Pilates
Do you play golf, rugby, tennis? Perhaps you are a hillwalker? Or the type of work you do puts pressure on your body? Those of us working at a computer all day can have spinal misalignment and poor posture which eventually will lead to back pain. Some of us put pressure on the upper body during work lifting, carrying or applying pressure (as in doing massage etc.).
Pilates can help you!
Take pressure off those joints, learn to move from the core of the body, align your spine, improve your posture, release all those knots and live happier and more comfortably in your body! You have the power to change how you move in life!
“In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20, you will see the difference. And in 30, you’ll be on your way to having a whole new body.” – Joseph Pilates
Benefits of Pilates
- Offers relief from back pain and joint stress.
- Strengthens the core (muscles in and around the abdomen and back)
- Improves posture and develops correct body alignment
- Increases flexibility
- Helps prevent future injuries
- Creates strength without forming bulky muscles
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Offers a safe form of exercise for seniors
It is particularly of benefit to those with spinal ailments, from back pain to neck pain, and for people with joint problems, as no impact is placed on joints during practice.
Injury Prevention
Here at Yoga Dublin, we often have clients referred to us for a course of Pilates by physiotherapists and other medical professionals. Pilates aids the rehabilitation of:
- Neck, back, hip, knee injuries
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
