Class Content

Pilates is all about good posture and alignment!  All classes will focus on body alignment, breathing and technique.  Mobility, stretching and strengthening exercises are used to enhance flexibility, inner strength and joint mobility.  Small equipment may be used such as power rings, over balls, spiky balls, bands and foam rollers. Every class is well planned and modifications will be offered when appropriate.

Class Levels

Class levels are based on Pilates experience, body awareness and physical fitness. If you have no Pilates experience you are a beginner, regardless of your physical strength.  Some clients may choose to stay at the Improver level due to physical restrictions or the pace and complexity of the class is better suited to them.

Classes are divided into different levels to keep classes safe and to allow clients to practise at a suitable level.  In a mixed ability class a wide range of alternatives will be offered and complexity of movement will be limited.  The more experienced practitioner will be held back by those who are less experienced or have physical limitations.  This can be frustrating and sometimes boring!  There are 4 levels of class - Beginner, Improver, Improver Plus and Intermediate.

Beginners Courses

Beginner courses are run intermittently according to demand. These courses are for absolute beginners, you do not need to have any previous Pilates Experience. The pace will be slow, exercises will be introduced gradually and repeated to facilitate learning. You will be taught the basic repertoire of exercises including exercises for mobility, flexibility and stability. 

Improvers

Suitable for those who have attended a Beginners course, for improvers, as well as more experienced practitioners.  The pace is controlled for learning purposes, the exercises are simpler rather than complex Demonstrations are frequently used.  The level of experience and ability may vary in this class.   Exercise alternative options may be offered to cater for this.  Some clients choose to stay at this level. It is not always appropriate to join the Improver Plus or Intermediate level if there are physical limitations.  

Improvers Plus

Suitable for those who have attended the Improver level and are experienced practitioners. It is next level up from Improvers. This class will offer more pace, more complexity and stronger exercises.  It is not suitable for those who have only attended the Beginners course. The level of experience can vary in this class and exercise options will be given allowing for different experiences and abilities. The level is similar to Intermediate.  The overall ability of participants dictates the level of the class.