Pilates…. It can change your life!

We are accustomed to accepting things in our bodies which are outside of the norm, like that constant niggle in your lower back that won’t go away, tight neck and shoulders or that pain in you hip that makes it difficult to sit for long periods.

Here’s how Pilates can help you eliminate all these annoying niggles, strengthen your body, and help you achieve a strong mind- body connection.

PILATES MAKES MOVING EASY

Regular practice of Pilates helps you to realign your body. This means that less tension and stress is placed on your muscle and joints, allowing your body to move freely. You may experience this as less tension in your neck when you are sitting at your desk, or you may find it easier to reach your arms over your head, or maybe reach your toes!

PILATES CREATES BODY AWARENESS

By tuning into your movements during Pilates classes, you develop greater awareness of your bodies movement patterns during your day-to-day life. You become conscious of how you are sitting during that meeting or at the dinner table. Or even how you are carrying your shopping, or standing during a conversation. You will start to look and feel taller.

PILATES GIVES YOUR CORE STRENGTH

Strengthening your deep core muscles helps you eliminate back pain niggles. The focus for your deep core is on the activation of pelvic floor and transverse abdominals. Strengthening these provides support to your lower back and reduces pressure on your discs, as these slings and musculature work in synergy to support your lumber spine. This is the major weight bearing portion of our spine.

PILATES HELPS CLEAR AND STRENGTHEN THE MIND

It is all to easy to get caught up in the drama of our lives that we spend over thinking things. Pilates exercises provide a balance between the body and the mind through creating an internal focus on your body during movements. This shifts the focus away from racing thoughts and allows you to calm your mind through a focus on the present moment.

PILATES MAKES YOU FEEL AMAZING!

Like all exercise, Pilates supports the release of endorphins our feel good or happy chemicals. This allows us to feel relaxed and happy. Pilates supports movement into areas of our body that are tight, allowing you to release unnecessary tension and strain. After a Pilates session you will feel like your floating!

SO…..what are you waiting for? Get your booty down to the studio and try out one our Pilates classes.

Hope to see you on the MAT BIG LOVE E X