BENEFITS OF PILATES

Mat Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilates and can be defined as the complete coordination of the body, mind and spirit. Modern Pilates combines a mix of Joseph Pilates original 34 exercises which fall under ‘Classical Pilates’ and ‘Contemporary Pilates’ which is everything that came after.

In a Pilates class you can expect to flow through a series of exercises that lengthen and strengthen the whole body.

Pilates exercises require the use of a mat and use your body weight as resistance. You may also incorporate the use of Pilates props which include dumbbells, foam roller, resistance bands, pilates ball, magic circle, yoga blocks and even chairs!

Pilates exercises are low impact and can cater to all fitness levels from beginner to advanced levels.

Benefits of Mat Pilates?

✓ Full body toning + Fat burning: Even hours after the Mat Pilates class ends, you will enjoy continued calorie and fat burn.

✓ Reduced Stress through Mind Body Connection: Pilates Matwork focuses on breathwork and concentration and body awareness body awareness which will help you feel aligned, relaxed, and centred.

✓ Improved Posture: Matwork Pilates integrates functional movements that work the muscles in unison to improve posture and promote efficient movement.

✓ Enhanced Flexibility: Mat Pilates works on softly and effeciently lengthening muscles eccentrically through dynamic stretching. These targeted strengthening and stretching exercises help ease tight muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce tension throughout the body.