Clinical Pilates

Technique-based Pilates; slow, precise and controlled, designed to improve posture, strengthen and lengthen.  Modern Pilates™ is an updated version of the original Pilates exercises.   It incorporates many of the original exercises, with adaptations and alternatives using the knowledge and understanding of the human body, that has developed since the 1920’s.  Some of the original exercises and movements would now not be deemed beneficial to those with lower back injuries or conditions.  There are also new exercises designed to promote better use of the deeper stabilising muscles of the body.   

Termed ‘clinical’ Pilates due to the fact that this type of Pilates is suitable for all regardless of conditions.  However, do not assume that it is easy.  The slow nature of this type of Pilates requires more control making movements harder to perform.   This is very much mind-body exercise; we always work to improve our body connection, to over-come habits and compensations.

Move Better: Strength & Balance

The start of the class is chair based where we work on our mobility and stretches then we work on big and diverse movements.   A class could contain balance work using the chair, wall or your walking aid; plus walking exercises.   We also work on strengthening the legs and glutes; and work on the posture and core. 

The class is designed to promote quality movement and awareness, rather than just fitness.   Therefore this is a great class for those wishing to improve their movement, walking or just moving around for daily life.   Great for those who are recovering from joint replacements, those who have had a sedentary job/life, those with postural issues, or those with conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease

Yoga Classes coming soon to Shefford