Pilates with Samantha

One of my ladies just doing a plank whilst on holiday! Look at that view ❤️

I have two extra Pilates Upper Body classes this month:

Monday 7th September 9.15am East Farleigh Hall

Friday 25th September 8.30am Wateringbury Hall

This is a 45 minute class. We start with a Pilates warm up to get the body moving. We then start our weight routine. In this months routine we use small 1kg weights (500g are fine too) to start with then we can go heavier 2-3kg.

The class routine will help to build our upper body strength including the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, upper back and chest. This will also help to protect your joints as well as tone and sculpt.

Using weights can also aid in strengthening your bone density which deteriorates as we age. Strong bones help build your framework to stand, they help you to move safely and can help to prevent fractures. ❤️

A strong core, lots of balance practice and breathing calmly was needed for this as well as a lot of bravery as I’m afraid of deep water! It is good to face your fears ❤️

Thank you Helen Keates. The perfect person to keep me calm ❤️

A space has become available at my next Pilates and Paint session which is Sunday 15th November, 2.15pm at Wateringbury Village Hall.

The afternoon will start with a relaxed Pilates class, followed by coffee and delicious homemade cake. Art by Trisha Barton will then lead a Christmas-themed art workshop where you will have the opportunity to use watercolours to design Christmas cards and tags.

The price is £47.

Please contact me to book the last slot on 07799 763536. ❤️

Three routines planned ready for September.

Mat Pilates ❤️
Upper Body Pilates ❤️
Chair Based Pilates. ❤️

Our current routine is “Mindful Breathing”.

We’re enjoying some breathwork exercises and taking time to notice how our bodies feel as we connect with and use our breath during each exercise.

Do you notice a softening of muscles?

Can you feel lengthening through the body?

Are you feeling more calm?

A routine not to be missed. ❤️

On Monday I added an extra Upper Body Class to my timetable. I had 10 lovely members with some of these new to the class. I had some great feedback.

I am thinking of doing one a month on a Monday and a Friday before Pilates, would anyone be interested? ❤️

A different timetable this morning.

Usual time:

10am Pilates at East Farleigh WI Hall

Then a one off:

11.00am Pilates Upper Body at East Farleigh WI Hall

Then an hour later than usual:

12.30pm Pilates at Wateringbury Village Hall.

See you on the mat ❤️

Last week we started our ‘Welcome Back Balance’ routine! Have you been practicing at home?

We get to do it all again this week!

Balance practice also means plenty of mindfulness practice! ❤️