Pilates as taught by Joseph Pilates who developed this form of training in the early 20th century in Germany during WWI where his goal was to strengthen the human mind and body, believing that mental and physical health were interconnected. He would use apparatus’ to help stretch and strengthen the human body which translates into the Reformer Pilates we see today, done entirely on this one machine comprising of springs, pulleys and a moving carriage where you can do hundreds of exercises and stretches.

Pilates has a large focus on pelvic floor, deep core activation, alignment and breath which makes it accessible to most people especially injured and elderly. People see amazing results in mind and body through Pilates. It’s a fantastic accompaniment to yoga in the sense it helps with stability and strength for the flexibility we create through a yoga practise.

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