
POWERED BY PILATES
Mat based pilates classes that fuse contemporary & classical Pilates.
Pilates was first established in 1920 by Joseph Pilates as a means to rehabilitate athletes and dancer back to fitness after injury.
Pilates is now used as a general fitness tool for the general public although it is still used a rehabilitation or life enhancing tool for physios and other health professionals. Pilates is amazing for rehabilitating an injury or learning to work around one.
Other health benefits of Pilates include:
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improved flexibility
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increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body)
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balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body
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enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs
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improved stabilisation of your spine
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improved posture
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rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
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improved physical coordination and balance
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relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back
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safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries
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safe exercise for neurological conditions
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safe for exercise during pregnancy and the postnatal period
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prevention of musculoskeletal injuries
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increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
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improved concentration
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increased body awareness
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stress management and relaxation
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complimentary discipline alongside your usual activity
Yoga Orkney® Powered by Pilates mat classes are done with or without small handheld equipment so that you can explore what your body has to offer you.
*Coming soon to Powered by Pilates Tower and Reformer classes.