Pilates with Yoga Stretch

About this course

The course develops Pilates practice through recurring work on neutral spine, lateral breathing, core engagement, alignment and coordinated movement. Exercises are progressively layered and adapted through gentler or more challenging variations, with activities performed standing, seated, on all fours and lying down. Teaching includes questions and discussion about individual experiences of movement. Each session concludes with floor-based Yoga stretches and relaxation addressing areas including the hips, hamstrings, shoulders and back.

What you'll learn

• Perform Pilates exercises that engage the abdominal and back muscles.
• Practise alignment, spinal mobility and coordinated movement through Pilates sequences.
• Apply strength and mobility exercises for the upper and lower body.
• Use Yoga positions for whole-body stretching.
• Develop movement skills that can be applied to everyday activities, sport or dance.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and experienced practitioners, with an all-levels format that offers modifications and more challenging variations. No specific fitness or ability level is required. Participants with complex conditions or acute injuries are advised to consult a medical practitioner before enrolling and discuss their movement needs with the tutor.

• Suitable for learners with different levels of experience.
• Options are offered to adapt movements to individual needs.
• The course is not intended as corrective physiotherapy for acute injuries or joint conditions.

Before you go

• Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing that allows a full range of movement.
• An extra layer may be useful because some exercises are performed lying down.
• Bring a bottle of water.
• Mats and other exercise equipment are provided.