Anaya Pilates
T: 07866
637508
Anaya Pilates teaches a
wide range of group Pilates classes from complete
beginners to advanced as well as teaching pregnancy
pilates. Classes are held in Balham, Clapham and
Tooting.
FWD-Pilates
Unit 7B,
Clapham North Arts Centre, Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH, T:
07984 190 733
FWD-Pilates offers a number of 12-week Body
Control Pilates suitable for all levels of Pilates
experience.
Jo
Redfearn Pilates Instruction
T: 020 87690287
Pilates in small groups and private pilates
tuition.
Pilates Performance
The Royal
Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, London SW11 3RA
T: 020 7228 1040
Pilates classes at all levels -
part of the Body Arts and Science network. Also
offer Pilates teacher training courses.
Pilates Practice
213 St John's Hill, Clapham, London, SW11
1TQ, T: 020 7228 6787
Private pilates lessons on a
one-to-one basis, or small general classes for up to 4
people. Based on St John's Hill, Clapham.
Pilates Sanctuary
113 Gauden
Road, Clapham, SW4 6LE , T: 020 7627 2308
Clapham
Pilates classes at Balance Physiotherapy
Soho Gyms Yoga & Pilates
The classes at Soho Gyms are designed to complement,
enhance and even replace your gym workouts. Highly
qualified freelance instructors - and both men and women
are welcome. |
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Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the
early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany.
Pilates called his method Contrology, because he
believed his method uses the mind to control the
muscles. The program focuses on the core postural
muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are
essential to providing support for the spine. In
particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath
and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the
deep torso muscles.
Joseph Pilates believed mental and physical health are
essential to one another. He recommended a few, precise
movements emphasizing control and form to aid injured
soldiers in regaining their health by strengthening,
stretching, and stabilizing key muscles. Pilates created
"The Pilates Principles" to condition the entire body:
proper alignment, centering, concentration, control,
precision, breathing, and flowing movement.
Pilates during pregnancy can be a highly valuable and
beneficial form of exercise, but the use of Pilates in
pregnancy should only be undertaken under guidance of a
fully trained expert. |