The Pilates Method is a holistic exercise programme which rebalances and fine tunes your body. Pilates will enhance your quality of life, improving your strength, flexibility, posture, body awareness and stamina.

The method is based on the correct facilitation and endurance of the stabilising muscles throughout the body. This along with a strong focus on good posture
and body awareness makes Pilates an excellent programme for general health and injury prevention
as well as for rehabilitation.

Pilates has a great deal to offer to a broad range of people. From the pregnant woman to the growing adolescent, to the person who hasnšt exercised for
years, to the elite athlete.

If injured, the Pilates workout will address the problem areas or injury while also maintaining condition for the rest of the body. Alternatively, if an injury is acute and needs to be rested, one can keep the rest of the body in condition while the injured area heals.

The medical profession has recognised Pilates because
of its strong focus on developing good proximal (core) stability around the shoulder and pelvic girdles. The current ongoing research into abdominal stabilisation
for low back pain patients continues to substantiate the principles upon which the Pilates method is based.

When instructed by a qualified instructor on an individual or semi individual basis, Pilates is a safe and effective exercise programme for many injuries and conditions including low back pain.

At Leeon & Shaw Pilates we work on a staff : client ratio
of 1:4 to ensure the closest supervision and that the programme will be tailored to your individual needs.
We also offer private sessions and 1:2 (semi privates).

For those wishing to exercise in a group environment small group matwork or equipment classes may be appropriate. We only advise these classes for uninjured people. Your instructor will guide you through a series
of Pilates exercises according to the level of the class. See Allegro Pilates for group equipment classes.

All our staff are certified by the APMA (Australian
Pilates Method Association) and/or BASI and Polestar (International certifications). Some instructors have multiple certifications and University degrees. All staff undertake regular continuing education to keep abreast with current research and developments in the Pilates Profession.

 
Last Updated: 23 November 2009
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