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 CLASSES
Group Pilates Classes - Matwork
Pilates is remarkably effective and medically approved. Your body awareness is heightened by bringing together the mind and body, allowing you to be in control of your body, handle stress more effectively, and achieve relaxation. The method can work for everyone regardless of fitness and our range of group classes cater for all abilities, from beginner Pilates students, to advanced, to those looking for Pilates for seniors.
Its consistent success rate in solving joint pain and back problems has bought it to the attention of osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and homeopathic doctors. Through the prescribed exercise routines, we retrain the body to work efficiently with minimal effort and no tension. Stamina and coordination are improved. The body comes into perfect balance and alignment, the immune system is stimulated, and the level of general health very often rises because the internal organs can now sit and function correctly. After working with the method for a period of time, you will 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!
Online Pilates Classes
Some of Sarah's classes still have the online option available. Please fill out the contact us form for more information.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME
"Sarah at Studio One is wonderful, I have tried several Pilates classes before and either felt I didn’t work hard enough or wasn't inspired. Sarah challenges you but in a fantastic upbeat way. I always feel better after I've been. I couldn't recommend Studio One highly enough"