Looking towards next month…
As we are coming towards the tail end of March- wanted to let you know of amendments to the current timetable as well as a few other bits and bobs tying up the month!
The next Mini Ball Class on offer in Steventon is on Saturday April 29th- £15 for the session. This will be a late afternoon class at 4pm. Please click below to register your interest.
THE NORTHCOURT CENTRE IN ABINGDON
The Thursday morning class at Sunningwell is now moving back to The Northcourt Centre in Abingdon as of April. Our short time in the beautiful village of Sunningwell was great but happy to finally return to a more central location. Hopefully, this will be easier for Subscription clients to move between the two classes when needed.
There are 6 spaces left for the new Thursday lunch time Express class. This session will run from 11:45-12:30pm (£36) All equipment provided. Beginners more than welcome. Starts April 6th at Didcot Civic Hall.
Thinking about the Rotator Cuff Muscles…
Over the last few blocks of sessions together we have been working on a new sequence of movements working the shoulder girdle. You’ll be happy to know that a new routine is in preparation for April! We will say goodbye to the dreaded ‘back stroke’ exercise for the time being. I have to say though, that throughout all Public classes the range and progress seen within the rotator cuffs have been fantastic over the last few weeks- so Well Done All for the maintained focus! Please find below a few ideas for home practice:
Pilates is a great form of exercise that can help improve strength and flexibility, including for the rotator cuff muscles. Here are some Pilates exercises that can be beneficial for strengthening the rotator cuff muscles:
Arm Circles: Stand or sit with your arms by your sides, palms facing down. Lift your arms out to the sides and make small circles with your arms, gradually increasing the size of the circles. Repeat in the opposite direction.
Scapular Stability: Lie face down with your arms at your sides. Slowly lift your arms off the ground, keeping them straight and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Lower back down and repeat.
Arm Reach: Lie on your side with your bottom arm extended straight out in front of you. Lift your top arm up towards the ceiling, keeping your elbow straight. Lower back down and repeat.
Side-Lying External Rotation: Lie on your side with your arm extended straight out in front of you. Bend your elbow to 90 degrees and keep your elbow tucked into your side. Slowly rotate your arm outward, keeping your elbow against your side. Lower back down and repeat.
Full Can: Stand with your arms by your sides, palms facing forward. Lift your arms straight out to the sides until they are at shoulder height, palms still facing forward. Then lift your arms straight up towards the ceiling. Lower back down and repeat.
Still working hard in the background on my App. This week I have added a go to section regarding Pilates Terminology that is referenced throughout a Classic Mat class. I hope this will prove useful for Beginners to refer to. Still no definite launch date to give you but getting closer! Watch this space…
Something to Listen to…
whilst doing home practice instead of Music- another Podcast recommendation:
Katherine May
Loved this chat between Fearne and Katherine about how nature retreats and blooms across the seasons and why it might be helpful for us to think of each of our own years in a similar way. They also talk about how we can better cultivate community in order to keep being curious about different experiences and opinions.
My latest fabric design features my logo- the current headrest fabric as displayed earlier on Facebook co-ordinates with this range. Click below to reserve yours for class (£12)
A reminder for Subscribers:
If you miss a session for whatever reason you are welcome to make up the time at another class on the current timetable. This is on a ‘first come first requested’ basis due to space. You will need to provide your own mat and equipment pack on these occasions. Many thanks
Happy Monday All!