Pilates Studio and Tuition in Devon
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Pilates Studio in Ashburton, Devon
Anya Langmead has now opened a new Pilates studio just outside Ashburton in Devon. Clients can come and learn matwork and how to use the machines, on a 'one to one' basis. This allows for individual attention and therefore speedier progress. The Studio is equipped with a Performer (similar to the reformer) and a Wunda chair. Clients can also attend a small group class for matwork at a time convenient to them.
The exercises taught are classical Pilates and the neutral spine. These are combined with yoga preparatory poses for additional stretching and awareness.
Pilates is invaluable for the prevention of bad backs, to correct poor posture and to rehabilitate injury. It is beneficial to anyone - fit or unfit, old or young!
Pilates weekends and holidays
If you wish to learn and practise Pilates whilst on holiday in Devon there are many hotels and B&Bs to stay at local to the studio. Lavender House Hotel and Dartmoor Lodge are very close by. Daily Pilates sessions can be arranged to fit in with any other activities. A short course, including printed notes of all the exercises, will equip you to practise at home after your holiday or give you more confidence in classes.
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Pilates exercise sessions on the Performer and Pilates chair
The Performer is a machine, which allows for a full body workout and abdominal strengthening whilst keeping the back in a very stable and safe position. The Pilates chair gives a wider range of exercises and a cardiovascular workout. Other equipment, such as the stability roll and the Pilates power ring add variety and make Pilates always interesting and fun.
Pilates instructor
Anya Langmead is a qualified Pilates instructor with a certificate gained at the Pilates International studio in Highgate, London. She is trained in both Pilates matwork and in the use of Pilates equipment and machines. She has a background in Contemporary and Post Modern Dance and has practised Iyengar Yoga for twenty-five years.These disciplines enrich her teaching methods. She is also a qualified acupuncturist and has a certificate in person-centred counselling from Bristol University.
Testimonial: " I have been very impresses by Anya's depth of knowledge of the body and her ability to perceive exactly what is happening when I am practising Pilates; she can see the tiniest fault and corrects them in a gentle and encouraging way. She is extremely professional." Margaret Hannah (BHSAI riding instructor).
Pilates for Horse Riders
Anya has been riding horses since the age of five. She specialises in teaching Pilates for horse riders to strengthen, improve and correct the seat.
Pilates is excellent for improving muscle tone,
particularly core stability, thus increasing strength and
flexibility for any kind of physical activity. It is invaluable
for treating and preventing back pain. Most musculo-skeletal
problems and injuries can be helped with Pilates.
Health Advice
Anya can advise you on general fitness, posture,
diet, weight loss, how to achieve a flat stomach and how to
prevent back-ache.
Prices:
One to One sessions = £25 for first session of one and a quarter hours. Then £20 per session paying 3 sessions in advance or £25 for a single session.
Small group class of three people - £7.00 per person.
Home visits : learn Pilates in your own home. £45 per session.
What is Pilates
Pilates is a system of simple exercises and stretches developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century . The exercises are performed in a slow and controlled way, in time with the breath, and have a relaxing effect on the body and mind. The exercises strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight, tense muscles, thereby creating flexibility.
Pilates can be practised by people of most ages and abilities. It is excellent for preventing and helping bad backs, rehabilitating injuries, and generally strengthening, toning and creating more flexibility. Practising regularly strengthens the pelvic floor muscles and flattens the abdomen.
Posture and alignment will be improved by the Pilates system. As the exercises build muscle this will also help in a weight-loss programme. Pilates is very helpful to the athlete as it helps to correct bad habits and brings awareness to the body. It helps prevent injury and long term damage to joints and tendons.