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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 MULTILEVEL 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
This may include dynamic stretching, but the class will always finish with a stabilising movement.
MULTILEVEL PILATES
Suitable for ALL levels of ability. Modifications/alternatives to exercises given throughout for spinal/joint conditions. Optional use of weights for bone strengthening.
ACTIVE PILATES
Exercises start at a higher level. Optional use of resistance bands and weights.
May not be suitable for certain spinal/joint conditions.
JOYFUL JOINTS
All exercises can be done either standing or seated. NO floor work at all. Optional use of weights of bone/joint strengthening.
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