Yoga / Pilates

Yoga

We are now pleased to be able to offer Yoga classes in our purpose built studio. Ruth Mullins our Yoga teacher is highly experienced in the teaching of Hatha Yoga.

Classes last 90 minutes and are taught in classes of four, with courses running for six weeks costing £60.00.

This style of Yoga is also known as Hatha Vidya and was created by Yogi Swatmarama in the 15th century in India. Hatha Yoga balances the mind and body through a gentle combination of physical postures, controlled breathing and meditation. Hatha Yoga helps with strength, flexibility and relaxation. Regular practice can help with recovery from illness and injury and can change your life in many profound ways.

Pilates

We are now offering pilates classes.

We run mat work pilates classes for a maximum of 5 people which ensures individual tuition. We also offer 1:1 and 1:2 classes.

Classes are run in 6 week block and cost £42.00 per block. Helen Stiffin is trained by Body Control Pilates which is a highly specialised course that works really well in conjunction with physiotherapy treatments and can have a huge benefit in assisting with rehabilitation.

Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is a series of flowing movements designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles of the body, it considers the body as a whole and restores and teaches correct posture and movement patterns. It focuses on the core muscles of the trunk to promote a solid foundation for movement.

The benefits include: -

Flattens tones and strengthens abdominal muscles and can help with back pain
Balances strength with flexibility
Enhances body awareness
Relieves stress and tension
Improved posture and postural awareness

Who can do Pilates

Pilates is a gentle series of movements that uses the body’s own strength to stretch and strengthen muscles, so it can be practised by anyone of all ages and fitness.

Body Control Pilates is a registered Trade Mark used under licence