Dawn Arkell

Another satisfying teaching week, using the bands. Some of the comments I’ve heard : ” ..I feel taller” “…. I feel more confident” ” ….I can leap out of the bath now!”

Mobile Notice board does the rounds

So many of my class members are involved in interesting projects and events that I thought it would be nice to share them…so this noticeboard will be coming with me to all 5 venues I teach at, between now and Christmas. It’s only its second week on tour but is already proving popular!

Another pilates class starts at Eardisland this week

A fourth pilates class started on Wednesday at Eardisland Village Hall this week, attracting 12 people, all from outside of the village – for some it was their first visit to the hall. Most people were new to pilates, so we started with the basics of breathing and core engagement. Lots of positive feedback at theContinue reading “Another pilates class starts at Eardisland this week”

The 3P’s this week…. Pilates, Poles and Pair work!

Pilates in herefordshire this week with Dawn Arkell

This week my Weobley and Kingsland classes sacrificed their weekly pilates workout for another bank holiday…sorry folks… at least that is the last one now until Christmas. For my other classes there were plenty of stretches and hip opening exercises in this weeks sessions…and plenty of groans so I’m guessing some tight muscles were found!Continue reading “Pilates in herefordshire this week with Dawn Arkell”

Holiday dates

We’ll be having a break from classes in September when I shall take a holiday, so no classes from Monday 14th to Sunday 27th incl.

more rolling this week…

A second week with the foam rollers and I’ve received some very positive feedback from people who have felt the benefits of using them. Although they can be uncomfortable to lie on, it seems it’s worth it for most! People reported feeling taller, more open across the chest and more mobile around shoulders. I hadContinue reading “more rolling this week…”

Pilates on the foam roller, with my Forbury Chapel class, Leominster

Pilates through the summer

Pilates classes will continue through July and August. Remember those water bottles if we get a hot summer folks, important to stay hydrated.

pilates for breast cancer survivors

Last weekend I went on a training course to learn how pilates can help women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. Our tutor was an experienced Pilates Instructor and also a breast cancer survivor. We learned which exercises are of most benefit post surgery, to help restore full range of movements at the joints, toContinue reading “pilates for breast cancer survivors”