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George’s words….

“Since meeting Dawn and starting Pilates lessons on a private basis, I have improved, balance, posture and my body flexibility. Overall I am fitter and my problem areas of back, kneck and knees are just much  more flexible and with less pain.. Before Pilates. I struggled, because of a stiff neck,  to look far toContinue reading “George’s words….”

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…”

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…..”

Dust down those Stability balls ready for action…

The stability ball is a great piece of equipment to use in pilates. They challenge our bodies in a different way and are good fun too!  I’m hoping we can use them in my mixed level classes at the end of August . It will be possible if most people have their own balls to bringContinue reading “Dust down those Stability balls ready for action…”

Routine-how to fit pilates into our busy lives

This week we’re focusing on the last of the 8 principles-Routine. The more we practise pilates the more we feel the benefit. People tell me they’d like to practise at home but     1. they forget the moves 2. not sure they are doing it right and 3. not enough time. So we’ve been learningContinue reading “Routine-how to fit pilates into our busy lives”

May 19th

Thanks for all your feedback about this site. It’s a work in progress and I’m hoping it will be a useful means of keeping in touch. There have been requests for more photos along with options for downloading the handouts, which I’m working on. My thanks to Alan for volunteering to be photographer and takingContinue reading “May 19th”