Pilates
Pilates can strengthen the body in an even way, it focuses on the body’s core strength which will improve general fitness and well being.
Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, who believed physical & mental health were closely connected. His method was influenced by western forms of exercise, including gymnastics, boxing, and Greco-Roman wrestling. In the 1920s Joseph Pilates immigrated to the US and opened a studio in New York, where he taught his method, which he called “Contrology”.
Pilates focuses on breathing, centering, control, precision, movement. It is about your body, mat work, repetitive low impact exercises. It involves learning techniques.
Rachel teaches a very up-to-date method of Pilates.
Class level: OPEN
Adaptations are made for all ages and levels of your body’s ability.
Class Teacher: Rachel Read
Class Time
Monday 6pm – 60 minutes – this class is ‘Enquire to book’ – use the details on the class timetable page for Pilates class on Mondays to contact Rachel.
rachelpilates@yogaspaceyorkshire.com
Who is Pilates for?
Pilates has something to offer people of all ages and levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes.
Regular Pilates can improve your posture, muscle tone, balance, and joint mobility, as well as relieving stress and tension. Pilates can complement training for elite athletes, including dancers by focusing on developing whole-body strength and flexibility which will help to reduce the risk of injury.
Pilates works the entire body. The practice takes you through a series of repetitive low-impact mat-based movements and regular attendance can build core strength and develop muscles helping you prevent injury and cultivate a healthier body. Build your core strength and overall flexibility. You can expect to use posture, alignment, and muscle re-balancing to achieve these results.
Modifications are offered. Rachel accepts all levels of students.
Pilates Classes at YogaSpaceYorkshire and each class are 60 minutes.
Mondays – 6pm
Private sessions are also available.
Rachel: rachelpilates@yogaspaceyorkshire.com
Class Instructors
Name: Rachel Read
Class: Pilates
Rachel Read writes
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