North West Pilates & Yoga Centre: "Sale Sharks try Clinical Reformer"

"Sale Sharks try Clinical Reformer"

Last week i took Sale Sharks for some cross training at our Clinical Reformer equipment classes. They were assisted by head of performance at Sale Sharks - Adam Grainger. "Within an intense professional rugby season, players bodies become battered and bruised! At Sale Sharks, Pilates is a tool which we have used to keep players fresh (mentally and physically), mobile and injury free between games. The postural stability our elite players can develop through a "low impact" training modality such as Pilates helps keep the players main stabilisers muscles healthy, therefore enabling them to use their main power generating muscles more efficiently in game situations.

The Reformer classes, challenge the players bodies in multiple movement plaines without adding any undue addition physical stress and create better movement awareness. Pilates and the use of the Reformer will be of significant use for many individuals within our playing squad to ensure they are available for selection and able to compete in an optional state come game day!"Adam Grainger

Our Pilates Reformer equipment classes are an ideal compliment to Rugby union as they help the player focus both physically and mentally.

By addressing postural issues through Pilates, athletes can avoid many common injuries. Instability through the pelvis is a common cause of lower back pain. The cause is often postural; an anterior pelvic tilt (in plain English, a tendency to stick the bum out), which is often caused by tight hip flexors. This in turn shortens the lower back muscles and brings the hamstrings into a stretched position, leaving both vulnerable to injuries. Pilates is excellent for releasing the hip flexors, which will help bring the hips in to a more neutral position, and reduce strain through the back and hamstrings.

The Reformer is piece of exercise equipment specifically designed for Pilates and is a fundamental element of many Pilates programmes. It is designed to challenge the body in a variety of different ways, but in all of them, control is paramount. Reformer Pilates gives more feedback to the athlete than traditional weights, machine-based or mat workouts. This feedback helps build awareness of where the limbs are in relation to the rest of the body, and how to correct their position whilst moving. Pilates will also build awareness of which muscles are working and how to activate the 'correct' muscles to provide movement and stability.These motor patterns are fine-tuned through repetition over time, and are directly transferable to the gym, pitch, court course or track.

The body cannot generate powerful movements from a position of instability. Increased core stability is one of the key benefits of all Pilates programmes, enabling athletes to channel and maximise their power more effectively.The extra stability through the hips and core that Pilates develops can allow athletes to generate power from more unorthodox positions. A lot of exercises in Pilates are unilateral, generating strength and control in unstable positions even through an athlete's 'weak' side.

Rugby Union is a high impact collisional game, Pilates helps to focus the mind and breath and will take the player to work more on parasympathetic and yin qualities, which are essential for balance and equilibrium. When we focus on the breathing the following benefits will happen:

Oxygenation Releases Tense Muscles - When we breathe, effectively, oxygen flows into our blood which flows through our muscles. More oxygen in the muscles equals more relaxed muscles. The more, effectively, we breath in pilates the more we can release those tense muscles "trying to help out" in our exercises.

Heightens Concentration-In pilates there is a breath pattern with each individual exercise, and one of the major benefits of this is the concentration we gain.

Activation of Stabilizing Muscles - Exhaling deeply also encourages the activation of the deep abdominal muscles, which are essential in pilates. Breath and muscular stabilization should occur before movement for safety and efficiency... for all of you type A uber-anxious people out there!

"The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning is complete co-ordination of body, mind and spirit".Joseph Pilates

For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com

"Five Lessons in four weeks"

Are you committed to get results? Can you take five lessons in the next four weeks ? If so i have the following places left on our Clinical Reformer equipment sessions starting this week.I started to do Pilates one month ago at the Pilates reformer studio in St Helens. I have been having one to one sessions once a week with Nisha Srivastava. I started to do the reformer Pilates as I heard good things about it and the many health benefits of doing the reformer Pilates. I've struggled the last year with a couple of injuries through sports and I was looking at trying the reformer Pilates as its an all over body workout without you isolating certain muscles. Basically by doing the reformer Pilates you get a all over body workout and depending how good you get you also get a bit of a cardio workout at the same time. Since I started doing the reformer Pilates one month ago I have noticed a few things , first of all my posture is better than it has ever been and I feel that I have grown as I am always standing straight and tall also I don't slouch anymore when standing or sitting I've found that without me thinking am always correcting myself to a better posture. I also feel that I have got more energy to deal with my busy schedule. I absolutely love doing the reformer Pilates and can feel the difference after only 5 sessions. Am looking forward to see how am feeling by 20 sessions because it's unbelievable how good it makes you feel as you can notice the benefits so soon after starting. Nisha is very highly trained and is top of her game. I would highly recommend Nisha to any one looking on improving there over all well being and physical benefits as the reformer Pilates can help you in so many ways. Richard Williams Client testimonial

Why choose us?

We have over twenty years experience in pilates and movement equipment
We teach in small groups of four
We are offering results and not quick fix classes
We "Assess and do not Guess" on our consultations
We use state of the art equipment to match professional football clubs, that being STOTTPILATES
We focus on isolation into integration and non linear patterns, therefore being functional to every day life
We use the latest research from fascia and cadaver put into the work
We do not know it all and always refer out and work alongside other movement and therapy experts from Physio, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Acupuncturist etc
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Tuesday Reformer Equip	Wednesday Reformer Equip	Thursday Reformer Equip
10:30 - 11:30 - Sold Out
11:30 - 12:30 - 4 places left
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£75 for 5 weeks (£15 per session) or £130 for 10 weeks (£13 per session)	£75 for 5 weeks (£15 per session) or £130 for 10 weeks (£13 per session)	£75 for 5 weeks (£15 per session) or £130 for 10 weeks (£13 per session)

"As a Pilates teacher myself it was great to challenge myself, work with Pilates Clinical equipment and learn some new techniques and exercises. It's so important that as a teacher you never stop learning and Nisha is able to provide that environment" Emma Barwise Client testimonial

For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com

Pilates/ Nordic Walking & Yoga Lake District Retreat

Friday 23rd October 6pm - Sunday 25th October 4pm 2015 , £250 per person based on two sharing

I am pleased to announce a great opportunity for you to relax and take your Yoga/ Pilates practice deeper in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District. The Yoga/ Pilates weekend will take place at www.haybergill.co.uk, situated in 3 acres of woodland in the picturesque Upper Eden valley in Cumbria.

There will be a chance to practice a Dynamic Yoga/ Pilates flowing practice in the morning and a more passive, Restorative Yin practice in the evening with relaxing body scan meditation sessions. Classes take place in the purpose built studio overlooking picturesque gardens.

Those who wish can also take advantage of a relaxing massage treatment or experience a chance to unwind in the sauna. (NB: Treatments & sauna are not included in the price)

Explore the beautiful Upper Eden Valley, with plenty of walks available.

The price includes:

All meals, which are vegetarian and freshly prepared using local produce where possible. Warm and comfortable accommodation on a twin shared basis.

Yoga tuition:

Price: £250

A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required to secure a place. Places are limited so please book early. The remainder is due no later than 6 weeks before the start of the retreat. Please fill in the booking form and payment can be made via BACS, PayPal or Cheque.

Sample Time Table

Friday

6pm - Arrival and settle into rooms

7pm - Dinner

8:30pm - 10:00pm - Gentle Yoga/ Pilates Flow including relaxation and meditation

Saturday

8:30am - 10:30am - Vinyasa Yoga/ Pilates flow

11:00am - Brunch

12:30pm - Nordic Walk to Appleby Village

6:00pm - Dinner

7:30pm - 9:30pm - Thai Yoga Massage and Yin Practice

Sunday

8:30 am - 10:30am - Fusion Garuda Yoga/ Pilates Flow

11:00am - Brunch

12:00pm - 3:00pm - free time for Massage

2:30pm - 3:30pm - Farewell Yoga/ Pilates Gentle relaxation and meditation

Haybergill, Appleby in Cumbria

Friday 23rd October 6pm - Sunday 25th October 4pm 2015

For more details please call 0800 246 1251 or email info@pilates4sport.com

Rustic Hacienda Yoga & Pilates Retreat

in Spain

Friday 29th April -Monday 2nd May 2016, £299 per person based on two sharing

Join us for 4 days of Pilates, Yoga and Buddhist walking at 'The Hacienda'. Set in the beautiful Andalucian countryside, in an area of outstanding national beauty and ecological diversity, this retreat offers a complete getaway from everyday life as well a touch of rustic.

Accommodation is set amidst spectacular views of the Andalucian countryside, in an area of outstanding national beauty and ecological diversity; this retreat offers a complete getaway from everyday life.