“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….”
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It’s a balancing act!
A week of lots of standing balance work with all my classes. For those who realised they were wobblier than they thought!!…..this exercise sheet will be available next week if you want to practice at home.(thanks Pat for demo-ing).Well done folks. Have a balanced weekend 🙂
Starting back
Find your trainers, dust off your Pilates mats, classes start back again tomorrow. Looking forward to catching up with you all after our break, and doing some PILATES!
Is your Pelvic floor up to the job?
Very interesting training day on Saturday on Pelvic floor muscle function and dysfunction . It’s a bigger problem than anyone talks about, affecting 5 million people in the UK, men and women! The impact on lives can be huge. It’s the second most common reason for someone to be taken into a care home. GuessContinue reading “Is your Pelvic floor up to the job?”
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”
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”
Pilates for Gardeners at Kington, Herefordshire
Starting again Thursday June 11th at Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington. 10 – 11am. Contact Jill Williams to book a place on 01544 230262
Pilates in Herefordshire with Dawn Arkell 