Breathing is the first act of life, and the last Joseph H Pilates At a time when we are being hit with a virus that effects the respiratory system I have found myself focussing on one of the fundamentals of Pilates – Breathing. How I breathe and how I teach people to breathe whilst moving. Breathing is an automatic process that most of us dont think about however learning to breathe properly will not only improve your ability to do exercise but it will also improve the hea

Do you feel stiff in the morning? Have problems doing up your ski boots or shoes? Trouble with balance on the ice? Or just want to be more flexible… I can help. Pilates helps improve flexibility, balance and posture whilst strengthening your core muscles. It also benefits your mind and body through breathing and awareness. My beginners course last for 4 weeks and will take you through all the basic exercises so that you can then join one of my group classes. The cost is

So maybe you are thinking… ‘What, I cant exercise in this heat??’ Why don’t you come along to my summer pilates classes in my cool home studio, fans provided if needed!! Also you can enjoy a refreshing juice after class to cool you down. Next week it looks like we are in for a cool 27C, that will be baltic compared to this week, time to get the thermals out!! Classes for the summer will be: PART 1 – 3RD JULY – 18TH JULY WEDNESDAY – CHATILLON SUR CLUSES 08H45 – 09H45  Interme

This winter stay healthy using the Pilates method as a natural preventative measure to keep yourself warm inside and out, and keep your immune system boosted. Pilates has sound science-based effects on the internal systems as much as it does the musculoskeletal system. Yes, it will make us look good – tighten abs, lengthen the spine, improve posture. But the unseen, deep and health providing effects of doing Pilates are immeasurable. Pilates exercises, while including the maj

Next week kicks us off to a start with two fantastic juices to look forward to after your pilates class – The Morning coffee and The Joseph – packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that make for a great liver cleanse and a citrus based juice that will give your metabolism a jump-start. The four workshops this week will focus on a few fundamentals of Pilates – Breathing, Concentration, Centring and Alignment. Whilst breathing is the essence of life itself it

Come and join us outside for the Summer Pilates Workshops being held in Chatillon. The classes are all based on different aspects of Pilates from breathing and relaxation to strengthening your core muscles and re-balancing your body. Each of the workshops will be between 45-60 minutes and they will be repeated at least twice during the summer so if you cant make one date hopefully you will be around for a different one. A glass of juice will be provided at the end of each cla