Do you have a sedentary job?
When we are stooped over computers all day, our musculature actually develops to accommodate that position: we become slouched. Pilates can actually correct that slouch: through carefully focusing on specific movements, Pilates stretches the muscles surrounding the spine – people can literally end up taller.
Do you have an
injury?
Pilates was designed initially to help people recover from injuries. While many people do use it after an injury, doing Pilates regularly will help you have a tighter tummy, better overall muscle tone and you will look leaner too.
Do you have low back, neck and shoulder pain?
A single Pilates workout can sometimes improve back, neck and shoulder pain in the same way that a massage can bring relief to tight
muscles
Do you feel stressed?
Pilates can bring about more body awareness and the inward focus and use of breath from Pilates can down-regulate the nervous system. This, in turn, can take you out of fight-or-flight mode, lower cortisol, and decrease stress over time!
There are many more benefits to practising Pilates so if you answered yes to any of the above question or would generally like to me more flexible, stronger and improve your overall posture, Pilates is a great option.
Try it!
We have a new 8 week Beginner/Improvers Pilates courses starting Wednesday 4th October at Bromsgrove School Dance
Studio.
The fee for the 8 Week Pilates course is £68
If you would like to join us, contact Nicki at nicolacarless@aol.com for further information and to reserve your place.
