Breath. Control. Flow.
Pilates.
Give your self time and space to grow stronger
What is Pilates?
Firstly pilates is for anyone, any age or body type and gender.
Pilates is named after it’s creator, Joseph Pilates, who in the 1920s developed a way of moving, a series of exercises that develops the mind-body connection and impacts everything you do, creating a sense of well being.Pilates is an amazing body conditioning programme that develops strength, postural alignment and muscle balance. It encourages the body to move with grace and natural elegance.
"The Pilates method of Body Conditioning is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit."
- Joseph Pilates
Class schedule
Tuesdays 7-8pm Pilates Course (term time only)
Pilates- Anytime On-Demand
Pilates mat courses
Location: Crofton Halls, York Rise, Orpington
Cost £66 for a six week course
We cater for all abilities
As well as specialist areas we work within
Orthopaedic support
We can assist you with specific exercises, delivered via Pilates, that will help you improve your problem areas. This is delivered by myself, a fully trained, qualified Pilates instructor. My aim is to help you move towards being pain free and having a body that will support and serve you. Use the Free 30-min 1:1 to get started.
Support with pregnancy
I am here to support your journey before and after pregnancy, helping you get back to full strength so you are as revived and prepared as possible for parenthood. Use the Free 30-min 1:1 to get started.
Support for runners
As I enjoy running myself, I know there are certain weak spots that can cause you to incur injury or discomfort. Our Runners Pilates is a popular choice for runners so they can strengthen certain muscle groups. Book now and visit the OnDemand section to purchase our Runners Pilates.
Are you ready?
Get booked in to start your Pilates journey in a group class
Strengthen and lengthen the spine
Better posture, coordination & stamina relieves muscle tension & corrects imbalances
Make it part of your everyday life!
Improve alignment, breath, core strength, and balance
Greater flexibility and bone density - preventing injuries
Pilates is based on several basic principles
Concentration
The aim is to be able to focus on each movement, with one movement flowing into the next, bringing mind and body together.
Breath
Some Pilates lovers consider this principle to be one of the most important. We breathe wide and deep into the sides of the ribcage. This is called "lateral thoracic breathing”.
Centring
The energy of Pilates comes from the strong centre - your core, your powerhouse. Exercise is controlled by the contraction of the deep abdominal muscles.
Precision
Precise execution of each movement and correct alignment is the key to the effectiveness of Pilates.
Flow
The mind-body connection entwines all body parts in a parallel manner. Slow, flowing, graceful, controlled movement synchronised with breathing is essential in Pilates.
Control
Every Pilates move is executed with careful control, being aware of what each part of the body is doing.