Category: Classes

Pilates with Balls

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Tonight I subjected the mixed ability class to an introduction to the pilates ball/overball. We had great fun using the ball to enhance and correct alignment in a number of the exercises we usually do. I think everyone was quite surprised at how such a small piece of equipment makes such a difference to how an exercise feels and to its level of difficulty.  Personally I found it a lot harder using the ball and my hip flexor especially are already feeling the difference! Much stretching was needed at the end but it was a thoroughly enjoyable class and I love the fact that everyone rose to the challenge.

 

Pilates with bands

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So tonight in our pilates class we used some resistance bands which caused some amusement with them being referred to as making noises like “knicker elastic” at one stage! It certainly gave us a good upper body workout whilst strengthening the core muscles as well. The masterclass from last week on press ups has certainly paid off with people really focusing on doing their press ups correctly and as a result finding it much harder 🙂 People who say Pilates is easy aren’t doing it correctly!

Stretching with the bands led to a much better stretch, something we may start to incorporate more often to help increase flexibility.

 

First Class of the New Year

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Last night saw the return of Pilates to Bitterne Triangle, for 2011.  It was lovely to see eager faces and people keen to start the New Year in a healthy way.

Despite the rain and the cold, some faithful regular attendees came along and it was nice to welcome a new face.

Everyone left with spirits high and bodies rejuvenated.

This year, in our Monday CLasses, we shall be working towards adding in some more challenging exercises, such as, the “Tick Tock” and “The Leg Pull”.

If you would like to join us, we are always happy to meet new faces and the next Beginners’ Course, starts on 1st February.

Priya

Ante Natal/Post Natal Pilates

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I’m going to be running some ante natal/post natal Pilates sessions on Tuesdays 2.30-3.30pm at St Denys Church Centre. Small babies are welcome, we shall be placing them next to mums so they can engage in the class too. The class is an hour but this allows for a little time of mums needing to comfort babies so we won’t all get an hour of Pilates done! There will be someone on hand to help with babies to give mums a break too so mums can get some Pilates done even if babies need cuddles 🙂

I will also have space in my Monday evening class at 5.30pm for pregnant mums or post-natal ladies.

Please contact me to book a space.

Beginners Pilates Course in Feb

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Looking to tone up after Christmas?

6 week beginners Pilates course starting February, Mondays 5.30-6.15pm, held in Bitterne Triangle. Cost £31.50 for the course. Also suitable for pregnancy and post-natal ladies.

These Pilates courses can help tone the body, strengthen the abdominals and can help with minor back complaints. One to one Pilates available for more intensive work or to help with postural issues and back pain.

Contact me to book a space now!

Last class before Christmas break and New Year increases.

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This Monday the 20th December will be our last pilates class before breaking for Christmas, we will restart in the new year, 10th January.

Due to increases in the hall hire I am going to have to increase my charges slightly (sorry) so classes will be £5.50 if you pay weekly or £5.25 if you book a block of 4 weeks. If you book a block and are unable to attend a weeks class you can transfer payment to another weeks class as long as I know in advance (preferably at least 1 days notice).

Pilates is definately best done regularly so I’m hoping booking a block of classes will encourage you to come weekly and this will help you get the best results from the classes.

Have a great Christmas,
Priya

Pilates is back on!

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So baby Kezia was born on 7th November weighing 6lbs 2oz. She is a beautiful little girl, as some of you will have seen last week.
And after a couple of weeks off to recover and settle into being a mummy, I’m ready to get back into Pilates.

Classes are currently Mondays 6.30-7.30. These are mixed ability. Please contact me if you are new and fancy coming along.

Priya

Changes to Classes

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Just to let you all know if you haven’t been at a class lately….I’m now 35 weeks pregnant and plan to continue teaching as long as possible, I’ll let you know when I have to stop! If you haven’t been for a while then please do drop in and take a class, we have now moved onto some different exercises and are having a lot of fun with some of them! All classes are mixed ability so if you have only done a few classes or lots it will suit you all. I’m adding some exercises to my website week by week so you can try then at home in between classes.

I have to make a few changes to classes over the next few weeks, I hope they will suit you all. For the next 2 weeks (18th and 25th October) I can’t get to the class until 6.45pm, so Lucy will be leading you in a warm up. I shall come to do the actual Pilates section of the class. By now you should all have a good idea of what you need to do to warm yourselves up I hope, Lucy will be there to remind you and I shall be giving her something to follow (she currently does one to one Pilates with me). I hope this will be ok with you all.

In November I have to change the class time, we shall be starting at 6.45pm. Please let me know if this doesn’t work for you. I know some of you have asked for a slightly later class so this may even work better for some of you.