Beginner Pilates
236 TUTOR: Jo Williams (RSA YMCA)
Pilates
can benefit your posture, alignment and general body mechanics. Sitting for
long periods of time or repetitive movement, as in various sporting activities,
can all lead to muscular imbalance, stress hot spots and ultimately the
inevitable discomfort and pain associated with 'overdoing it'. One way to
alleviate tension, restore balance and improve body mechanics is to practise Pilates. This course will set you on the pathway to a more efficient and
centred physique. Please note that the duration of this course will be one and
a half hours each day. Please bring a yoga mat.
The initial sessions will consist of an
opportunity to discuss individual needs and how they apply to the Pilates
ethic. We will then put into practice some of the postural applications and
form required for successful execution of Pilates. Plenty of time for questions
and discussion so that everyone can feel confident with the basic movements. As
the week progresses we will further explore the many ways that Pilates can be
of benefit to the individual, utilizing some of the 34 movements of Joseph
Pilates. The class will be centred around standing/balance work and, of course,
mat work. The progression of the class will reflect the needs and requirements
of the individuals involved. Hopefully this will be an opportunity for Pilates
beginners to embrace the concepts and put them into practice enabling a future
that with practice, can harmonize and re-balance body mechanics.
Please let me know of any condition you may
have that could affect your performance so that I can accommodate you
accordingly. I will be forwarding a health-form questionnaire for customers to
complete before the course begins, to enable me to cater to individual needs.
N.B. Please note that if you have any
condition that appreciatively limits your body-mechanics or requires medical
supervision, this course may not be for you. Do check with your doctor if you have any uncertainties, or are new to
exercise. Please also note that all sessions will run for one and a half hours
each day.