Pilates is a universal system of focused, functional exercise, thoughtfully integrated with breathing to build strength, stability, flexibility and effortless, efficient movement.
Everyday life can take a heavy toll on our bodies. We spend hours each day seated in front of a screen, we bend to pick up growing children, many of us face injury and all of us must adapt with age. Pilates fosters positive changes, connecting the body, mind and breath to promote whole-body wellbeing. Carefully calibrated to suit all ages and abilities, Pilates is a form of exercise for everybody and every body.
The benefits…
Fitness
Targeting deep muscles in the back and abdomen, Pilates elongates the spine, realigning your body and correcting muscular imbalances.
Focussed movements build core stability and limb mobility, to lengthen, strengthen and tone your whole body. The principles of Pilates can be extended into any kind of exercise, reducing injury and improving form and results.
Balance
Breathing promotes relaxation, facilitates conscious movement and enables your mind and body to connect. This whole-body approach balances the nervous system and promotes mental and emotional wellbeing.
So as well as exercise, Pilates is a precious moment of self-care, a chance to understand your body and feel at home in it. Everyone’s individual journey is unique, a discovery of self-direction and growth.
Health
Improved core stability and mobility of joints enable your body to perform day-to-day activities effortlessly, with ease and efficiency, protecting it from injury in everyday life.
Pilates is suitable for pre-and post-natal rehabilitation, recovery from injury, managing lower-back pain, pelvic instability, lordosis, kyphosis and scoliosis, as well as joint issues.
“I have been working with Kristina for over a year. I am hypermobile; therefore my weekly sessions need to be structured around my physical needs. I feel reassured that Kristina fully understands my condition and specific needs. She pushes me, which I need, and as a result my core strength has improved, along with my stability and strength. I love her bright studio” Melanie B.