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”

Good to be back..

Good to be back after the Easter break and to catch up with my class members. One lady told me she’d been for her annual health check and measured a few inches taller than she did a year ago! No it wasn’t the high heels, she credited pilates…proof you can grow taller with regular pilates!

Feedback results…..

Thanks to everyone who took the opportunity to fill in a feedback form . It was very interesting and hugely useful to me for planning future classes.  The thing that struck me most was just how different everyones’ experience of pilates is and how varied and specific the benefits to each.  No 2 forms wereContinue reading “Feedback results…..”

Good to get back to classes again this week, after the break and to catch up with everyone. It’s been a full week with 2 new beginners classes starting in Leominster, both full. My Kington class for gardeners continued at Hergest Croft where we used pilates poles to practice safe digging and lifting techniques, readyContinue reading

New pilates class starting in Leominster..

New pilates class will be starting at The Forbury Chapel in Leominster on Tuesdays, 11.30 -12.30  starting September 23rd. Suitable for beginners. More information is on website http://www.dawnarkellpilates.wordpress.com or phone Dawn 01568 615239 to book a place.