A unique method of body conditioning that integrates muscle control, breathing, flexibility, strength training and body awareness. It is strongly based around developing powerful core postural muscles – in particular the abdomen, back and buttocks – that help to keep the body supported and balanced. The focus is on precise, controlled movements with the emphasis on quality and form rather than the number of repetitions.

The smooth, precise and flowing movements are designed to create greater body awareness. Mental concentration and coordinated breathing will develop your concentration and focus, thereby enabling you to get the full mind-body benefits that Pilates can provide. All exercises are low impact and are performed either on a floor mat or using specially designed Pilates equipment. 

Regular practice has been shown to:

• Alleviate pain and discomfort
• Tone and strengthen muscles, especially the abdominals (“the core”)
• Increase flexibility and agility
• Improve posture and balance
• Enhance mobility, energy and stamina
• Reduce stress and tension
• Enhance sporting performance
• Assist in injury recovery and rehabilitation
• Promote resistance to injury
• Improve vitality and wellbeing
• Assistance with pelvic floor tone
• Improved breathing

Depends on what kind of results your hope to achieve. In just one session you can reduce back pain. But if you want to run a marathon without injury, increase stamina, get back to pre baby shape or simply tone. What you put in is what you will get out. The ideal practice is 2-3 times a week.

To quote Joseph Pilates “ In 10 sessions you will feel the difference. In 20 you will see the difference. And in 30 sessions you will have a whole new body.”

The ideal practice is 2 -3 times a week, but I suggest starting with once a week and adding more when you can. Results will be seen and felt quicker the more sessions you do

We ask that you wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. Non-slip sock should be worn on the equipment for hygiene reasons.

Famous for creating long, lean and fit bodies. Pilates will change the shape of your body. It is not uncommon for clients to drop a dress size even though their weight on the scales has not changed by addressing posture and alignment. Pilates supports weight loss using a system of toning and should be compared to strength training. It is not usually done as aerobic exercise, therefore, some people enjoy combining Pilates with cardio exercise in order to maximize their weight loss. Exercise burns calories, but how many depends on body type and level of exertion. If you are looking for major weight loss though diet must also be addressed.

No! Anyone can start Pilates at any level and any age. It is catered to meet you where you are.

Matwork classes focus on core work and require you to support your own body weight, which can be extremely challenging whilst the Pilates equipment give a framework within that which can help assist or increase the challenge when springs are added or taken away.