Author Archives: Dawn Arkell

Next 4 week Pilates beginners course starts June 11th 12-1pm, Weobley village hall. Contact me to book your place. 

Following the success of the first 3 workshops, the next back health workshop will be at Pembridge Village Hall Saturday 30th June. 10 – 11.30 am. Anyone who wants to improve how their spine functions by using a 20 minute routine this is the workshop for you. You’ll be part of a small, informal groupContinue reading “Monthly Back Health workshops”

So, spring has sprung, and if you’re a keen gardener, you’ll be itching to get out there! Most people know I used to be a landscape gardener before injurying my back and changing careers to teach Pilates…it’s still one of my passions which I know I share with many. So if you’re out pottering inContinue reading “Dawns’ top 3 gardening tips!”

Feed back  received from those who  attended the last back health workshop: “For the first time in a long while I woke up the next day without a stiff lower back”. ” My sciatic symptoms ceased after doing the 20 minute daily  exercise routine” “Interesting and informative” Next workshop is at Pembridge Village Hall ,Continue reading “Back Health workshop”

In this mornings back health workshop at Pembridge Village Hall, we combined theory with practical to learn :- * How to assess whether the pelvis is likely to be rotated or tilted. * Exercises to improve pelvic alignment and function based on intrinsic biomechanics techniques. * Pilates based moves to improve spinal mobility. Most ofContinue reading “First Back Health Workshop..”

No classes Good Friday (30th March) and Easter Monday (2nd April. All other classes continue as normal.

Is your back aching after too much snow shovelling? Want to learn exercise techniques to help keep your spine mobile and reduce risk of injury and discomfort? Do you find it difficult to commit to regular Pilates classes or maybe they’re just not for you? Then join me at Pembridge Village Hall on Saturday MarchContinue reading “How’s your back after all that snow shovelling?”

” I am  69 years of age and male. Many years ago I suffered permanent nerve damage to my legs and feet with restricted mobility and near total loss of sensation below the knee. As my options for exercise are limited, many keep fit and gym routines are out of the question. Pilates was somethingContinue reading “Nigel’s honest account of his changed perceptions of Pilates …”

To hear the life story of this remarkable man I’ll be giving talks and slide show presentations, over the next few months . Find out what inspired him? And how bed springs helped hundreds of internees avoid the flu epidemics in a POW camp! Knighton Village Hall (WI) – March 7th Pembridge Village Hall (WI)Continue reading “Slide Presentations and talks”

NEW Back health Workshop: Saturday March 24th 2018,  10.30 – 11.30am at Pembridge Village Hall, Herefordshire. Combining Pilates and Intrinsic Biomechanics techniques in this one hour BACK HEALTH workshop, suitable for anyone interested in improving their spines mobility and maintaining a healthy back. Cost £20, includes a folder of the exercises taught. Contact me toContinue reading “New Workshop date!”