About Pilates
The Pilates Method has its origins in the work of the late Joseph Pilates, born in 1880 in Germany. He was a frail child and turned to physical fitness programmes to improve his body image, becoming a keen sportsman. Pilates based his work on three principles: breath, whole-body health and whole-body commitment; with the whole-body encompassing MIND, BODY and SPIRIT.
It is in the honouring of the Pilates Principles that the depth of the work is achieved. These Principles are traditionally cited as:
BREATH
CONCENTRATION
CORE STRENGTH
CONTROL
PRECISION
FLOW
Pilates exercise is designed to improve balance and flexibility as well as alleviate back pain and previous injuries. By regularly practising Pilates with a trained teacher, you’ll find yourself looking and feeling healthier, with a better posture and a better outlook on life!
It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, or your level of physical fitness. We will put together a personalised programme of activity that best suits your body and needs. All equipment and training is provided – all you have to bring is yourself!
“Change happens through movement and movement heals.”
“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.”
“Pilates is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control over your body.””