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YOGA + PILATES
1-2:15pm
WEDNESDAYS from 30 August 2023
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DESCRIPTION
A blend of yoga and mat Pilates for total body conditioning. Class includes therapeutic exercises to soothe muscle tension, ease stiff joints, build core strength and improve posture. Multi-level. Beginners are very welcome
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Enquire about a seated acupressure massage before class!
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Commencing Wednesday 30 August 2023
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BOOK ONLINE
Head to the BOOK ONLINE page, please
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THE BENEFITS
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I’ve undertaken specialised post graduate training in Gentle Somatic Yoga and Mat Pilates to be able to offer you this complementary blend of therapeutic yoga and Pilates for total body conditioning and
-Muscle tension + stiff joints
-Poor range of movement + prone to injury
-Hyper-mobility
-Lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis
-Imbalances in strength between the front, back and sides of the body
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PILATES + OSTEOPOROSIS
Certain matwork exercises can be helpful especially the buttock exercises as they help to strengthen the hip bones. Any exercises which help improve core stability and balance will also help to prevent falls and the risk of fracture
There are some exercises though that you shouldn’t do if you have severe Osteoporosis or a high risk of a spinal fracture. It’s always worth attending a Pilates class with an instructor who is aware of those issues
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REFLUX
If you suffer from reflux pop a head cushion behind your head in class
GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA®
Embrace the benefits of releasing muscle tension to improve posture and feel greater comfort and ease in your activities of daily living
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MAT PILATES
A blend of yoga and Pilates to lengthen, strengthen, tone and build supportive inner strength for the body
Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness - JOSEPH PILATES
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Joseph Pilates and Thomas Hanna had a lot in common, with both being driven to help us age well, with less stiffness, more mobility, flexibility, balance and control. Thomas Hanna, who developed Hanna Somatics, created an intelligent movement practice of slow, gentle, conscious movements to encourage short, tight muscles to release + re-set. This relieved mild pain associated with muscle tension + improved posture. Better posture not only makes us stand taller, look younger and feel more confident, but also takes the strain off the body's joints and soft tissues
​​Joseph Pilates believed that as the body ages, poor posture and underdeveloped muscles could restrict daily movement and life. His interest was in toning the stabilisers of the body to relieve back pain, improve posture and make movement feel freer; core muscles also provide a stable base for the rest of the body to move with more control, strength, fluidity and ease
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You are only as young as your spine is flexible - JOSEPH PILATES
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Yoga + Pilates - a pro-aging movement class
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Relieve some of the common signs of aging such as stiffness, mild to moderate muscle and joint pain, reduced range of movement and postural changes in this class
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With regular practice, you may find your everyday movements and hobbies feel more enjoyable and efficient, with improved function so walking, running, playing and sleeping feel more comfortable
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​REDUCE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY
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​In my Gentle Somatic Yoga classes, we've focussed on melting away layers of tension. This blend of practices offers further additional benefits through toning the core muscles of the body
Feel longer, leaner, taller, stronger and empowered, reducing the likelihood of injury due to posture improvements + greater inner strength and tone
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WHAT TO WEAR/BRING
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Yoga/exercise clothing. Wear layers to stay at a comfortable temperature
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