Prenatal Pilates
These classes focus on the connection between the body, mind, breath and baby. Improve your body awareness and posture, which in turn means less strain on the joints. We look at the connection of the breath (one of the most important factors in labour). Expect lots of work on pelvic stability to help prevent pelvic girdle pain, strengthening of the lower abdominal area to support the weight of growing baby, and help with preparing the pelvic floor for birth and postnatal recovery.
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7 MIN POSTURE NECK & SHOULDER RELEASE
Seated neck and shoulder release. Great to do during the day, at your desk or when seated at home. we start by warming up and releasing tension build up in the shoulders, then a few exercises to strengthen the neck.
Chair of some description required -
10 MIN LIFTING & REJUVINATING GUA SHA
A lifting and rejuvenating 10 minute Gua Sha routine by Taryn Williams.
The Gua Sha is a great skincare tool to release tension in the muscles, restore balance and bring nutrient dense blood to the skin cells to visibly reduce fine lines, boost radiance and detoxify.In this class we work into t...
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35 MIN MAT FOUNDATIONS
New to Pilates.....in your first trimester of pregnancy and wanting to continue your practice but take it a little slower, on your postnatal recovery journey, returning to exercise from an injury, or just wanting to revisit some fundamental principles and exercises, then this class is for you.
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5 MIN BREATHING
A short video with a recap on the importance of breath, what Pilates breath is, and a couple of examples of good breathing techniques which you can put into practice during class.
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45 MIN PRENATAL NURTURING & NOURISHING FLOW
Nurturing and nourishing flow class suitable for all stages of pregnancy. Establish a connection with your babies during this physical as well as mindful practice. Let the mind be quiet and the body take over as we work to ease out areas of tension, strengthen and stabilise the joints, re balance...
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10 MIN PREGNANCY RELAXATION & VISUALISATION
In progressive muscle relaxation, you tense a group of muscles as you breathe in, and you relax them as you breathe out. You work on your muscle groups in a certain order. When your body is physically relaxed, you cannot feel anxious. Practicing progressive muscle relaxation during your pregnancy...
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10 MIN PREGNANCY BREATHING & PELVIC FLOOR
We all know how to breathe... we think, but most people breathe improperly. Breathing properly is a skill that has to be learnt.
Joseph Pilates said ‘Even if you follow no other instruction learn how to breath correctly’
Taking time to focus on the breath daily will help to calm the mind, which ... -
12 MIN PREGNANCY UPPER BODY BLAST
Open the chest, strengthen and stabilise the shoulders and upper back which will help with the postural changes during pregnancy . I am using a resistance band, but you can absolutely do without ;)
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45 MIN PRE PILATES & BEGINNER MAT
Slow technique focussed class which includes some pre Pilates exercises. This is great for beginners, or if you are retuning back to exercise post injury/ postnatally.
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18 MIN PRENATAL LOWER BODY BLAST
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30 MIN SECOND TRIMESTER STRENGTHENING FLOW
Second trimester mama's, increase strength and stamina with this full body flow. Expect a fair bit of work on the leg and gluteal muscles which are attached to your knees and pelvis. Strengthening prevents injuries in the joints and ligaments, which are more vulnerable due to the softening effect...
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30 MIN PRENATAL THIRD TRIMESTER FLOW
A gentle flowing class to help you in those final weeks, creating space, alleviating aches, and gently opening the pelvis for birth.