improvers to Intermediate clients
Pilates Basics – a slow to moderate paced class suitable for all levels, but a must for Beginner clients. The focus is the ABC’s (alignment, breathing and core stability). You will develop an understanding of good posture and learn how to execute basic movements with precision. Exercises from the original work of Joseph Pilates have been broken down into component parts, the resultant preparation exercises being safe and appropriate for the modern body whilst still being extremely effective. Exercises increase in challenge and complexity through the term to keep you challenged both mentally and physically!
Pilates Move – a moderate paced class that builds upon basic Pilates principles. Ideal for clients with one or more terms of practice at Basic level, plus Improver and Intermediate clients. Exercises include those taught in “Pilates Basics” but with added emphasis on moving! Think more reps, and one exercise moving into another to develop stamina. New exercises will also be introduced to provide a stepping stone for those wishing to later progress towards “Flow” classes.
Pilates Flow – a pacey, flowing class geared towards strong Improver/Intermediate practitioners who can perform “Move” exercises with ease and precision. Exercises prepare the mind and body for the classical work of Joseph Pilates and broadly follow the format of the "classical mat", but with variations to reflect the modern body. These classes will challenge your stamina, endurance, coordination and concentration. Exercises assume a good level of fitness and flexibility, will include inversions and will take the body through multi-directional planes of movement: please do not book into these classes if you are a Beginner practitioner or have a serious injury
Plus...
Rise & Shine - Rise & Shine with this Saturday morning Pilates class, designed to blow away the cobwebs and set you up for the weekend. Suitable for all levels
Healthy Back Course (back in Autumn 2018!) - a popular course designed to help prevent and manage back pain and taught by specially qualified Body Control Pilates teachers. These classes give you a gentle, balanced workout with the focus on strengthening the core muscles that help support your back, improve the quality of your movements and keep your spine flexible and strong. Also great for anyone who wants an ultra-gentle class, or for anyone who suffers with neck, shoulder or hip pain! See About Healthy Back for more information. Course attendees need to have completed a Healthy Back questionnaire before attending their first class
Pilates: Core! An upbeat and intense 50 minute "Core" class, to keep you in shape this summer! Expect lots of reps of your favorite ab exercises, plus spinal extension and glute work to keep you balanced and tone your back and bum! Beginners welcome but aimed at those with at least one term of practice and an understanding of how to correctly engage deep abdominal muscles.
Pilates: Stretch - Get the most from your regular Pilates practice with a stretch-inspired session aimed at improving flexibility and range of movement. Led by Danai, a trained dancer, choreographer and Pilates teacher who will help you release unwanted muscle tension and find that extra length! Beginners welcome but aimed for those with a good understanding of basic Pilates principles.
Pilates in the Park Join us this summer for Pilates Al-Fresco! These mixed ability classes will take place at Well Street Common and Millfields Park (southside) - check the timetable for location. Bring a mat, blanket or large towel with you.
(all classes are subject to dry weather!)
HIP Pilates® - Come and try out HIP Pilates®. It combines the precision and focus of a traditional Pilates session with the dynamic energy of a high intensity workout. Raise your heart rate and improve overall functionality, strength, mobility and stamina. Small hand-weights may be used so HIP Pilates® is ideal for building bone density. Be prepared to lunge, plank, squat and sweat! Suitable for everybody, but you will need a basic level of fitness and be free of serious injury.
To book with My Local Pilates:
All classes must be pre-booked via the Online Booking system. Please see Timetable for the schedule and location. See the Teachers page for our teacher profiles. All Clients must complete and return a Health Questionnaire at least 12 hours before attending the first class. This allows the teacher time to review the form in advance of the class starting, and allows the class to start on time. This can be filled in here and submitted online. Please select the Healthy Back form if you are signing up for a Healthy Back course.
Refer a Friend Scheme
Refer a Friend and if they purchase a Class Pack, you'll receive a 1 class credit! Just let us know your friends name and a 1 class credit will be added to your account.
Introducing our "Basics", "Move" and "Flow" format of classes, for Beginners to Improvers to Intermediate clients
Pilates Basics – a slow to moderate paced class suitable for all levels, but a must for Beginner clients. The focus is the ABC’s (alignment, breathing and core stability). You will develop an understanding of good posture and learn how to execute basic movements with precision. Exercises from the original work of Joseph Pilates have been broken down into component parts, the resultant preparation exercises being safe and appropriate for the modern body whilst still being extremely effective. Exercises increase in challenge and complexity through the term to keep you challenged both mentally and physically!
Pilates Move – a moderate paced class that builds upon basic Pilates principles. Ideal for clients with one or more terms of practice at Basic level, plus Improver and Intermediate clients. Exercises include those taught in “Pilates Basics” but with added emphasis on moving! Think more reps, and one exercise moving into another to develop stamina. New exercises will also be introduced to provide a stepping stone for those wishing to later progress towards “Flow” classes.
Pilates Flow – a pacey, flowing class geared towards strong Improver/Intermediate practitioners who can perform “Move” exercises with ease and precision. Exercises prepare the mind and body for the classical work of Joseph Pilates and broadly follow the format of the "classical mat", but with variations to reflect the modern body. These classes will challenge your stamina, endurance, coordination and concentration. Exercises assume a good level of fitness and flexibility, will include inversions and will take the body through multi-directional planes of movement: please do not book into these classes if you are a Beginner practitioner or have a serious injury
Plus...
Rise & Shine - Rise & Shine with this Saturday morning Pilates class, designed to blow away the cobwebs and set you up for the weekend. Suitable for all levels
Healthy Back Course (back in Autumn 2018!) - a popular course designed to help prevent and manage back pain and taught by specially qualified Body Control Pilates teachers. These classes give you a gentle, balanced workout with the focus on strengthening the core muscles that help support your back, improve the quality of your movements and keep your spine flexible and strong. Also great for anyone who wants an ultra-gentle class, or for anyone who suffers with neck, shoulder or hip pain! See About Healthy Back for more information. Course attendees need to have completed a Healthy Back questionnaire before attending their first class
Pilates: Core! An upbeat and intense 50 minute "Core" class, to keep you in shape this summer! Expect lots of reps of your favorite ab exercises, plus spinal extension and glute work to keep you balanced and tone your back and bum! Beginners welcome but aimed at those with at least one term of practice and an understanding of how to correctly engage deep abdominal muscles.
Pilates: Stretch - Get the most from your regular Pilates practice with a stretch-inspired session aimed at improving flexibility and range of movement. Led by Danai, a trained dancer, choreographer and Pilates teacher who will help you release unwanted muscle tension and find that extra length! Beginners welcome but aimed for those with a good understanding of basic Pilates principles.
Pilates in the Park Join us this summer for Pilates Al-Fresco! These mixed ability classes will take place at Well Street Common and Millfields Park (southside) - check the timetable for location. Bring a mat, blanket or large towel with you.
(all classes are subject to dry weather!)
HIP Pilates® - Come and try out HIP Pilates®. It combines the precision and focus of a traditional Pilates session with the dynamic energy of a high intensity workout. Raise your heart rate and improve overall functionality, strength, mobility and stamina. Small hand-weights may be used so HIP Pilates® is ideal for building bone density. Be prepared to lunge, plank, squat and sweat! Suitable for everybody, but you will need a basic level of fitness and be free of serious injury.
To book with My Local Pilates:
All classes must be pre-booked via the Online Booking system. Please see Timetable for the schedule and location. See the Teachers page for our teacher profiles. All Clients must complete and return a Health Questionnaire at least 12 hours before attending the first class. This allows the teacher time to review the form in advance of the class starting, and allows the class to start on time. This can be filled in here and submitted online. Please select the Healthy Back form if you are signing up for a Healthy Back course.
Refer a Friend Scheme
Refer a Friend and if they purchase a Class Pack, you'll receive a 1 class credit! Just let us know your friends name and a 1 class credit will be added to your account.