Delivered by STOTT PILATES certified Pilate’s instructor. STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original Pilates method based on modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation. Often referred to as the “ivy league” of Pilate’s education.
The standards to become a STOTT PILATES instructor are very high. Each instructor must achieve an examination grade in excess of 80% and participate in continuous education credits to remain certified.
Instructor is STOTT PILATES Injuries & Special Populations Certified. The STOTT PILATES® Injuries & Special Populations (ISP) course equips the Instructor with the skills required to address a broad range of physical challenges among their clients.
Instructor is also STOTT PILATES Prenatal & Postnatal Certified.
Pilates is an intelligent mindful movement exercise which requires concentration, control, and focus. Precision is required to follow the Pilate’s technique and instruction. The emphasis is on technique.
Pilates is a mind-body exercise where the focus is on the mind-body connection. While doing the exercises your mind needs to constantly be aware of your breathing and the way your body moves.
The mind and body work together to achieve health. Pilates builds strength, stability, flexibility, and endurance. It enhances body awareness, good posture, fitness and graceful movement.
Pilates is a thorough workout, focused and a lot of dynamic movement. It is practiced using a floor mat or a variety of equipment.
Pilates is an intelligent mindful movement exercise:
Joseph H. Pilates was born in Germany in 1883. His father was a gymnast and his mother a naturopath. He was a very sickly child which lead him to learning about his body and how to improve it to become physically stronger. In his youth he practiced many physical training regimes such as body building, diving, skiing, gymnastics, yoga, self-defence, dance and circus training. Drawing from the physical regimes that he practiced he later went on to develop a system of exercise which intended to strengthen the mind and body to create strength and flexibility.
In 1912, he moved to England, during the war he was interned in camps. In the camps he taught fellow camp members his exercise system which he called “Contrology”. Later, he worked as a nurse to many internees with wartime injuries and disease. He developed equipment to rehabilitate his patients using springs from beds to create resistance and movement for those bedridden. The equipment became known as reformer, the cadillac, chair, ladder and barrels.
When the war ended he moved to New York City where he met his wife Clara and opened a studio. Joseph and Clara’s reputation grew for helping injured clients such as dancers, performers and athletes. Many would attend the studio for training too.
His first students went on to teach his methods Romana Kryzanowska, Kathy Grant, Jay Grime, Kon Fletcher, Maja Wollman, Mary Bowen, Carola Treire, Bob Seed, Eve Gentry, Bruce King, Lolita San Miguel and Mary Pilates.
Joseph H. Pilates published two books related to his method. Your health: A corrective system of exercising that revolutionizes the entire field of physical education in 1934, and return to life through Contrology in 1945.
Joseph H. Pilates died at the age of 87 in New York.
Mat Pilates exercises are performed in a slow, controlled, precise manner and require intense concentration. Mat Pilates is done on the floor using a Pilate’s mat with controlled breathing using your own body weight as resistance to build core strength. Exercises in mat Pilates can involve the use of basic equipment such as Pilate’s rings, resistance bands and toning balls. The group mat Pilates classes are delivered to a max of 12 participants.
The beginner classes are for those new to Pilates, with some Pilates experience and rehabilitating from injury. The class focuses on gentle movement at a slow pace. The class begins with Stott Pilates 5 basic principles which focus on, body awareness + body alignment. Moving onwards to Stott Pilates warm up and essential exercises.
This class is a continuation class which follows on from beginner level. The exercises become more challenging and the pace is increased.
Each class will begin with relaxation to help relax the body and focus the mind to enhance concentration for the workout ahead. Each class will close with 10 minutes deep relaxation.
Corporate sessions will help to:
To enquire or book corporate Pilates classes, please call +353 86 170 96 74.
Beginner level
07.00 PM to 08.00 PM
Tuesday's
Improvers / Intermediate level
08.00 PM to 09.00 PM
Tuesday's
Improvers / Intermediate level
08.15 PM to 09.15 PM
Monday's
One to one Pilate’s classes are beneficial to those new to Pilates as it is an excellent way to master the basic principles and fundamentals of Pilates. The class moves at your pace and tailored to your needs. Pilates is also beneficial as rehabilitation for those recovering from an injury when referred from a GP, Physiotherapist or Chiropractor.
To enquire or book corporate Pilates classes, please call +353 86 170 96 74.
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