Pilates

In all classes, I integrate Pilates moves alongside strength training in order to promote strength, stability and mobility and also foster holistic well-being. I use different equipment such as weights, resistance bands, magic circles… Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilate in the early 20th century to help his own health through quality of movement. By the 1980s it became a mainstream form of exercise that has been shown to be safe and effective. By understanding your needs and goals and through progressing training of Pilates with resistance, your body will become physically stronger and more energetic.

In all my classes I focus on movement mechanics, including muscles, bones & tendon health. For example, I teach the optimal position and movement of the feet, hips, back, shoulders and arms in a squat to prevent potential injuries, correct mistakes and boost your results.

I also incorporate fascia training (Bio-tensegrity for the nurds). What is the Fascia? It’s the connective tissue that surrounds your body and gives it its shape. Think about a spider web surrounding all your muscles, connecting them together. As we get older, the fascia becomes tighter and stuck leading to pain, limitations or injury. Fascial training focuses on lengthening and stretching the fascia. It improves your mobility, flexibility and range of motion which is important for your overall fitness.

Breath

Learn how to breathe to effectively stretch from inside out. I’ll teach how to perform the breathing technique I learnt from the Postural Restauration Institute with Katie St Clair. This powerful technique helps my clients get out of pain, improve mobility, posture and pelvic floor function.

We breathe about 23,000 to 28,000 times per day. Upon inhalation our body, regardless if you are moving or not, expands. During exhalation, the ribcage & pelvis expand whereas during inhalation, the ribcage & pelvis contract. The diaphragm is the key component to core stability. Ideally the diaphragm needs to push down into the abdominal cavity & pelvic floor.

This where I now start any movement practice.