Hi ,

We often talk about the physical benefits of Pilates - such as increased strength and muscle tone, more flexibility, and better posture - but Pilates actually has numerous benefits for our mental and emotional health as well.⁠

⁠Here are three "unseen" benefits of Pilates...

1. Pilates can help release emotional tension

⁣⁠Did you know that many of us store emotions in our body? This might look like hunching our shoulders when self-conscious, tensing our jaws when angry, or tightening muscles when afraid.⁣⁠

Pilates helps us release tension in our muscles - including emotional tension that we might be carrying. (This is why many people actually experience a feeling of emotional release at the end of Pilates workouts!)⁣⁠

2. Pilates can help provide stress relief⁣⁠

When we experience high levels of mental stress over prolonged periods of time, our stress hormones can lead to physical symptoms such as aches, pains, and spasms. Through strengthening and stretching, Pilates helps relieve physical stress, which in turn can help with mental stress.⁣⁠

Joseph Pilates actually once said the following: "A body free from nervous tension and fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well balanced mind..."⁣⁠

3. Pilates can provide benefits of mindfulness⁣⁠

Pilates can help you to be present in the time and clear your mind of distractions. When we quiet our minds and focus on the present, we can better focus on our mind-body connection.

The mindfulness aspect of Pilates can lead to multiple benefits, including reduced stress, improved concentration and focus, better sleep quality, and more.⁣⁠

Want to experience these benefits for yourself? Then I invite you to try our Pilates Introductory Program.

This is a 6 week, progressive course introducing all the necessary basic knowledge to build the skills needed to safely join a mixed level class.

We have a new morning and evening Beginners Pilates class. The times are:

Monday 10am – 10.45am

Monday 7pm – 7.45pm

For those of you who have done Pilates before, then our mixed level Pilates classes will suit you.

The times are:

Monday 6pm – 6.45pm or

Monday 8pm – 8.45pm

The next 6 week courses begin tomorrow, Monday 15^th November.

Investment £48.00

This course is held at Avoncroft Arts Centre (Main Hall)

Please note: You will need to bring a mat with you to the session. 

If you would like to enrol onto our next beginners Pilates course starting tomorrow or would like any further information, don’t hesitate to contact Nicki at nicolacarless@aol.com

Have a great Sunday.

Nicki x