How our method works for you
Over your time at the studio, we will start on this list and then build you to being the most agile and powerful version of a human mover possible.
Breathing … how, when, why …
Let’s establish your baseline of what your joints can do and equip them to move efficiently
Bust some myths about training and formally oft-maligned muscles *(see upper traps or hip flexors)
Support you to understand the relationship of your pelvis, spine, shoulder blades and head to your posture, comfort and movement.
We sustainably and sensibly build your skills so that you can eventually master the signature exercises or their components (Roll over, back bends and the like)
Show you HOW to do the exercises by learning the fundamentals of human movement, posture and positioning and layering this within the Pilates exercises rather than just ‘doing’ them ad nauseam
Connect your ‘thoracic cage’ : waking up the mid-back and how the ribs and spine can influence movement, comfort and strength across your whole body
We will build an effective arm to body connection to support all types of sports and activities including use of the wrist and forearm so that you don’t have discomfort when executing moves like planks and push-ups
Let’s connect your legs to your pelvis – just as for the arms but for down south for example, can you lift your legs up/stretch them back without compensating with another body part as many do and injure their lower back in the studio or at a gym with deadlifts and lunges
Familiarise you with your own head and pelvis – how do you move them, how much effort to use and what discomfort in these areas means … plus, holding the neck effectively in ‘core’ work
We will introduce you to your toes and feet and wake up your lower limbs, everything starts at the foot and is often neglected in exercise and just shoved into a shoe but we will help you to find your arches and toe connections to enliven your whole body
Over time you will be able to distinguish between rigidity and stability
We will help you to understand your body with sensitivity and not bash it
By utilising the traditional equipment with progressive training, we can offer you best results
As you progress through the method we will cheer you on and ‘empty trash’ on previous cues that you may have outgrown
We will walk a shared path and listen to your feedback to support you in your next steps in your Pilates adventure with our Retreat, workshops, deep dives and skill builder series
As you can imagine, this takes time… months, years or a lifetime. It’s one of the reasons that we choose to work with clients who are here for the long-run. We are all on the same page and chip away at these tasks and feelings as time, life and the world allow.
See you on the springs soon!
Nicholas and team