Pilates

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NEW WAYS TO SAVE ON PILATES AT BODYWISE!

Pilates 1 month drop-in pass £25 valid for:

NEW! Early morning class with Melanie 7 - 8am
NEW! Open drop-in Pilates with Andrea Tuesday @ 2 – 3 pm
NEW! Open drop-in Pilates with Andrea Thursday @ 1 – 2 pm
Beginners Drop-in Pilates with Melanie Saturday @ 12 – 1.15 pm
Improvers drop-in Pilates with Melanie Saturday @ 1.15 – 2.30pm

EARLYBIRD PASS valid for:

NEW!1 month £20 for the early morning class with Melanie 7 - 8am
(Also includes NEW! Open drop-in Yoga, a healing art with Sallyanne - Tuesday 7 - 8am and NEW! Open drop-in Iyengar Yoga with Marco - 7 - 8am

Please bring a passport size photo if you wish to buy a pass

About Pilates

Pilates is a fusion of Eastern and Western forms of exercise based on six principles: concentration, breathing, centering, placement, relaxed control, fluidity of movement. It can be seen as an exploration of the effect of the breath on the use of the abdominal muscles and dynamic alignment. Practitioners may see improvements in body awareness, graceful movement, postural balance, muscular stamina, and in general health.

Pilates consists of a series of exercises that address the body as a whole; strengthening the centre, lengthening the spine, building muscle tone and improving posture and flexibility. Working from the inside out Pilates is also an excellent rehabilitation system for back, knee, hip and shoulder injuries. Each session is conducted calmly with concentration and controlled breathing. You will leave the class physically and mentally refreshed with a feeling of wellbeing.

Ante-natal Pilates

During pregnancy the body goes through many hormonal and muscular changes. These changes can cause muscles to weaken, ligaments to stretch and joints to be overloaded This can lead to the loss of strength and stability required to support the cycle of changes the body is exposed to during this time. Pilates has become a leading form of exercise for pregnancy due to its adaptability in supporting the ongoing changes of the body and the growing baby.

Bea Poza

I am a Pilates Foundation UK teacher as well as a professional contemporary dancer. I first came to Pilates through my dancing but it was after suffering an injury in my lower back in 2003 that I considered becoming a teacher. My classes are dynamic and challenging and suitable for any level of fitness. Participants not only learn movements but also and most
importantly learn to explore how the body moves and how to take care of their own bodies outside of the class. I take the inspiration for my classes from my students; every single one of them is unique.

Tori Norris

I started practicing Pilates when I became unsatisfied with other exercise techniques and was searching for a more whole body experience. My enthusiasm for the technique after seeing the results led me to change my career and become a foundation Pilates teacher. I have always continued with my own development specialising now in pre and post -natal Pilates which I have a specific qualification in.

I love teaching Pilates because so many of my clients see the benefits and become as enthusiastic as I am about the technique. It is hugely satisfying to assist people to develop a better relationship with their bodies especially at such a special time.

Levels of Pilates

Beginners classes are designed for complete beginners

Improvers classes are for those who have attended at least one Beginners Course.

General classes are for more advanced practitioners

Open Level is for all levels.

Saturday morning drop-in class is for all levels.

Booking

All courses and workshops need to be booked with full payment in advance. Please telephone us on 020 8981 6938 or send a cheque payable to 'Bodywise' to 119 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN.
Refunds are not given after the first class in the course. Any credit notes or transfers may be subject to 5% administration charge.
Drop-in classes are on a first-come, first-served basis, and paid for at the time of the class with no advance bookings.

Beginners

General Level Course

Improvers Level Course (for those who have done at least one beginners level course in Pilates)

Ante natal Pilates

Drop-In Classes