SATURDAY MORNING WORKSHOP
The workshop will be for 1 hour 15 mins with a break for tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks for everyone.
A chance to chat and generally have some bonding time with your child/children.
We will be doing partner work, learning breathing techniques to help with anxiety, and general life pressures. Most of all this is going to be great fun.
Children aged 4 upwards are all welcome.
We will provide children with mats, if you can please bring your own mat. If you do not have one please let us know.
Price is for one adult and child, if you wish to add more children you can do so please add them in as members of family and use the code SSAT
£20.00 per family 1 adult up to 2 children aged 4-11
CLASS LOCATIONS & TIMES
Monday 6.30pm Nickel Support
Monday 7.45pm Nickel Support
Tuesday 10.45am The Salvation Army, Carshalton
Wednesday 6.30pm Stanley Park Junior School - Beginners / Mixed Abilities
Friday 9.10am - All abilities - Nickel Support
Friday 9.15am Beginners Course - Salvation Army
Friday 10.30am The Salvation Army Mixed Ability
Friday 11.45am Mum & Baby Pilates (term time)
Saturday 9.30am Family fun workshop Salvation Army (monthly)
Saturday 9.30am Nickel Support (monthly)
Our Pilates classes cater to a diverse range of abilities and ages. Whether you're a novice, have a foundational understanding of Pilates, or have been practicing for some time, you are warmly welcomed in our class.
In every session, we provide exercise modifications to match your individual level and capabilities, ensuring you can practice comfortably and without judgment. Feel free to rest or adjust your intensity level at any time.
We occasionally incorporate small equipment like resistance bands, weights, soft balls, or Magic Circles, all of which we supply.
Pilates offers a low-impact exercise regimen, ideal for those seeking a gentle yet effective workout. Developed by Joseph Pilates, this comprehensive fitness system enhances movement, strength, and control. It integrates core strengthening, torso stability, strength training, and flexibility exercises into a single session, helping you to increase flexibility, improve posture, engage your core, elevate energy levels, and strengthen the mind-body connection.
Why Pilates?
Pilates is classed as a muscle-strengthening activity, which can help you maintain a healthy weight. Classes can vary in intensity: they can be gentle, or dynamic and offer a solid workout. If you want to lose weight, you're advised to combine Pilates with a healthy diet and some aerobic activities, such as swimming, walking and cycling
Pilates is a proven method of exercise that involves slow and precise movements which focuses on realigning joints and strengthening and rebalancing muscles.
Here are some of the ways in which consistently attending Pilates sessions can benefit you:
Corrects misalignment, reducing the risk of wear and tear and risk of injury and back pain
Prevents and manages low back pain
Reshapes the body, creating longer, leaner and more toned muscles
Increases flexibility and balance
Aligns and strengthens your spine, pelvis, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles
improves your posture and body awareness
More mobile joints and stronger bones
The use of controlled breath helps to undo physical tension helping to reduce stress and anxiety
Experience relief from aches and pains and get that "feel good" factor and move more freely.
You will feel stretched and refreshed.
Pilates can relieve menopause symptoms. It’s good for hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and weight gain.
Pilates also strengthens your pelvic muscles which prevents urinary problems.
It also improves posture and movement.
Pilates relieves pain and spasms by strengthening your muscles and endurance.
... but don't just take my word, please come and try a class for yourself.
What people say!
SUSIE SLOTH PILATES ACADEMY
KIDS PILATES CLASSES
WITH SUSIE SLOTH BREATHING TECHNIQUES
We offer Pilates classes and camps for children. These classes offer a unique blend of physical and mental benefits that cater to their developmental needs. These classes, meticulously designed by Kellie, a specialist in Children's Pilates, aims to foster growth in every aspect of a child's life. Recognising that children's bodies and minds are in a constant state of development, Pilates provides a structured yet flexible environment where both boys and girls can strengthen their muscles, improve their posture, and enhance their coordination skills.
ABOUT ME
Once upon a time, in a land of aching backs and mysterious twinges, I stumbled upon the magical world of Pilates. 🧘♀️✨ It was like finding a secret treasure chest buried beneath my spine – full of core strength, flexibility. Just as I was mastering the art of the "Hundred" (which sounds like a secret spy mission), life threw me a curveball: the menopause rollercoaster. 🎢🔥 Picture this: me, balancing hot flashes and toddler tantrums, all while holding a perfect Pilates plank. (still not there). Yet, amidst the chaos, my Pilates mat became my sanctuary. It was my escape pod from sleepless nights and chaos. I decided to level up – not just for myself but for my sassy daughter. So, here I am, on a mission to share my passion and knowledge from many years of training and learning. My classes? They are welcoming with no demands, where spines groove, glutes twerk and laughter. Safety first, though! I love a modification – decoding each body's unique needs. Whether you're a Pilates newbie or a seasoned pro, I've got your back (literally). Let's flow, breathe, and channel our inner swans together! Remember, life's too short for pain. So, grab your Mat strike a pose, and let's Pilates our way to awesomeness! 🌈🤸♂️
Frequently asked questions
What to Wear and Bring to the Session?
I suggest you wear comfortable gym/exercise attire, which is not excessively baggy so I am able to see your neck and your ankles alignment. Please do not wear trainers but suitable socks with grip or bare feet are good. You will need a Pilates/exercise mat.
I have a number of blocks and bands available for you to use during class, which will be sanitised after each session.
I have an injury can I still do Pilates?
As with any of exercise, if you have any kind of injury/medical condition please get the all clear from your GP or other medical professional (including a chiropractor, osteopath or physiotherapist) before you join the classes.
Do I need to book in advance or can I just turn up?
Pre-booking is essential for all classes. I do not accept walk-ins as I speak to all new members and ask you to complete a consent form and PARQ before attending a class. If you just turn up, with regret you will be turned away.
What is the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga?
Yoga is a spiritually based movement practice that uses breathing, meditation, chanting and stretching of the body by focusing the mind to achieve enlightenment. The more popular types of yoga use the technique of moving slowly into a pose and holding the pose while taking slow deep breaths.
Pilates is a secular movement practice (meaning it has no religious affiliation). Pilates uses the ideas of stretch and strength while moving with control. Stability and mobility teaches practitioners how to prevent injuries even when they are doing very complex actions (like ballet or surfing) and the focus is fitness. Pilates is dynamic - we rarely hold positions, we constantly move through exercises.
The 'mind' and mental aspect of Pilates is not to be underestimated though. Joseph Pilates believed in “strong mind, strong body.” The brain and the body must work together to achieve strength, balance and health. A great deal of concentration, control and focus is needed for following Pilates techniques and instructions. You will learn that constructive application of techniques paired with mind focus gives great results. Pilates can engage and improve your perseverance and concentration for the life outside the studio too. Besides, it is much more fun and engaging when you put your mind to it!
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