Abshot Country Club ( You don’t have to be a member of the club to attend )
Little Abshot Road, Titchfield Common PO14 4LN
Pilates – Fri. 1145-1245
Prices
6 week block £52, Anything less than 6 weeks £10 per class, Drop in £12
Suitable for complete beginners and those with experience. The Pilates mat based exercise system ensures students are familiar with the meaning and practical application of neutral alignment of the pelvis and all related joints, utilising props and modifications where necessary. Attention to specified breath and checking the correct core muscles are activated, whilst integrating the physical practise of the eight Joseph Pilates principles.
Each exercise is physically demonstrated with short rest periods or mobility exercises enabling the core muscles to regenerate. The class ends with a short relaxation, closing with correct alignment and relaxed breath.
This class also offers and opportunity for more experienced students looking to increase their physical practise through a layered teaching instruction to the full exercise as specified by Joseph Pilates.
About Pilates
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Pilates emphasises the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness to support efficient, graceful movement.
Benefits of Pilates
Improved Core Strength, Increased Flexibility, Better Posture, Enhanced Muscle Tone, Improved Mind-Body connection, Stress Relief, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, and Improved Athletic Performance.
The 8 Principles of Joseph Pilates
Concentration, Control, Centering, Flow, Precision, Breathing, Alignment and Relaxation.
These principles underpin the Pilates method, guiding practitioners to perform exercises with mindfulness and intention to achieve optimal physical and mental benefits