What is Pilates?

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Pilates is a great way to improve posture and body awareness, to stretch and strengthen with control, to recover from injury, to move more efficiently, and to learn how to listen to your body
... but to get the most from it, you need a well trained teacher, and individual or small group tuition.

I completed a year long, full time apprenticeship at the CoolPilates Studio, and continue to learn. See CPD

Gift vouchers

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Pilates gift vouchers (£50 - normally £55) offer an hour long trial session at the studio in Barnt Green. The session would include a postural assessment, and an introduction to pilates principles as well as to the studio equipment.

What should I wear?
Clothing that allows you to move freely, and is comfortable - no zips.  Close fitting clothing allows your instructor to see your body moving - fitted or semi fitted is best, although a second layer may help you feel more confident - remember you will be lying down (and sidelying) and you want to maintain coverage! Guys, tight, compression or cycling type shorts as an underneath layer maintain your modesty!
http://video.about.com/pilates/Tips-for-Proper-Attire-for-Pilates.htm

Classes

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Photos by Mark at www.frozenphase.co.uk
1:1  and 2:1 tuition at the beautiful, well equipped Pilates studio in Barnt Green (www.coolpilates.co.uk)
Reformer class at the Pilates studio in Barnt Green (www.coolpilates.co.uk)
Intermediate mat class at the studio in Barnt Green (www.coolpilates.co.uk)
Mat class at Rowney Green Village Hall (www.rowneygreenvillagehall.org)

Clients
I have worked with clients from 15-85 years of age... clients with scoliosis, Parkinsons, hip replacement, back pain, pre and post natal, golfers, brides-to-be, couples looking to get fitter together, GCSE PE students, office workers, builders...I love the challenges that each client brings, and enjoy researching ways to help them improve their health, fitness and functionality.

Socks

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In the studio we encourage clients to wear socks. Socks with grips can be useful...take a look at these...
www.toesocks.co.uk/yoga-pilates
www.yogamad.com
www.sweatybetty.com
www.sissel.co.uk
or look on amazon.co.uk 'toetoe' or 'toesox'