Boosts mental health, calms and centres the mind

"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness" Joseph Pilates

There’s a strong relationship between stress of the mind and stress of the body. The modern world is full of distractions, stresses and chaos. Pilates provides you with the opportunity to calm your mind, focus your attention on the present and dismiss distractions that come your way. Tension which has built up in the muscles is relieved through focused breathing, gentle stretching and gradual conditioning.

Physical pain can have a huge influence on our mental health, on our state of mind. Pilates exercises tackle the underlying issues behind the pain (weak muscles, muscle imbalances, poor flexibility, bad posture, poor biomechanics etc). The Pilates method provides you with the opportunity to connect your mind and your body in a positive way, to identify compensatory and improper movements and to move with intent rather than carelessness.

Enjoying the session is important - it’s meant to be a stimulating challenge, not an impossible torture. Endorphins to the brain will help you to feel good, and such a structured form of exercise can be very satisfying as you feel the change, note the difference and gain the motivation and the confidence to take it further.