PILATES WITH RACHEL: Move Better • Feel Stronger • Improve Your Wellbeing
PILATES WITH RACHEL
Move Better • Feel Stronger • Improve Your Wellbeing
Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise designed to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, posture, balance and body awareness. It focuses on controlled, purposeful movement and can be adapted to suit almost any level of experience or fitness.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or have been practising Pilates for years, exercises can be modified or progressed so that you work at a level that is right for you.
What are the benefits of Pilates?
Regular Pilates can help to:
Build core and whole-body strength
Improve posture and alignment
Increase flexibility and mobility
Improve balance and coordination
Support bone health through appropriate weight-bearing exercise
Improve body awareness and movement control
Maintain strength and mobility as we get older
Complement other activities, including walking, running, cycling and other sports
Support general health and wellbeing
Pilates tailored to you
Everyone comes to Pilates for different reasons. Sessions can be built around your individual needs and goals, with a particular focus on areas such as:
Bone Health
Appropriate exercises can focus on strength, balance, posture and weight-bearing movement to support healthy bones and help maintain physical confidence.
Posture & Balance
Improve postural awareness, strengthen the muscles that support good alignment and work on balance, stability and coordination.
Strength & Mobility
Develop strength throughout the body while maintaining and improving flexibility, joint mobility and quality of movement.
General Health & Wellbeing
Enjoy regular, controlled movement that helps you stay active, strong and mobile and gives you dedicated time to focus on your body and wellbeing.
One-to-One Pilates
Individual one-to-one Pilates sessions are available at Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice availabilty on a monday and Wednesday afternoon.
One-to-one sessions are designed specifically around you and can focus on your individual needs and goals. They are ideal if you are new to Pilates and would like some individual guidance, want to work on a particular area such as bone health, posture, balance, strength or mobility, or simply prefer the attention and flexibility of a private session.
Your exercises can be adapted and progressed as your strength, confidence and ability develop.
Wednesday Group Pilates – Stockbridge Scout Hut starting 30th September
8:30am – Intermediate Mat Pilates (Max 10 people)
A progressive class for those with previous Pilates experience who are ready for a more challenging session.
9:40am – Intermediate Mat Pilates (Max 10 people)
An intermediate-level class focusing on strength, control, mobility and progression of Pilates exercises.
10:50am – Functional Movement, Balance & Posture (MAX 6 Persons)
A more accessible class incorporating Chair Pilates with exercises for balance, posture, strength and mobility. Ideal for those who prefer additional support or would like to work specifically on maintaining confidence and stability in everyday movement.
12:00pm – Mixed Ability Mat Pilates (Max 10 people)
A welcoming class suitable for a range of abilities. Exercises are adapted with different options and progressions, allowing you to work at a level that is appropriate for you.
What do I need?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Pilates is normally performed barefoot or in suitable ngrip socks.
Please bring a Pilates/exercise mat and water for the Mat Pilates classes.
If you have an injury, medical condition, osteoporosis or osteopenia, are pregnant, have recently had surgery, or have been advised to modify your exercise, please let Rachel know before your first session so that appropriate adaptations can be considered.
Rachel Looks forward to hearing from you, to start or continue your pilates journey.