Clau Pilates NZ
Develops Long and Strong Muscles
Benefits of my classes
My classes are intended to help you improve your technique and self-awareness about breathing, different postures, and movements in all the activities you do in your daily life. You will experience more flow and efficiency with your body.
Good technique movements allow you to improve:
*Balance Muscle Development. *Efficient and Flowing Movement *Coordination. *Concentration *Core Control *Body Alignment
*Spine Flexibility and Mobility. * Hip Mobility and Stability * Hip Strength * Head, Neck Shoulder Organisation * Self-Confidence
*Physical, Mental and Spiritual Rejuvenation * Integration Mind, Body & Spirit. *Sense of Well being. *Enhance quality of life.
Group Mat Classes
Mat Pilates consists in performing all movements on the floor using a Pilates Mat. Joseph Pilates originally referred to it as the art and science of "Contrology".
It consists of low impact movements using your own body weight, Pilates Matwork uses basic Pilates Equipment such as; Pilates Resistance Bands, Magic Circles, Dumbbells, Overball, Sticks, Swiss Balls, Foam Rollers and Massage Ball to help the movement technique, to improve strength, flexibility, blood circulation and body balance.
Pilates Matwork is easy to teach in a group environment, making it more affordable. It is still very personalized as I am constantly attending to my students individual needs. A great benefit of Pilates Matwork, is that it can be done anywhere.
The cost is $16 per class or 8 classes for $130. (Valid for 12 weeks )
Reformer Pilates Classes
Classes are running in a Pilates Studio with Reformer apparatus which is probably the most famous piece of Pilates equipment. The frame, called the ‘carriage’, moves around on wheels and is attached to one end by a set of springs, which provides resistance as the platform is moved. There’s also a footbar and long straps, which can be used by the legs and/or arms, for assistance or resistance , and shoulder blocks for keeping the organisation of the Head, Neck and Shoulders.
One part of the machine is fixed, and another moves. This facilitates co-contraction at the joints, stimulates mechanoreceptors (muscles, spindle fibres, tendons, and organs), and enhances body awareness. By pushing or pulling the platform against the spring, you can assist, resist, and control most of the movements. Using all of the different elements of the Reformer, this can be done lying supine, prone, kneeling, standing, sitting, upside down, etc.
ONLY 3 people per session, it is a very personalized class. The cost is $30 per class . Concession Card: 4 classes for $115 .
or 8 classes for $220.
Individual Classes
Individual Pilates classes will be made specifically for you, strengthening your weaknesses and healing your injuries. It concentrates more on a rehabilitation programme appropriate and customised to your own needs. You will use different Pilates apparatus in a Studio (Reformer, Tower, Combo Chair, Spine Corrector) to modificate the movement that suits your body.
First class will be 90 minutes to analyse your bodies requirements. It starts with a complete posture assessment wich is crucial as a starting point to create a Comprehensive Pilates Programme specialised for you.
It takes two approaches:
Static posture: This indicates muscle imbalances in your standing posture (long, weak, short or tight), and possible areas to note.
Fitness Screening: This Illustrates any incorrect movement patterns.
Sessions will end with some exercises and homework.
The cost is $80 for 1 hour class.