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THE LIGHT CENTRE’S PILATES BEGINNERS

Next courses start:
4 weeks All level Course starts Tuesday 17th August, 4 consecutive weeks withVivianne 9.30am - 10.30am - £32
4 weeks All level Course starts Wednesday 18th August, 4 consecutive weeks with Vivianne 5.45pm – 6.45pm - £32
9 weeks Beginner’s Course starts Thursday 16th September, 6 consecutive weeks with Poi 6.30pm – 7.30pm - £90
6 weeks Beginner’s Course starts Tuesday 14th September, 6 consecutive weeks with Vivianne 5.45pm – 6.45pm - £60
 

The Light Centre’s Pilates Beginners and improver’s courses take you from first steps to a real understanding of the principles of Pilates.

It introduces you to the key postures, to core stability, pelvic neutrality, breathing techniques, philosophy and relaxation.

Pilates beginners with Poi Yung and Vivianne Johnsson

During this Beginners course you will learn about the principles and fundamentals that we believe to be important basic knowledge when practicing Pilates exercises, i.e.:

• Concentration/Focus - That all-important mind-body connection. Conscious control of movement enhances body awareness.
• Control/Precision - It's not about intensity or multiple "reps," it's more about proper form for safe, effective results.
• Centering/Strength - A mental focus within the body calms the spirit. A particular focus on the torso (abs, pelvic girdle, lower back, gluts), as develops a strong core and enables the rest of the body to function efficiently. All action initiates from the trunk and flows outwards to the extremities.
• Stabilizing, posture, neutral spine - Before you move you have to be still. Makes for a safe starting place for mobility.
• Breathing - Deep, coordinated, conscious diaphragmatic patterns of inhales and exhales initiate movement, help activate deep muscles and keep you focused.
• Alignment (placement) - Correct alignment is key to good posture. You'll be aware of the position of your head and neck on the spine and pelvis, right down through the legs and toes.
• Flow - Smooth, continuous motion rather than jarring repetitions. Pilates has a grace and elegance to it.
  Integration - Several different muscle groups are engaged simultaneously to control and support movement. All principles come together, making for a holistic mind-body workout.

Pilates Beginner’s with Vivianne Johnsson

This Pilates beginners course will not only help you learn how to breathe correctly, it will also help you master the other key fundamentals of the Pilates system: healthy range of motion in all joints (even your toes!); engagement of essential muscles for movement and stability; and natural, flowing movement.

Learning these essential fundamentals will help you develop the strength, flexibility and mind-body awareness to continue through to the advanced Pilates repertoire.

A fun class which challenges each individual to their maximum capacity- you'll leave each week feeling taller, calmer, re-energized and full of life!

Everyone benefits from Pilates in their own unique ways, but Pilates offers a myriad of invaluable benefits for everyone, including:

• improvements in your mental and physical condition
• improvements in your mental and physical condition
• good circulation;
• deep healthy breathing
• healthy bones and joints
• improved posture,
• balance and co-ordination
• strong abdominals and a powerful core
• stamina, energy, stress relief...and the list can go on and on!