Studio One, Hayden Farm, Nettlebed, Henley RG9 5TX
PILATES CLASSES
At Studio One We Love Pilates!
Pilates is very closely based upon the method of body-conditioning developed by the late Joseph Pilates. It is an exercise method that relies on strengthening core postural muscles and developing body alignment. It avoids muscle and ligament damage, sometimes associated with other fitness regimes. Every exercise is built around its eight basic principles: relaxation, breathing, alignment, centering, concentration, coordination, flowing movements, and stamina.
Sarah's Pilates Classes
Group Pilates Matwork Classes
Pilates is remarkably effective and medically approved. By uniting mind and body, it enhances body awareness, empowering you to control movement, handle stress effectively, and achieve relaxation. Suitable for all fitness levels, our range of group classes accommodates everyone, from beginners to advanced students and seniors.
With a proven success rate in addressing joint and back pain, Pilates has gained the attention of osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and homeopaths. Through tailored exercises, we retrain the body to work efficiently with minimal effort and no tension, enhancing stamina and coordination. This method restores balance, stimulates the immune system, and often raises general health, as internal organs function optimally. Over time, you’ll notice improved posture and alignment.
Pilates For Men
Is Pilates for men too? Consider this... Pilates was started by a man, Joseph Pilates. Though men have always been part of the Pilates scene, the surge of popularity Pilates has enjoyed in recent years has been powered to a large extent by a wave of women participants and instructors, leaving some with the impression that the Pilates method is more for women.
Perhaps you play golf, or some other form of sport, or you wish to increase your activity or improve your flexibility. Studio One offers men only and mixed sessions at a beginners, improvers or intermediate level. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, we offer the first session free so you can come along before committing to a course.
Advanced Pilates - Classical Matwork
This is an advanced Pilates small group session mainly working on the classical matwork repertoire but with lots of variations. The class works at a deliberate pace to ensure correct technique with bursts of fast pace.
This session also includes stretches and mobility exercises mixing up the combinations and sometimes breaking an exercise down into smaller sections. Every week is different, and each class works the whole body. At the end of each block, the whole sequence is performed from start to finish. Joseph Pilates would be proud!
