about pilates & our classes
A Brief History of Pilates
The Pilates Method (originally called Contrology) originates from the work of the late Joseph Pilates, who was born in 1880 near Düsseldorf, Germany. He was a frail child and turned to physical fitness programmes to improve his body image. In the war years he was interned because of his nationality. During this time he developed a fitnes
The Pilates Method (originally called Contrology) originates from the work of the late Joseph Pilates, who was born in 1880 near Düsseldorf, Germany. He was a frail child and turned to physical fitness programmes to improve his body image. In the war years he was interned because of his nationality. During this time he developed a fitness programme for his fellow internees in order to maintain their health and fitness levels whilst being held in confinement – he always claimed that his regime was the reason why not one of these internees died from the influenza epidemic that killed thousands in 1918!
Pilates today is taught in several forms, reflecting the legacy of Joseph Pilates.
Body Control Pilates Teacher Training
Body Control Pilates are proud to play our part in the realisation of Joseph Pilates dream that his method would one day be available to everyone. Body Control Pilates offers a comprehensive programme of exercises for both mat and apparatus work. They are adapted from the ‘classical’ exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. We believe that
Body Control Pilates are proud to play our part in the realisation of Joseph Pilates dream that his method would one day be available to everyone. Body Control Pilates offers a comprehensive programme of exercises for both mat and apparatus work. They are adapted from the ‘classical’ exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. We believe that many of these classical exercises are often not suitable for the average person and the average body. In order for someone to work safely and effectively and to gain the full benefits of Pilates, these classical exercises should be broken down to establish good movement skills. This is the essence of the Body Control Pilates Method.
Cothi Valley Pilates Classes
I want to give you the confidence to exercise so that you can continue to participate in the activities that you enjoy such as playing with grandchildren, and do tasks of everyday living. I know that physical pain and pelvic health difficulties can trigger low mood and anxiety, whilst stress can manifest as tightness or pain in core muscl
I want to give you the confidence to exercise so that you can continue to participate in the activities that you enjoy such as playing with grandchildren, and do tasks of everyday living. I know that physical pain and pelvic health difficulties can trigger low mood and anxiety, whilst stress can manifest as tightness or pain in core muscles including the lower back and pelvic floor. This can make you fearful of doing exercise which can impact your bone health and mental health. I want to help you to feel confident to exercise. Classes focus on improving pelvic health, low back pain, osteoporosis and mental wellness whilst working with a fully qualified teacher in all of these areas.
Formal Qualifications
I have formal Pilates qualifications in,
Level 4 Low Back Pain
Level 3 Pilates Matwork
Level 3 Bone Health
Level 3 Older Adults
Pilates Reformer
Hypermobility
Mental Wellbeing
Whole Body Pelvic Health
Adore Your Pelvic Floor
Menopause Transition
Education & Training
Equipilates Biomechanics
Franklin Method Pelvic Floor fascia