Dawn Arkell

Ready when you are…

Hi Folks So which pear are you?! Lol I think I’m somewhere between the two! So, it’s been 5 months since we last got together on our mats… Like many of you I’ve been staying active doing some home pilates practice, along with extra cycling and walking (I shall always remember cycling down the ,usually,Continue reading “Ready when you are…”

Getting prepared..

Hi Folks All being well, I’ll be offering at least 2 pilates classes to start from September, probably in Leominster. You’ll need your own mats and small equipment to minimize health risks and in accordance with Government guidelines. If you want to get prepared and maybe get some practice in, you can purchase this trioContinue reading “Getting prepared..”

ALL Classes cancelled

All classes and one to one sessions are postponed due to the pandemic. Join me on facebook for routines to practise at home. Press the follow button to be the first to know of any changes in future weeks. Keep calm and carry on!

Back Health Workshop

The next back health workshop will be Sat Jan 25th at Leominster Community Centre 10 – 11.15am. Places limited to 10. Contact Dawn to book your space , dawn.arkell@virgin.net. or. Tel 01568 615239

Gaynor’s feedback

“I recently started Pilates with Dawn after my accident. She recommended a one to one to start with, as I had never been to Pilates before, which was very helpful before starting classes.” “Dawn is very informative,and makes classes easy to understand. I feel my body is starting to become more supple and in lessContinue reading “Gaynor’s feedback”

On the ball!

This week we’ve been using the small pilates balls in classes to add balance & coordination challenge improve spine mobility and segmental control to encourage lateral breathing. To aid focus and precision Some of the moves can be downloaded here: small ball routine

Al fresco pilates

Back Health Workshops

New dates: Sept 28th Pembridge Village Hall Oct 26th Leominster Community Centre 10 – 11.15am Cost £20. Max 10 participants.

Joan’s journey…..

“Over the past 4 years I have had 2 hip replacements where Dawn has given me much encouragement for a full recovery. She adapted some of the exercises to my specific needs at the time. Both pre and post operative, I’ve had to use a chair to enable me to reach the floor which hasContinue reading “Joan’s journey…..”

On the ball….

This week we’re adding the small balls into our Pilates routine . They can add flow to movement, increase the strength element of certain exercises, challenge our balance, enhance stretches and improve spine mobility. They are SO versatile, and can really help us move better. Some of the moves can be downloaded here: small ballContinue reading “On the ball….”