Pilates & Yoga in Cumbria - Well Being for Mind & Body

Pilates Workshop – The Foundations of Pilates

Sunday 9th January 2011                                               

This workshop will cover the fundamental building blocks needed to know in order to practice Pilates. Once you understand the basics of Pilates you will gain a much safer and effective result.

This workshop is suitable for:

  • Those who have never tried Pilates, offering an introduction to the basics of Pilates
  • Those who already practice Pilates, offering a refresher on the essentials to gain the most from your Pilates practice

You will learn about:

  • Location and engagement of core muscles and the Powerhouse
  • Thoracic breathing
  • Posture assessments
  • Segmental control of the spine
  • Sample exercises that you can expect to find in a typical class

The workshop will finish with a sample class to practice what you have learnt.

£25 per person – 3 hours

Pilates Workshop – Advanced Practice                                                             

Sunday 9th January 2011

This workshop will help you to take your Pilates practice to the next level, helping you to achieve your optimum Pilates body.

This workshop is suitable for:

  • Those who have been practicing Pilates for over 2 years
  • Those who already understanding the Pilates foundations, are practicing Pilates and are particularly fit with good range of movement
  • NB: I will be ensuring that anyone attending this workshop is suitably ready. If unsure then please discuss with me directly.

You will learn about:

  • A refresher on posture, thoracic breathing and core muscles
  • How to know your own ability level
  • How to adapt your exercises in class to suit a more advanced level
  • Practicing a range of advanced Pilates exercises

The workshop will finish with a sample class to practice what you have learnt.

£25 per person – 3 hours

Book both classes for £40 (for advanced students only)

Workshops will only run if 4 or more people are booked.  If cancelled a full refund will be given.