Pilates is steady and effective, with exercises that flow one after the other.
The exercises start at a level suited to all participants in the class and steadily progress through the session and the term. Participants move on a level when they feel strong enough and when their technique enables it. Some will benefit from a basic level of an exercise for some time, whereas others will work through to the higher levels more quickly. Participants progress at their own pace.

A typical MIXED ABILITY PILATES class is 1 hour and looks like this:

Set-up / Warm-up
This section is usually performed standing up. We mobilise all the major joints and includes balance exercises.

Main Exercises
These are performed in many different positions:
Standing
Hands and knees
Kneeling upright
Seated on the mat
Lying on the front, side, or back

Closing Phase
The class will always finish with a stabilising exercise.

MIXED ABILITY PILATES

Suitable for ALL levels of ability. Modifications/alternatives to exercises given throughout for spinal/joint conditions. Optional use of weights for bone strengthening.

BODY CONDITIONING & CLASSICAL PILATES

Exercises start at a higher level. Optional use of resistance bands and weights.

Not suitable for all spinal/joint conditions. Please ask before booking.

STANDING / SEATED

All exercises can be done either standing or seated. NO floor work at all. Optional use of weights for bone/joint strengthening.