Above all, the practice of Pilates is widely known to carve a rock-solid core. But its benefits don’t stop there. Pilates will also help heal, strengthen and relax your body.

Here’s what the holistic practice has to offer:

1. Mental function
Pilates builds mental stamina and focus by requiring concentration on each repetition, exercise, and sequence.

2. Body awareness
Better body control and awareness enhances how you carry yourself and move every day.

3. Internal organs
Pilates promotes optimal performance by your interior organs and helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

4. Inner Harmony
Releasing endorphins naturally causes your mind and body to feel more positive.

5. Physical Fitness
Every area of physical fitness develops from flexibility to endurance.

6. Cross Training
Pilates is used by a variety of athletes to achieve their athletic pursuits.

7. Breathing
Improved breathing nourishes the body and increases oxygen levels in the blood. It also helps the body rid any existing toxins and promotes a healthier skin tone.

8. Relaxation
Tension release and relaxation is encouraged by a sense of calm and well-being experienced during Pilates.

9. Body shape
Muscle definition sculpts your waist and shoulders while toning your abs, arms, thighs, and bum.

10. Body alignment
Proper alignment decreases your injury risk and helps joints stay healthy as you age.

11. Pregnancy
Pilates offers soon to be mums a safe yet effective form of exercise.

Contact me for more information on how you could benefit from Pilates.